The British Royal Air Force (RAF) bombers heavily bombed Schneider
arms works at Le Creusot, South of Paris, 3 bombers missing.
In the Pacific. It was announced that the Japanese held Nauru
Island.
His Majesty the King inspected the British 8th Army in North
Africa.
Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF). During
18-19
June 1943, Northwest African Strategic Air Force (NASAF) Wellingtons
bomb Syracuse. Northwest African Tactical Air Force (NATAF),
Northwest African Coastal Air Force (NACAF), and North West
African Photo Reconnaissance Wing aeroplanes maintain patrols
and reconnaissance over areas of North Africa the Mediterranean,
Sicily, Sardinia and mainland Italy.
Ninth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-24
Liberator heavy bombers attack ferry and railroad yards at
Villa San Giovanni, ferries in Straits of Messina, and harbour
of Reggio di Calabria.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-17
Flying Fortress heavy bombers and B-24 Liberator heavy bombers
thoroughly pound Vunakanau airfield. A-20 Havoc light bombers
hit barges in Hanisch Harbour and trail near village of Tamigudu.
Single B-24 Liberator heavy bombers bomb Finschhafen area
and Rapopo airstrip.
Thirteenth Air Force. During
18-19
June 1943, United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-24 Liberator
heavy bombers bomb Nauru.
Seventh Air Force. During
18-19
June 1943, 2 United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-24 Liberator
heavy bombers fly photo reconnaissance of Jaluit from Funafuti.
M292
Minesweeper
Launched 19 June 1943
M407
Minesweeper
Commissioned 19 June 1943
T28
Torpedo boat
Commissioned 19 June 1943
R41
R-boat
Sunk 19 June 1943
Go To: 20th
June
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
For a complete list of
sources
