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Today in World War II History—July 2, 1943

Sunday, July 2, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
US War Bond poster promoting the Tuskegee Airmen, 1943 (US National Archives: 514823)

US War Bond poster promoting the Tuskegee Airmen, 1943 (US National Archives: 514823)

80 Years Ago—July 2, 1943: Allies begin bombing Sicilian airfields to drive German fighter planes to mainland Italy before the upcoming invasion of Sicily.

First of the Tuskegee Airmen (African-American fighter pilots) shoots down an enemy aircraft—Lt. Charles Hall in a P-40 shoots down a Luftwaffe Fw 190.

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