Following the surrender of Pantelleria on 11 June, the 33rd FG maintained patrols over the island and Allied shipping until 26 June, when it moved to the island's airfield to begin attacks on Sicily, invaded in July.
After Pantelleria surrendered on June 11th, the 33rd Fighter Group maintained surveillance of the island and Allied vessels until June 26th, at which point they shifted to the island's airfield to launch attacks on Sicily, which was invaded in July.