September 14, 1942

War Events

September 14, 1942 Headquarters of Twelfth Air Force, XII Fighter Command, XII AFSC, and XII Bomber Command are attached to corresponding units of Eight Air Force in United Kingdom. The Eighth subsequently handles the buildup of the Twelfth by assigning a large number of its own units to the new Air Force (appropriately dubbed JUNIOR) and supervises its training. The first increment of tactical and service units includes two heavy bomber groups, three medium bomber groups, one light bomber group, four fighter groups, three troop carrier groups, and several engineer, signal, and service units of varying sizes.
September 14, 1942 A single A-20 bombs ground forces and installations at Myola.
September 14, 1942 In the first combined heavy mission over Kiska, thirteen B-24's, one B-17, fourteen P-38's, and fourteen P-39's fly low-altitude and photo runs. The P-39's shell 3 subs in the harbor. The other aircraft bomb and strafe many installations including anti-aircraft guns and the submarine base. A single aircraft also strafes Segula. Enemy losses are five float planes shot down and one flying boat destroyed on the water; two mine sweepers sunk and another vessel slightly damaged; while a large cargo vessel and several small barges and vessels sustain hits. Two P-38's are lost colliding head-on while after a fighter.
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