Eighth Air Force 76 heavy bombers attack Aero engine works
at Le Mans. Heavy cloud over target prevents attack by most
of the 232 planes dispatched. No planes are lost. Both of
the 2 YB-40 heavily armed escort bombers dispatched as escorts
are forced to abort. The lack of success of the YB-40 heavily
armed escort bombers in this and previous missions in June
1943 convinces General Eaker, Commanding General, that if
the escort bomber is to succeed it must be able to carry bombs
and must be endowed with the same flight performance as the
B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers.
Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF). Wellingtons during
28-29
June 1943 raid ferry slips and marshalling yard at Messina.
Photo reconnaissance aeroplanes cover areas in North and South
Italy, East Sicily, Sardinia Corsica, and South France.
Ninth Air Force. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) heavy bombers
hit Reggio di Calabria airfield. P-40 fighters patrol sea
off Cap Bon area, no incidents.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-25
Mitchell medium bombers bomb and strafe strong points along
Bitoi River and A-20 Havoc light bombers pound supply dump
on South side of Nassau Bay in preparation for allied amphibious
landings which are to begin during 29-
30
June 1943. A lone B-24 Liberator heavy bombers bombs building
area West of Parsee Point near Salamaua. Other B-24 Liberator
heavy bombers bomb Nabire.
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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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