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The Americans used multiple groups of [[B-17 Flying Fortress|Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress]] aircraft during the operation.

The Americans used multiple groups of [[B-17 Flying Fortress|Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress]] aircraft during the operation.

Operation Pointblank used a [[War of Attrition|strategy of attrition]] against defending German air forces and was a success.<ref>[http://www.historynet.com/operation-pointblank-evolution-of-allied-air-doctrine-during-world-war-ii.htm#sthash.LVTkglZ5.dpuf Operation Pointblank - Changing air doctrine in WWII]</ref> During the campaign, a crucial tactical change was made which was providing fighter escorts to the B-17 Flying Fortress bombers.<ref>[http://www.historynet.com/operation-pointblank-evolution-of-allied-air-doctrine-during-world-war-ii.htm#sthash.LVTkglZ5.dpuf Operation Pointblank - Changing air doctrine in WWII]</ref> The attainment of the operation's key objectives was critical because the Western Allied forces invasion of France required air superiority.  

Operation Pointblank used a [[War of Attrition|strategy of attrition]] against defending German air forces and was a success.<ref>[http://www.historynet.com/operation-pointblank-evolution-of-allied-air-doctrine-during-world-war-ii.htm#sthash.LVTkglZ5.dpuf Operation Pointblank - Changing air doctrine in WWII]</ref> During the campaign, a crucial tactical change was made which was providing fighter escorts to the bombers.<ref>[http://www.historynet.com/operation-pointblank-evolution-of-allied-air-doctrine-during-world-war-ii.htm#sthash.LVTkglZ5.dpuf Operation Pointblank - Changing air doctrine in WWII]</ref> The attainment of the operation's key objectives was critical because the Western Allied forces invasion of France required air superiority.  

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