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.
Following the surrender of Pantelleria on 11 June, the 33rd Fighter Group continued patrols over the island and Allied shipping until 26 June, when it moved to the island's airfield to begin attacks on Sicily, which was invaded in July.