April 25, 1943
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SUNDAY, 25 APRIL 1943

AMERICAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS (Eleventh Air Force) 15 B-24's, 12 B-25's, 32 P-40's, 23 P-38's, and 1 F-5A fly 12 missions to Kiska and Attu. Targets include Holtz Bay, North Head, South Head, the beach areas, Kiska Airfield runway, shipping and the submarine base.

BURMA-INDIA (Tenth Air Force) In Burma, 11 B-25s attack the Ywataung railroad yards and vicinity. The 492d Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 7th Bombardment Group transfers with B-24s from Bishnupur to Panagarh.

SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS (Thirteenth Air Force) During the night of April 25-26 three B-24s fly a harassing strike against Kahili Airfield. Twelve others bomb Kahili Airfield later during the night. The 394th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 5th Bombardment Group with B-24s based on Fiji begins operating from Guadalcanal.

SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS (Fifth Air Force) B-17's bomb Wewak Airfield, Madang and Saidor. A-20's bomb and strafe positions at Green's Hill. Single B-24's hit Madang Airfield and Finschhafen.

USMC: Lost is F4U Corsair 02413 pilot 2nd Lt. Milton N. Vedder (rescued) and F4U Corsiar 02399 pilot Lt. Eckart (MIA).