The British Admiralty announced the loss of the submarine
HMS Tigris which left Malta on
18
February 1943 to patrol South West of Naples. HMS Tigris
failed to return to Algiers on
10
March 1943 and was declared overdue on that date. HMS
Tigris was most likely sunk on
27
February 1943 by the Kriegsmarine submarine chaser UJ-2210
6 nautical miles Southeast of Isola di Capri, Italy.
At night Kiel received its heaviest bombing from the British
Royal Air Force (RAF) bombers.
Russian Front. On Donetz front Russians repelled the Wehrmacht
and ground forces attacks near Lzyum. In the Kuban Soviet
troops made progress.
In India. Japanese air force aircraft raided airfield near
Chittagong on Bay of Bengal.
Eighth Air Force.
85 United States Army Air Force (USAAF) heavy bombers hit
industrial installations in Paris area, including Renault
armament works and motor works, which are severely damaged.
Fierce fighters opposition accounts for 4 United States bombers.
Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF). United States Army Air
Force (USAAF) B-25 Mitchell medium bombers bomb small shipping
at Carloforte and landing ground at El Djem. B-17 Flying Fortress
heavy bombers hit Capodichino airfield and marshalling yard
at Naples. P-38 Lightning fighters dive-bomb beached freighter
off Cape Zebib. Other P-38 Lightning fighters escort the bombing
raids. Northwest African Tactical Air Force (NATAF) A-20 Havoc
light bombers hit La Fauconnerie airfield while B-25 Mitchell
medium bombers hit El Djem and Sainte-Marie du Zit airfields.
Fighters accompany Light bombers and medium bombers on attacks,
and carry out numerous patrols, reconnaissance flights, and
fighters sweeps over battle areas of Tunisia.
Ninth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-24
Liberator heavy bombers attack Naples, concentrating on dock
area. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Liberators, under
IX Bomber Command, bomb Palermo.
Tenth Air Force. 8 United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-25
Mitchell medium bombers hit Maymyo engine sheds. 9 others
bomb Pyawbwe railroad yards. 7 B-24 Liberator heavy bombers
heavily damage Thilawa oil refinery.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-25
Mitchell medium bombers and A-20 Havoc light bombers pound
areas along Huon Gulf, around Kitchen Creek and Heaths and
Lane Plantations. B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers bomb
town area, and airfield at Kavieng. Single B-17 Flying Fortress
heavy bombers bomb Salamaua and Cape Gloucester.
South Pacific (SOPAC). Admiral Mitscher assumes position of
Commander Air Solomons (COMAIRSOLS).
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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.
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