18 November 1942

Wednesday 18 November 1942

Eighth Air Force): Mission 21: 65
bombers are dispatched to hit targets against U-boat bases in France; 1 bomber
is lost:
1. 13 of 13 B-24s hit Lorient; 1 B-24 is damaged beyond repair and 3 are
damaged; 5 airmen are KIA and 8 WIA.
2. 19 of 21 B-17s hit St Nazaire; 15 B-17s are damaged and 3 airmen are
WIA.
3. 21 of 34 B-17s hit La Pallice; 1 B-17s is lost and 9 damaged; 1 airman
is KIA and 3 WIA.
4. 20 B-17s and 6 B-24s fly diversions for the above missions.