Middle East Air Force

3 July 1942

Official Description

B-24’s attack Tobruk harbor during daylight hrs and B-17’s bomb supplies at Tobruk during 3/4 Jul.

Description

B-24s carry out a daylight attack on Tobruk Harbour, this is followed up by a night-time attack on supplies at Tobruk by B-17 Flying Fortresses.

Mission Details

Tobruk Harbour

Description: Halpro B-24s carry out daylight bombing on Tobruk Harbour

Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator

Tobruk

Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 9th Bomb Squadron carry out a night raid to disrupt supplies in Tobruk.

Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress

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