October 31st, 1956
Air Offensive
Cyprus
Directs air operations aimed at neutralising Egyptian airfields
World History Database / Suez War / Those involved
Denis Barnett
Great Britain
Air Marshal
17 archival records
October 31st, 1956
Air Strikes Follow Ultimatum Expiry
London
Denis Barnett's Anglo French air campaign against Egyptian military airfields commenced after the governments declared the ultimatum unfulfilled.
October 31st, 1956
Egyptian Airfields Suppression Campaign
Cyprus
Barnett directs the opening air campaign intended to destroy Egyptian air power before the landings.
October 31st, 1956
RAF Bomber Offensive Opens from Malta and Cyprus
Eastern Mediterranean
Barnett directs the RAF bomber offensive launched from Malta and Cyprus against Egyptian military airfields.
October 31st, 1956
RAF Bomber Strikes Begin From Cyprus
Cyprus
Denis Barnett oversaw air operations as British bombers launched attacks on Egyptian airfields, beginning the active phase of Operation Musketeer.
October 31st, 1956
Valiant Bombers Committed to Combat
Egypt
Barnett's air command commits Valiant bombers to operational attacks during their only use in combat.
November 1956
Canberra Bomber Force Sustains Air Offensive
Egypt
Barnett employs Canberra squadrons from Malta and Cyprus throughout the six-day air offensive.
November 1956
Operation Musketeer
Cyprus
Commands air forces assigned to Operation Musketeer
November 1st, 1956
Air Planners Prepare El Gamil Drop Support
Cyprus
Denis Barnett's air command coordinated the transport and tactical air requirements for the forthcoming airborne landing near Port Said.
November 1st, 1956
Air Raids Weaken Egyptian Defenses Before Landings
Cyprus
Denis Barnett's air forces attacked Egyptian military targets in advance of the Allied Port Said assault.
November 1st, 1956
Allied Aircraft Target Egyptian Air Power
Egypt
Denis Barnett's air command continued attacks aimed at weakening Egyptian aircraft and airfield facilities before the planned troop landings.
November 3rd, 1956
Reconnaissance Surveys Port Said Defenses
Port Said
Denis Barnett's air forces helped identify Egyptian antiaircraft guns, armored vehicles, and other defensive positions near the planned landing area.
November 5th, 1956
Air Cover Protects Airborne Forces Near City
Port Said
The Allied air command supported paratroopers and targeted Egyptian defenses that threatened the footholds around Port Said.
November 5th, 1956
Air Offensive Supports Port Said Assault
Port Said
Barnett's air forces support the airborne and amphibious phases after attacks have reduced Egyptian air opposition.
November 5th, 1956
Allied Aircraft Cover British Airborne Positions
Port Said
Denis Barnett's air operations supported the British troops around El Gamil and the approaches to the city.
November 6th, 1956
Air Support Accompanies Port Said Ground Advance
Port Said
Denis Barnett's aircraft continued supporting the forces that had landed near El Gamil and along the coast.
November 6th, 1956
Air Support Continues over Canal Zone
Suez Canal
Barnett keeps air support available as ground forces advance along the northern canal zone.