North Africa. Incessant Allied air attack, on 15th Panzer
Division positions from Mareth to Sfax.
In the Mediterranean. Malta based aircraft attacked Rome-Naples
railway.
In India. Japanese air force bombers raided aerodrome in Southeast
Bengal.
Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF). Northwest African Strategic
Air Force (NASAF) B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers bomb
docks and shipping at Sousse. B-25 Mitchell medium bombers
hit Djebel Tebaga landing ground. Northwest African Tactical
Air Force (NATAF) fighters fly numerous patrols, sweeps, and
reconnaissance flights over battle areas. Northwest African
Tactical Bomber Force (NATBF) bombers hit Djebel Tebaga airfield
and motor transport West of Sfax and Sousse (during
24-25
March 1943). XII A Support Command medium bombers and fighters
hit Djebel Tebaga airfield, vehicles near Gabes, Mezzouna,
Maknassy, and at several other points in battle areas.
Ninth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-25
Mitchell medium bombers, in early daylight hours, bomb installations
in Mareth area. P-40 fighters attack motor transport, tanks,
and command targets in battle area. During 25-
26
March 1943 heavy bombers, medium bombers, and Light bombers
blast forces gathering in El Hamma area.
Tenth Air Force. 8 United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-25
Mitchell medium bombers bomb engine sheds at Maymyo for second
consecutive day. Considerable damage is done although main
shed is not hit.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-24
Liberator heavy bombers pound Rabaul and shipping, wharf,
and town area at Amboina. Single B-17 Flying Fortress heavy
bombers hit Lae, Gasmata, and Ubili.
Eleventh Air Force. Weather aeroplane take photos of Holtz
Bay and Chichagof Harbour. 14 B-24 Liberator heavy bombers,
3 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers, 12 P-38 Lightning fighters,
and 2 P-40 fighters fly 4 missions to Kiska. The targets include
beach, runway, hangar area, North Head, the Main Camp and
submarine base.
M408
Minesweeper
Launched 25 March 1943
M461
Minesweeper
Commissioned 25 March 1943
Go To: 26th
March
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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