North Africa. The French announced capture of Jebel Mansour,
on road to Pont du Fahs.
In Burma. The Japanese renewed their attacks on British line
in Mayu peninsula.
Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF). Weather prevents Northwest
African Strategic Air Force (NASAF) bombing missions. Northwest
African Tactical Air Force (NATAF) fighters attack positions
and vehicles in battle area Light bombers and medium bombers
bomb South landing ground at Soliman, positions North West
of Enfidaville, and several other points in battle area as
Allied ground forces continue advance on Bizerte and Tunis.
Ninth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-25
Mitchell medium bombers attack landing grounds, concentrations,
and vehicles North and North West of Enfidaville. P-40 fighters
escort bombers and fly fighters sweeps over battle area.
Tenth Air Force. 11 United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-25
Mitchell medium bombers attack Ywataung railroad yards and
vicinity.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-17
Flying Fortress heavy bombers bomb Wewak airfield and towns
of Madang and Saidor. A-20 Havoc light bombers bomb and strafe
positions at Green's Hill. Single B-24 Liberator heavy bombers
hit airfields at Madang and Finschhafen.
Thirteenth Air Force. 3 United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
B-24 Liberator heavy bombers fly harassing strike during 25-
26
April 1943 against Kahili airfield. 12 others bomb same target
later during the night.
Eleventh Air Force. 15 United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
B-24 Liberator heavy bombers, 12 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers
, 32 P-40 fighters, 23 P-38 Lightning fighters, and 1 F-5A reconnaissance aircraft
fly 12 missions to Kiska and Attu. Targets include Holtz Bay,
North Head, South Head, beach areas, runway, shipping, and
submarine base.
Go To: 26th
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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