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What type of missions did Lent fly during the invasion of Norway?

  • Ground support

  • Reconnaissance

  • Bombing

  • Air superiority

Answer

Ground support missions were flown by Lent during the invasion of Norway. These missions involved providing air cover and close air support to ground troops, helping to suppress enemy positions and protect advancing forces. Lent's aircraft would fly low over the battlefield, engaging enemy targets with bombs, rockets, and machine guns. Their presence helped to demoralize enemy troops and provide a crucial advantage to the Allied forces.
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