Russian Front. Lisichansk and Barvenkovo in Ukraine, Bataisk,
South of Rostov, and Yeisk on Sea of Azov occupied by Russians.
In Australasia. In air engagements over Wau, New Guinea, 41
Japanese air force aircraft were destroyed or damaged.
Twelfth Air Force. XII Bomber Command cancels missions because
of weather. P-40 fighters and P-39 fighters fly reconnaissance
and strafing mission between Sidi bou Zid and Sfax. Spitfires
escort transport and evacuation missions.
Tenth Air Force. 16 fighters follow Mali River to Hpunkizup
where they destroy about 20 trucks loaded with bridge repair
equipment and completely decimate the village. Heavy bombers
attack bridge at Myitnge but fail to seriously damage the
target.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) A-20
Havoc light bombers bomb and strafe forces along track from
Mubo to Komiatum to Salamaua and hit the enemy in the Mambare
River delta. B-25 Mitchell medium bombers hit airfields at
Lae. A single B-24 Liberator heavy bombers hits cargo vessels
off Finschhafen and Powell Point, claiming 1 vessel destroyed,
and attacks troop barges in Riebeck Bay, causing several casualties.
Japanese aircraft attack Wau airfield. Allied fighters P-40
fighters, P-39 fighters, P-400 fighters, and P-39 fighters
effectively intercept the attacks during the late morning
and midday hours, claiming 24 of the enemy shot down in air
combat. No allied aircraft are shot down.
Eleventh Air Force. Weather reconnaissance is flown over Kiska
and Attu.
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