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The First Pursuit Wing was to cover the Front to a depth of five kilometers from the right of the First Army (Noneny) to the line St. Mihiel---Vigneulles---la-Chaussee. Its right flank [?] was to be protected by the First Brigade (French Aerial Division) and the aerial defenses of the 8th French Army. Its general mission was the same as had been prescribed for the previous day, except that after 9 A.M. one group loaded with bombs was to be on the alert in reserve for the attack of hostile troops or convoys on the ground.

The general mission of the French Aerial Division remained the same except that its Second Brigade was to detail one Pursuit Group to act with the Fourth French Army and protect the left flank of the First Army. In addition both pursuit and bombardment were to attack enemy ground troops at every opportunity.

During the night of the 12th and 13th, the night bombing and reconnaissance wing were to execute the missions as previously ordered. Up to eleven P.M., however, Vigneulles was to be bombarded, and after that hour Dampvitoux and la Chaussee.

The day bombardment of the British Independent Forces was to continue to cooperate with us.

Attack Second Day.
September 13th
Just after daylight the 1st & 26th Divus made junction at Haltnicht & Vigneulles.
In spite of our hopes that the bad weather conditions, which had continued during the night, making it impossible for the bombardment and observation to fulfill their missions, would clear before daylight, disappointment awaited us. Dawn appeared with low clouds making visibility extremely difficult. Fortunately, they lifted slightly at midday, but again closed down accompanied