Allied missions against Mapia Island Group and Pegun Island (Mapia)
August 2, 1944 – November 18, 1944
August 2, 1944
(FEAF) Fighter-bombers hit Mapia Island.
November 12, 1944
(FEAF) 50+ B-25s blast Mapia Island.
November 15, 1944
(FEAF) B-25s and fighter-bombers
support allied amphibious landings in Mapia Islands.
(US Army)
Elements of the U. S. Army 31st Infantry Division, 167th Infantry Regiment land at Mapia Island (Pegun).
November 16, 1944
(FEAF) B-25s also support ground forces on Mapia Island.
November 17, 1944
(FEAF) B-25s continue to support ground forces on Mapia Island.
November 18, 1944
(FEAF) B-25s continue to support ground forces on Mapia Island.
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