Missions Against Kiska Island
February 13, 1942 - October 7, 1942February 13, 1942
Night mission to Kiska.October 1, 1942
7 B-24s on a search-attack and photo recon mission over Kiska hit hangars and ramps, starting several fires; 4 fighters appearand are engaged; 1 probable victory is claimed; 2October 2, 1942
11 B-24s and 6 P-39s bomb 2 cargo ships in the harbor (no hits observed), drop demolition charges throughout the Main Camp area, and hit a hangar S of the seaplane ramp; 4 floatplanes and 1 biplane are shot down.October 3, 1942
6 B-24s, 4 P-38s, and 8 P-39s bomb and strafe7 vessels in and around Kiska Island Harbor hitting a beached cargo vesseland the camp; the fighters down 6 float fighters attempting interceptionOctober 4, 1942
3 B-24s abort weather, bombing and photo missions over Kiska Island due to weather and instead attack a cargo vessel; the ship's rudder is probably damaged; 1 B-24 is damaged.October 6, 1942
8 B-24s, 1 B-17, 10 P-39s, and 8 P-38s fly bombing and weather missions over Kiska IslandOctober 7, 1942
3 B-24s taking off to bomb Kiska Island and patrol Near Island abort mission due to mechanical failure