SAT 27 FEB 1943
Pacific
USN SBDs and F4Us, escorted by USAAF P-38s and P-40s, attack Japanese convoy off northeast coast of Vella Lavella, damaging transport Kirikawa Maru despite efforts of escorting minesweeper W.22 and submarine chaser Ch 26, one of which scuttles the burning ship.
Submarine Grampus (SS-207) possibly damages Japanese minesweeper W 22 off Kolombangara, Solomons.
Submarine Plunger (SS-179) torpedoes Japanese oiler Iro 130 miles west of Jaluit, 06°09'N, 167°18'E; Katori Maru tows the crippled ship to Kwajalein for repairs.
USAAF B-24s (10th Air Force) sink Japanese cargo vessel Asakasan Maru 95 miles southeast of Rangoon, Burma, 15°53'N, 97°40'E.
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Action Above & Below The Pacific
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