August 14, 1942
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FRIDAY, 14 AUGUST 1942

ALASKA (11th AF): A B-24 trying to fly photo reconnaissance over Tanaga and Adak aborts over Kiska due to weather.

SWPA (5th AF): B-17s attack shipping off Gona. Lost on a recon mission is B-17E "Chief Seattle" 41-2656 (MIA).

Australian Army: Defending Deniki, Major Cameron sends a final message "We have done our best" then ordered the force to withdraw. In total, the Australians suffered sixteen Killed In Action (KIA).