1943 April 20 Citation for Distinguished Flying Cross

4/19/43 Combat Mission:

During the day, Northwest African
Strategic Air Force (NASAF) B-17's bomb shipping at Tunis. B-25's and A -20's raid the La Sebala Airfield. Fighter-bombers attack tanks in the battle area.From: http://www.milhist.net/usaaf/mto43a.html

4/20/43 Combat Mission:

In Tunisia, Northwest African Strategic Air Force (NASAF) B-17's and B-25's bomb the landing grounds of Mabtouha, La Marsa, La Sebala, Sidi Ahmed, Creteville, and near Protville. Northwest African Tactical Air Force (NATAF) fighters fly escort, carry out reconnaissance, and attack various Tunisian airfields. The Northwest African Coastal Air Force (NACAF) continues sea patrols and reconnaissance as far-reaching as the approaches to Naples, Italy.  From:http://www.milhist.net/usaaf/mto43a.html

4/20/43 Newspaper article that describes the raid:

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