I think one attempt at air support turned into a disaster for the invaders because a squadron of B25 bombers flying from Central America missed their American carrier based fighter cover because somebody failed to account for a time zone difference. The Cuban Air Force, flying armed T33 trainers, (2-seat F89's) wiped out the bombers and were home to toast the US fighters when they finally showed up.
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I think one attempt at air support turned into a disaster for the invaders because a squadron of B25 bombers flying from Central America missed their American carrier based fighter cover because somebody failed to account for a time zone difference. The Cuban Air Force, flying armed T33 trainers, (2-seat F89's) wiped out the bombers and were home to toast the US fighters when they finally showed up.