Bombing raids in Africa

[Adam]

I'm trying to track down the units responsible for airfield bombings on 22.1.43 and 15.2.43.

Unfortunately, the airfield of the first is unspecified but was home to elements of 2.(H)/14 operating in the Tunis area.

The later raid was against Kairouan.

Any help narrowing down the field of suspects would be appreciated.

regards

Adam

[Andy Fletcher]

Hi Adam,

Not much help but I believe 2.(H)/14 losses occurred at El Aouina on 22Jan43.

Best Regards

Andy Fletcher

[Adam]

Thanks Andy, Any extra info helps

Adam

[David Pausey]

Hi

From the book Fighters over Tunisia:-

22-1-43
26 B17's from the 97th and 301st BG, escorted by 16 P38's of the 1st FG, attacked El Aouina, claiming 12 a/c dest and 19 dam on the ground. Two hours later 12 B26's of the 17th BG, escorted by a sqn of P38's from the 82nd FG also attacked El Aouina, followed by 17 B25's escorted by 8 P38's from the 14th FG and 8 from the 82nd FG.

15-2-43
B25's of the 81st and 82nd BS of the 12th BG, attacked Kairouan a/f at 15:40, apparently escorted by P38's of the 1st FG's 94th sqn.

cherrs

David