Operation Flax (1943 AD)

Operation Flax took place in 1943 AD during Tunisia campaign.

Battle facts

Year: 1943 AD
Date: 1943-04-27
Era: Modern
Conflict: Tunisia campaign
Commanders (A): Arthur Tedder, Carl Spaatz, James H. Doolittle, Arthur Coningham
Commanders (B): Martin Harlinghausen, Rino Corso Fougier
Casualties: approx. 35 aircraft in aerial combat4 Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 123–157 Junkers Ju 52s 21 Messerschmitt Me 323s 432 Axis aircraft to all causes
Outcome: Allied victory
Coordinates: 37.333°, 11.333°