In the Mediterranean. Ten more enemy supply ships sunk by
our submarines.
Swedish Government sent Germany note of protest following
sowing of mines in Swedish waters and firing on Swedish submarine.
Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF). Northwest African Strategic
Air Force (NASAF) Wellingtons bomb North quay at Bizerte harbour
during
23-24
April 1943. Bad weather the following morning cancels Northwest
African Strategic Air Force (NASAF) operations. Northwest
African Tactical Air Force (NATAF) fighters, although hampered
by bad weather, attack guns, troops, and trucks in battle
area from Pont-du Fahs North to the sea. Fierce ground fighting
continues in Jefna area.
Ninth Air Force. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Liberators,
under IX Bomber Command, bomb Naples. P-40 fighters escort
bombers, fly sweeps, and carry out fighter-bomber operations
against troops in battle area North of Enfidaville.
Fourteenth Air Force. 9 United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
B-25 Mitchell medium bombers, escorted by 11 P-40 fighters,
bomb Namtu mines and railroad yards. 7 of the P-40 fighters
strafe mine and smelter area. 13 P-40 fighters intercept 25
fighters near Lingling and hoot down 5.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-24
Liberator heavy bombers bomb Kendari airfield. B-25 Mitchell
medium bombers pound Dili airfield. A-20 Havoc light bombers
bomb and strafe positions in Mubo area. Single B-24 Liberator
heavy bombers attack Lae, Gumbi, Biliau, and Singor, and bomb
runway at Cape Gloucester.
Eleventh Air Force. 2 United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
P-38 Lightning fighters bomb Kiska and strafe personnel near
Mutton Cove. Weather cancels other missions.
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2194 Days Of War.
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