Middle East Air Force

1 August 1942

Official Description

During 1/2 Aug, B-24’s hit convoy in Mediterranean, scoring 3 direct hits on a large merchant ship which last aircraft reports sinking. 1 B-24 is lost in crash-landing at base.

Description

B-24 Liberators carry out a night attack on a convoy in the Mediterranean, they claim 3 hits on a merchant vessel and one aircraft is lost.

Mission Details

Shipping in Mediterranean

Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator

Mission Statistics

  • Aircraft effective: 3

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