RAF Western Desert Air Force
21 June 1942Official Description
9 B-24’s bomb Bengasi harbor after RAF Wellingtons light the target with flares and incendiaries
Description
HALPRO B-24 conduct a night time raid on Benghazi harbor, with the support of RAF Wellingtons.
Mission Details
Benghazi Harbour
Description: 9 B-24 Liberators attack the harbor at Benghazi.
Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Unit Hierarchy: Detachment
- Type Category: Bombardment
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Halverson Detachment
- Service Numbers: 12026078 / 0-789038 / 0-388723
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator - Bombardier