June 24, 1943
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THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 1943

11th AF: 16 bombers fly 2 weather, armed reconassiance and 2 attack missions against Kiska hitting barges near Vega Point, Main Camp and North Head.

IJN: Emperor Hirohito tours Battleship Musashi and is photographed with Navy officers while anchored at Yokosuka.

USN: USS Snook (SS-279) damages Japanese oiler Ose west of Amami Oshima, 28°50'N, 126°56'E.