Japanese missions against Fenton Airfield
April, 1943–July 6, 1943
April 1943
(JAAF) After arrival of 380th Bomb Group, during late April 1943, a formation of Japanese bombers from TImor bomb the strip in late afternoon from medium altitude. They disable one B-24 and other property damage. Reference The Flying Circus page 98.
June 30, 1943
(JAAF)
At 12:31 Japanese air raid against Fenton Airfield bombs destroy three B-24 Liberators including B-24D "Contrary Mary" 41-23764 and CW-22 Falcon.
July 6, 1943
(JAAF)
Japanese air raid destroys CW-22's as well as B-24s.
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