Allied missions against Balgai and Balgai Airfield
December 20, 1944

December 20, 1944
(USMC) Twenty-seven PBJ Mitchells (nine from VMB-413 and eighteen from VMB-433) led by Lt. Col. Adams conduct a low level bombing and strafing mission against Balgai Airfield and drop 1,000 pound bombs. No specific damage could be observed and photographic coverage failed to indicate any results but estimated 29 bombs fell on the runway and the remainder in the vicinity. PBJ 35089 (311) from VMB-433 suffered an operational hydraulic system failure but landed safely. Reference: Aircraft Action Report (AAR) VMB-413, VMB-433, VMB-443 153-67-43) December 20, 1944

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