Spezia, Italian naval base, raided by The British Royal Air
Force (RAF) Lancaster's bombers returning from North Africa
to England.
In the Mediterranean. Pozzallo (Sicily) attacked by Malta
based fighter and bombers. Catania attacked by the British
Royal Air Force (RAF)Wellingtons bombers.
Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF). Northwest African Strategic
Air Force (NASAF) Wellingtons bomb town of Olbia and lay mines
in the harbour during
22-23
June 1943. Photo reconnaissance aeroplanes continue missions,
flying over areas of mainland Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica,
and South coast of France.
Ninth Air Force. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) B-24 Liberator
heavy bombers, under IX Bomber Command, hit Comiso airfield.
Fighters patrol over Pantelleria without incident.
Fifth Air Force. 17 United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-24
Liberator heavy bombers bomb shipping, dock area, factory
and residential areas of Makassar. 2 light cruisers are damaged
and many buildings along Juliana Quay and in town area are
damaged or demolished. A single B-24 Liberator heavy bombers
or armed reconnaissance bombs Lae airfield.
Thirteenth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
B-25 Mitchell medium bombers and Navy fighters and dive bombers
hit Buki village.
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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
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