Chronology of World War II
Sunday, February 14
US Bombs Airfield at Tunis
B-17 bombers, of the US Army's 12th Air force, dropped fragmentation bombs on the important El Aouina airdrome at Tunis, Tunisia, and covered the airdrome and field completely. On the field below enemy planes can be seen burning, on February 14, 1943. (AP Photo)