Air Operations, Aleutians7 28th Composite Bomb Group B-24s, 8 B-25s, 4 343ed Fighter Group P-38s, 10 P-40s, and 2 F-5s reconnoiter and attack Kiska. [![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Air Operations, BismarcksV Bomber Command B-24s attack airfields in the Rabaul area and targets of opportunity around Gasmata and Keravia Bay. [![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Air Operations, CBICHINA
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Air Operations, East IndiesV Bomber Command B-24s attack Koepang, Timor and B-25s attack the Dili and Penfoei airfields on Timor. [![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Air Operations, EuropeFortresses of the American 8th Air Force, unescorted, attack Wilhelmshaven in the evening, damaging shipyards where U-boats are built. It does become clear though that, without adequate fighter protection, precision bombing is prevented by enemy interceptor aircraft. RAF BOMBER COMMANDEvening Ops:
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LAMPEDUSA: IX Bomber Command B-25s and fighters and Royal Navy warships open an intense bombardment that continues through the night of June 11. USAAFPANTELLERIA: As the landing on Pantelleria begin, a large formation of bomb-equipped Luftwaffe FW-190s and Bf-109s attempt to attack Royal Navy ships. The attack is turned back by 57th Fighter Group P-40s. As the first British troops are going ashore, at 0735 hours, the Italian commander issues a proclamation calling for unconditional surrender. For the first time in history, the aerial bombardment campaign is given full credit for a victory over a lang objective. Since May 5 and the landings, the island has been subjected to 5,285 combat sorties dispensing 6,200 tons of bombs. Despite the surrender, Axis fighter continue to attack Allied aircraft and ships in the area. In the course of two morning attacks, aircraft of the 52nd and 57th Fighter Groups down 8 Luftwaffe fighters. About 1300 hours, 81st Fighter Group P-39 dive-bombers down 3 FW-190s. Also, about 1540 hours, 3 31st Fighter Group Spitfires down 6 Luftwaffe fighters. [![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Air Operations, New GuineaV Bomber Command B-25s attack coastal targets at Huon Gulf and P-40s attack a Japanesesubmarine off Cape Nelson. [![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Battle of the AtlanticU-417 is heading out into the Atlantic when she is spotted by Fortress 'R' of No 206 Squadron. The U-boat opens up a heavy and accurate fire on the aircraft as it comes in scoring several hits. The Fortress drops four depth charges and obtain a perfect straddle. The U-boat is completely enveloped by the explosions and sinks with her bows rising to the vertical. The aircraft was so badly damage it had to ditch in the sea. The crew are rescued in their rubber dinghy three days later.
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Germany, PolicyHimmler orders the liquidation of all the Jewish ghettos in Poland. [![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() MediterraneanAfter 10 days of intense attack by air and sea, Pantelleria's 11,000-strong Italian garrison surrenders without a fight at 12 noon on the approach of an Allied assault force. More than 5,000 tons of bombs have been dropped on this one small island in the last month and although the damage has been great, it has been far less than has been expected. This is an important indication of the difficulties in store for the main strategic-bombing campaign. The British 1st Div lands on the island and meets very little opposition. The fall of Pantelleria allows the Allies to concentrate the activities of the Mediterranean air forces on Operation HUSKY, the invasion of Sicily.
During the night the Allies carry out an intensive air and naval bombardment of Lampedusa. [![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Pacific
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