North Africa. In Mejez-el-Bab sector the First Army was engaged
in ceaseless attacks and counter-attacks. French troops made
progress towards Pont du Fahs.
Twelfth Air Force. General Quesada is named Commanding General
XII Fighter Command but had actually assumed office in mid
March.
Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF). Northwest African Strategic
Air Force (NASAF) B-25 Mitchell medium bombers hit shipping
West of Zembra Island off Cap Bon. B-17 Flying Fortress heavy
bombers, with P-38 Lightning fighters escort, bomb Villacidro
airfield. Northwest African Tactical Air Force (NATAF) planes
(fighters, Light bombers, and Medium bombers) hit numerous
tactical targets in Northeast Tunisia, including Sidi Ahmed
airfield and troops, tanks, trucks, and gun positions at Massicault,
on Pont-du-Fahs road, Ksar Tyr, Bir Meherga, and other points
along battle line
Ninth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) P-40
fighters bomb and strafe concentrations North and North West
of Enfidaville.
Tenth Air Force. 19 United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-25
Mitchell medium bombers bomb engine sheds at Thazi. P-40 fighters
hit positions South of Sarenghkyet.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) A-20
Havoc light bombers bomb and strafe forces in Green's Hill-Mubo
area. B-25 Mitchell medium bombers bomb village near Beru.
Heavy bombers, operating individually, attack vessels North
North West of Dobo, Nabire, Cape Gloucester, Cape Goltz, Gasmata,
New Britain, and small vessels and targets in Marienberg,
Wewak, and Finschhafen areas.
Thirteenth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
B-24 Liberator heavy bombers pound Vila and airfield on Ballale
Island. B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers hit Kahili airfield.
Eleventh Air Force. 1 United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
B-25 Mitchell medium bombers unsuccessfully investigates reported
submarine 4 miles west of Bay Islands. 4 P-38 Lightning fighters
bomb Main Camp, then scout Buldir.
R114
R-boat
Sunk 27 April 1943
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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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