Air Operations, East Indies17 380th Heavy Bomb Group B-24s based in Australia attack 2 Japanese light cruisers, port facilities, a factory, and the town area at Makassar, Celebes. [![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Air Operations, EuropeThe Luftwaffe makes the first of 4 night raids on Hull during 1943. 2 of the raids will be totally unsuccessful. RAF BOMBER COMMANDEvening Ops:
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Air Operations, New Guinea1 V Bomber Command B-24 on an armed-reconnaissance mission attacks the Malahang airfield at Lae. [![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Air Operations, Solomons42nd Medium Bomb Group B-25s and AirSols fighters and SBDs attack Buka. [![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Australia, PoliticsIn the House of Representatives a censure motion on the government is beaten by one vote. Prime Minister Curtin announces that he will advise the Governor General to dissolve Parliament. [![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
New GuineaIn the area between Mubo and Lababia the Japanese slowly ease their pressure on the Australian 17th Bde. [![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() PacificThe US cargo ships Aludra (AK-72) and Deimos (AK-78) are sunk by submarine torpedoes in the Solomon Islands area. [![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Trobriand IslandsDuring the night Americans land on Kiriwina Island, the largest island in the group. [![]() ![]() ![]()
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