Air Attacks

Actual Date: May 8, 2011

Historical Date: April 15, 1961

Today, air attacks on Cuban airfields took place. First, a divisionary invasion force made it's way to Cuba. The invasion force left from Key West Florida under a Costa Rica ensign. The ship's name was La Playa or Santa Ana. These troops left from Key West and approached the Cuban Island. The government also had placed several Navy Destroyers at Guantanamo bay to help with the deception.  When movement of the Cuban militia was reported, the Santa Ana turned back and docked at Key West. At about six o'clock local time, eight Douglas B-26B Invader bombers (Below) in three groups simultaneously attacked three Cuban airfields all located near the capital, Havana. These planes had been painted with markings of FAR (Fuerza Aérea Revolucionaria) or the air force of the Cuban government. The bombers were equipped with bombs, missiles, and machine guns. The bombings reportedly destroyed all but seven useable aircraft and six pilots. These bombings were in preparation for the main invasion which should follow shortly. These attacks are the first sign that the invasion date is nearing. The invasion should happen within the next week or so because the Cuban military force is weak. The element of surprise has been used and now all that remains is the secret of where the invasion is to take place.