Russian Front. The Wehrmacht ground forces have claimed to
have capture Sevastopol against extremely fierce opposition.
In Africa. Afrika Korps, tanks and infantry attacked our positions
at Ei Alamein.
In China. American Army Air ,Force raided Hankow aerodrome.
In Australasia. Allied bombers attacked airfield at Kendari,
Celebes, making 1,700 mile flight.
Eighth Air Force. The first B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers
(assigned to 97th Bomber Group) of the BOLERO movement via
North Atlantic route lands at Prestwick.
United States Army, Middle East Air Forces (USAMEAF). United
States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-24 Liberator heavy bombers
bomb harbour at Tobruk during 1-
2
July 1942.
Tenth Air Force. First combat mission of CATF takes place
before the formal activation on
4
July 1942 of the unit. 4 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers
from Hengyang, escorted by P-40 fighters, bomb docks at Hankow.
Bad weather handicaps the bombardiers, and the effects of
the raid are inconsequential.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-26
Marauder medium bombers bomb Salamaua. Other medium bombers
and heavy bomber strikes abort due to bad weather.
Eleventh Air Force. The XI Provisional Bomber Command comprising
the 28th Comp Group and its assigned squadrons is activated.
Colonel William O Eareckson in command . A B-17 Flying Fortress
heavy bombers flies weather reconnaissance over Kiska and
lands early due to weather.
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July
Articles:
The Second Great War.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
The War Illustrated.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
2194 Days Of War.
ISBN-10: 086136614X
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