Strong force of E-boats off east coast was routed by the Royal
Navies light naval forces.
North Africa. First Army repelled Afrika Corps counter-attacks
and held Jebel Ang.
In the Mediterranean. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) bombers
attacked Naples and Messina by night.
Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF). Northwest African Strategic
Air Force (NASAF) Wellingtons bomb Decimomannu, Villacidro,
and Elmas airfields during
14-15
April 1943. Northwest African Tactical Air Force (NATAF) fighters
attack tanks and trucks at Oum El Djema and concentration
near Sidi Ahmed, while others fly reconnaissance and patrols
during the day. Northwest African Coastal Air Force (NACAF)
B-26 Marauder medium bombers on armed reconnaissance of Naples
area attack vessel South of Ustica Island.
Ninth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-24
Liberator heavy bombers attack Catania and Palermo. B-25 Mitchell
medium bombers hit airfields and area near fuel dump at Sainte-Marie
du Zit. P-40 fighters fly reconnaissance and sea patrol. The
British Royal Air Force (RAF) Liberators, under IX Bomber
Command, hit Naples and Messina.
Tenth Air Force. 10 United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-25
Mitchell medium bombers bomb Mandalay marshalling yard, 9
more bomb marshalling yard at Ywataung. 8 B-24 Liberator heavy
bombers hit Thilawa oil refinery while 7 others hit Prome.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-17
Flying Fortress heavy bombers bomb airfields at Rabaul, Gasmata,
and Lae.
Eleventh Air Force. Reconnaissance over Kiska, Attu, Semichis,
and Agattu spots no new enemy activities. 2 bomber missions
from Adak and 11 fighters missions from Amchitka, composed
of 23 B-24 Liberator heavy bombers, 20 B-25 Mitchell medium
bombers, 25 P-38 Lightning fighters, and 44 P-40 fighters,
hit Kiska. 1 F-5A reconnaissance aircraft takes photos. 85 tons of bombs are dropped.
Fires result on North Head and Little Kiska. 1 B-24 Liberator
heavy bombers shot down in flames, 4 bombers receive battle
damage.
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April
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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