August 3, 1942
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MONDAY, 3 AUGUST 1942

ALASKA (11th AF): Three B-17s, two B-24s and single LB-30 fly a bombing and photo reconnaissance mission to Tanaga and Kanaga and also bomb Kiska; four of the aircraft have mechanical trouble but all return.

SWPA (5th AF): P-400 Airacobras strafe Oivi and Kokoda. 63d Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 43d Bombardment Group (Heavy), moves from Charleville to Torrens Creek with B-17s; first mission is August 14, 1942.