374 British Royal Air Force (RAF) Halifaxes, Wellingtons,
Stirlings, Lancasters, Mosquitos carried out intensive raid
on Aachen in West Germany, 20 bombers lost during this raid.
In Sicily. Fall of Floridia and Palazzolo was announced.
Russian Front. Fighting in Bielgorod area continued with utmost
ferocity.
Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF). During
12-13
July 1943, Northwest African Strategic Air Force (NASAF) Wellingtons
hit Caltanissetta, Gerbini airfield, and Enna. During day,
B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers, B-25 Mitchell medium bombers
, B-26 Marauder medium bombers, and fighters attack Enna,
Milo airfield, Carcitella landing ground, Randazzo, and targets
in Sicily. Northwest African Tactical Air Force (NATAF) aircraft
hit truck convoys, trains, railway stations, troops, and numerous
targets over wide areas in Sicily. Northwest African Coastal
Air Force (NACAF) continues sea patrols, reconnaissance, and
convoy protection and attacks ship convoy Northeast of Palermo.
British effort to break out onto Catania Plain by establishing
bridgehead over Simeto River near Lentini is firmly opposed.
Ninth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-24
Liberator heavy bombers strike airfields at Crotone and Vibo
Valentia. B-25 Mitchell medium bombers attack Leonforte road
and harbour on Termini. P-40 fighters patrol Licata area.
Tenth Air Force. 16 United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-25
Mitchell medium bombers lay mines in Irrawaddy River.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-17
Flying Fortress heavy bombers and B-24 Liberator heavy bombers,
operating individually, bomb airfields, town area, harbour
and other targets in Lae area. B-25 Mitchell medium bombers
blast positions in Salamaua area, along road between Kela
and MacDonald's Junctions. Ground forces clear Mubo area and
Lababia Ridge of enemy.
Go To: 14th
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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