In the Mediterranean. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Wellington
bombers attacked San Giovanni in toe of Italy.
Eighth Air Force. 44th Bomber Group leaves for duty in North
Africa as Eighth continues to send combat units to the Mediterranean
campaign.
Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF). During
26-27
June 1943, Wellingtons bomb Naples marshalling yard and port
area.
Ninth Air Force. Beginning this date, 201st Bomber Wing (Provisional)
93d, 44th, and 389th bomb Groups of Eighth Air Force is attached
to Ninth Air Force for operations. B-24 Liberator heavy bombers
hit airfields at Kalamaki and Eleusis, damaging buildings,
runways, and parked aeroplanes. Heavy bombers claim 7 fighters
shot down.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-25
Mitchell medium bombers bomb and strafe occupied areas at
Dumpu, Kaigulin, and Kaiapit while A-20 Havoc light bombers
strafe barges and shore installations at Labu Lagoon. B-24
Liberator heavy bombers hit Taka, Saumlakki, Boeroe Island,
and Malo Island.
Thirteenth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
B-24 Liberator heavy bombers bomb Kahili airfield and hit
Ballale Island. A single heavy bomber on armed reconnaissance
bombs Munda airfield.
Eleventh Air Force. 8 United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
B-24 Liberator heavy bombers make a radar run over Kiska but
return with their bombs due to weather. Later, 5 B-24 Liberator
heavy bombers and 7 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers bomb Kiska
Main Camp area and vicinity North of Salmon Lagoon. 14 B-25
Mitchell medium bombers bomb Gertrude Cove, camp areas, and
North Head, while 7 others abort due to weather. 2 P-40 fighters
fly reconnaissance over Segula Island but overcast prevents
observations.
R203
R-boat
Launched 27 June 1943
R204
R-boat
Launched 27 June 1943
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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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