351st Bomb Group

1. 1. Roll Call and Assign Aircraft.

   		High Group		Lead Group
   b. Stations		0910		0925
   c. Engines		1010		1025
   d. Taxi		1020		1035
   e. Take-Off		1035		1050
   f. Return to Base
   g. C.O's Comment

2. Target for today: Rocket catapults in Calais area.
   
   Loading: 16 x 300 G.P. [General Purpose] from 13,000 feet, Lead box at 12,000'.
3. S-2 [Intelligence] –
4. Navigator:
   1. Wing Rendezvous:
   2. Altitude and time on Oxygen:
   3. Route in, I.P. [Initial Point of Bomb Run], Return:
   4. C.W. [Combat Wing] dispersal point:
   5. Emergency Fields
5. Weather -
6. Operations -
   1. Wing Formation - Lead - 351st, High - 351st, Low - 401st
      94th C.W. [Combat Wing] - Leading, Air Commander - Col. Burns.
7. Diversions and other efforts -
   720 Four engine American bombers
   Plus all 9th Air Force of Mediums, A-20's etc.
   Plus R.A.F. bombers. All in general area.
   
   
8. Fighter Cover -
   1. Type and No. - 700 P-47's & P-38's
      
   2. Type and No. - 1 Group of P-51's in Ghent [Belgium] at 25,000' to north.
      
9. Special Instructions -
   1. Squadron leaders and officer crews report to S-2 [Intelligence] for special briefing. Both deputies also.
   2. No abortives for oxygen system out.
   3. This is a maximum effort.
   4. All CBW's will start to break up into groups then groups into squadrons at Beachy Head. [on return]
   5. Withdrawal will be along a corridor bounded on south by 50°10' Lat.
   6. Signal for I.P. [Initial Point of Bomb Run] will be Bomb Bay doors open.
   7. Withdrawal will be fast and evasive maneuvers plentiful - Hang on.
    High Box will [hit] either your target or the 401st's. Whichever has been missed. There will be two minutes between groups.
   Questions?
10. C.O's [Commanding Officer's] Comment -
11. Dismissal of all but Pilots and Co-Pilots

12. 	Call Sign	[Tail] Letter		Flares
    94th C.W. [Combat Wing]	Ragweed
    401st Group	Ragweed White	S		RY
    351st Group High	Ragweed Blue	J		Green
    351st Group Low	Ragweed Red	J		RY
    94th C.W. Command Post	Newflick
    Air Commander	Rugcut

    
    

    Spits [Spitfires] - ____		Bombers - ____		Ground Sector - ____
    P-47's - ____		Bombers - ____		Ground Sector - ____

    
    

    VHF Channels		Channel		Ships Monitor
    94th C.W.		A		All Aircraft
    Air Commander		B		#3 in lead elements
    Spits
    P-47's		D		#2 ships in 2nd element in each Squadron

13. Colors of the day:

    Time	Color	Ident.	Challenge
    0700 - 1300	GG [Green Green]	X	W
    1300 - 1900	YY	Z	S

14. Flying Control - A. Taxi Plan, B. Runways and Taxi Strips, C. Spares
15. Conclusion -
    Lead Group - Take Off - 30 second intervals, assemble on top of haze over field or at 2,000 feet.
    High Group - Take Off - 30 second intervals, from on top leader gradually climbing to 4,000.
    There is now a VHF/DF station at Deenethorpe - call Silvester D/F for homing.
    Let down headings - High - 040°, Lead 020°, Splasher 12.
    Any Questions?

1. Sixteen aircraft of the Lead Group took off as scheduled for the Mission of 24 December, 1943. The formation of the group and assembly with the Low Group was made without any unusual occurrences. The Wing assembly was made over Peterborough at 1130.
2. The formation left Beachy Head one minute late at 1301, and crossed the enemy coast at Cayeux at 1321.
3. As ordered, the group formation bombed by squadrons. The Lead Squadron bombed Target X/A/79 by mistake. The approach was made from West to East. The Low Squadron made a 180° turn, and also bombed Target X/A/79. Its assigned Target was #75.
4. Photographs and observers indicate fair bombing results.
5. Three or four enemy aircraft were seen in the target area. No attacks were made on this group. There was no flak encountered.
6. None of our aircraft returned early. All returned safely without battle damage.
7. A/C 42-29762 failed to take off because the #4 starter was frozen.

1. Eighteen aircraft of the High Group took off one minute late. The group was formed over the field in twenty minutes and the flight plan was followed without incident. The assembly with the Lead and Low Groups was made without difficulty.
2. The formation left Beachy Head at 1300, and crossed the enemy coast, on course at 1325. Bombs were away at 1338.
3. As ordered, bombing was done by Squadron formation. The Lead Squadron, seeing that target X/A/37 had not been damaged extensively by previous bombs, attacked it. A 360° turn was made in order to get a good bombing run. The lead aircraft of the Lead Squadron had the deputy take over when there was a bombsight malfunction in the lead ship. The remaining nine (9) aircraft of the Low Squadron were left behind when the 360° turn was made by the Lead Squadron and so it made a left turn in order to make a run on target 75. In making a second run on the target 75, this Squadron lost the target and bombed the airfield at Auxi-le-Chateau. The Low Squadron then joined a Group of B-24’s on the briefed course out.
4. Bombing results are considered fair.
5. There was no flak or enemy fighters encountered.
6. None of our aircraft returned early. All returned safely to base.

1. Flight Plan and Log attached.
2. Track Chart attached.
3. Narrative.
   1. T/O at 1049 hours.
   2. Group formed at 1120 hours at 6,000 feet.
   3. Formed CBW [Combat Wing] at 1130 hours at 6,000 feet.
   4. Began climb at 1202 hours.
   5. Reached altitude at 1221 hours.
   6. Weather encountered over England:
      1. Clouds ____/10ths. Tops None feet.
      2. Visibility Unlimited miles.
      3. Wind at altitude 336 degrees. 31 knots per hour.
   7. Means of navigation over England. PILOTAGE, RADIO
   8. Means of checking Metro Winds. DRIFT ON TWO HEADINGS
   9. Joined task force at 1230 hours at SPO. #12.
   10. Departed English Coast at 1301 hours.
   11. Arrived Enemy Coast at 1321 hours.
   12. Fighter Rendezvous:
       1. Going in: None hours.
   13. Wind used for bombing: 336 degrees.
       1. 336 degrees.
       2. 31 knots per hour.
       3. How determined: GEE
   14. Description of Bomb Run and Method of target Identification:
       1. Reached IP [Initial Point of bomb run] at 1321 hours.
       2. Mag [Magnetic Compass] heading over target 80 degrees.
       3. Altitude over Target 12,000 feet.
       4. Time bombs away 1332 hours.
       5. Method of target identification and weather over target: VISUAL, CAVU [Ceiling & Visability Unlimited]
   15. Difficulties encountered with Radio, compass, and special equipment: MEACONING [To receive false signals] OF SPLASHERS. 11 & 12 AT TIMES. FLUXGATE COMPASS STUCK ON SOME HEADINGS.
   16. Gee:
       1. Coordinates of furtherest fix 50°11'N - 02°12'E
       2. Time 1332 hours.
       3. Comments: VERY SATISFACTORY.

1. Flight Plan and Log attached.
2. Track Chart attached.
3. Narrative.
   1. T/O at 1036 hours.
   2. Group formed at 1056 hours at 7,500 feet.
   3. Formed CBW [Combat Wing] at 1129 hours at 7,500 feet.
   4. Began climb at 1201 hours.
   5. Reached altitude at 1220 hours.
   6. Weather encountered over England:
      1. Clouds 2/10ths. Tops 3,000 feet.
      2. Visibility 2 – 5 miles.
      3. Wind at altitude 22 degrees. 28 knots per hour.
   7. Means of navigation over England. PILOTAGE
   8. Means of checking Metro Winds. DOUBLE DRIFT
   9. Joined task force at ____ hours at ______.
   10. Departed English Coast at 1306 hours.
   11. Arrived Enemy Coast at 1325 hours.
   12. Fighter Rendezvous:
       1. Going in: 1325 hours.
   13. Wind used for bombing:
       1. 22 degrees.
       2. 26 knots per hour.
       3. How determined: DOUBLE DRIFT
   14. Description of Bomb Run and Method of target Identification:
       1. 22 degrees.
       2. 26 knots per hour.
       3. How determined: DOUBLE DRIFT
   15. Difficulties encountered with Radio, compass, and special equipment: NONE
   16. Gee:
       1. Coordinates of furtherest fix 02°11'E
       2. Time 1340 hours.
   17. Comments: NONE

1. The I.P. was reached at 1321 and a run of 80° magnetic was made on the target. A formation of planes on the run made it necessary to change course. This resulted in a short run on the target of 10 seconds, and “Bombs Away” was at 1332.
2. Fair results were observed.

1. After reaching the I.P., the ship was turned over to the Bombardier and he had control of the ship from the I.P. until bombs were away.
2. Visibility was fair to clear and we did not identify the target until some other Squadron on our right had bombed. Since there were no fighters and flak, we proceeded to make a 180° turn back toward the target. We picked up a magnetic heading of 310° to 320° and bombed at 11,500 feet. Bombs were away at 1343.
3. We bombed with minimum setting and all bombs were released in train except four, which had to be released in salvo.

1. The Lead Squadron of the High Group of the 351st Group reached the I.P. at 1328 and started on course for the target.
2. It was observed that the 401st Group had not dropped on Target #37 as yet, so a 360° turn was made to the right to observe their hits. Their run was not considered satisfactory and a run was made on the target on a heading of 42° magnetic.
3. “Bombs Away” was at 1338, and an immediate sharp turn was made to the right. A run of about a minute gave sufficient time for good synchronization, and all ships of the Squadron dropped on the Leader.
4. Good results were observed.

1. The Squadron Leader’s sight went out at the departure of the English Coast and the Deputy Lead took over.
2. Due to difficulty encountered in picking up the target No. 75, another ski sight was located and a 360° turn was made, but too short to bomb. Another 360° turn was made, but bombing was not accomplished this time due to oncoming formations of aircraft.
3. A Target of Opportunity was bombed, with “Bombs Away” at 1400. A violent turn to the left to a heading of 270° was made to avoid collision with oncoming aircraft.

1. The take-off and assembly of the Lead Group was carried out as scheduled, and the CBW assembly was made without difficulty.
2. The briefed flight plan was closely followed. The Wing formation departed the English coast and crossed the enemy coast on time.
3. The target was reached without incident and bombs were away at 1332. Both Squadrons dropped their bombs on target XI/A/79. The Lead Squadron bombed this target by mistake, and made its run from west to east. The Low Squadron made a 180° turn and bombed this target instead of target No. 75.
4. Reassembly of the Lead Group was completed without incident.
5. The flight plan was followed as briefed in the return flight.
6. No flak or enemy air opposition was encountered.
7. Base was reached at 1502. All A/C returned; none returned early.

1. Take off and assembly of the High Group was accomplished as scheduled, and the combat wing assembly was made without incident.
2. The briefed flight plan was carried out exactly, with our wing departing the English Coast on time.
3. A little difficulty was experienced by the High Group in taking interval behind the Low Group which seemed to have too slow an air speed. We were unable to get quite the interval we wanted, but our interval proved to be sufficient.
4. On crossing the French Coast, we hit our I.P. and saw the target immediately. The bombardier felt that we had too short a run, so we immediately made an oval 360° turn and made another run.
5. Bombing results were apparently very good.
6. Withdrawal and let-down were carried out as scheduled, and without incident. No flak or enemy fighters were encountered.
7. We returned to base, experiencing some difficulty in landing because of the extremely poor visibility. There were no abortives, and all of our aircraft returned.

Bombardier - Capt. William A. Winter;   Pilot - Carraway, John B.; Navigator - Danby, J.E., Captain & Schwartz R.H., 1st Lt
Aircraft # 42-37825  Take-off - 1035  Landed - 1523
Objective - Target #37 at Gorenflos [France]
Aiming Point (MPI)[Mean Point of Impact] - Center of Area
Initial Point -
Method of Attack - Squadron
Number of Planes in Group - 9    Composite Group -
Number of Planes in Each Unit Performing Sighting Operations - 1
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own sighting operation - 1
Deflection and Range sighting, Group -    Composite Group -
Range Sighting only, Group -    Composite Group -
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 300 lb Demolition M-31
Number of Bombs Loaded - 144    Released - 144
Fusing, Nose - 1/10    Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - On

Type of Release -
Point of Impact If Seen -
Mean Temp. Metro _____ Actual _____
Winds - Altitude -  Direction - Est. Actual  Velocity - Est. Actual  Temp C. - Est. C. Actual C.

Bombardier - John T. Tyman, 1st Lt.;   Pilot - Charles A Fuller, 1st Lt.; Navigator - Edward L. Sullivan, 1st Lt
Aircraft # 42-37827  Take-off - 1035  Landed - 1523
Objective - Target of opportunity (Airdrome)
Aiming Point (MPI)[Mean Point of Impact] - Buildings southeast edge of airdrome.
Initial Point -
Method of Attack - Squadron
Number of Planes in Squadron - 9    Composite Group -
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own sighting operation -
Deflection and Range sighting, Squadron -    Composite Group -
Range Sighting only, Squadron -    Composite Group -
Bombs, Types and Sizes - M-31 300# G.P's [General Purpose]
Number of Bombs Loaded - 16 per A/C    Released - 144
Fusing, Nose - 1/10    Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - On
Information at Release Point:

Type of Release - Train
Point of Impact If Seen - Target Area
Mean Temp. Metro -5° Actual -3°
Winds - Altitude - 12,500 Ft.  Direction - Metro. 320° Actual 20°  Velocity - Metro 28 Actual 25  Temp C. - Metro -14° C. Actual -10° C.

Bombardier - Wallace, Harvey H., Captain;   Pilot - Burns, Robert W., Lt. Colonel; Navigator - Matthews, M., Captain & Menees, R.W., Captain
Aircraft # 42-37832  Take-off - 1049  Landed - 1507
Objective - Target #75
Aiming Point (MPI)[Mean Point of Impact] - As Specified
Initial Point - As Specified
Method of Attack - Squadron
Number of Planes in Group -    Composite Group -
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own sighting operation:
Deflection and Range sighting, Squadron - 2   Composite Group -
Range Sighting only, Squadron - 1    Composite Group -
Bombs, Types and Sizes - M-31
Number of Bombs Loaded - 144    Released - 144
Fusing, Nose - 1/10    Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - On

Type of Release - Train
Point of Impact If Seen - Unobserved
Mean Temp. Metro _____ Actual _____
Winds - Altitude -  Direction - Est. Actual  Velocity - Est. Actual  Temp C. - Est.  Actual

Bombardier - Smith, John W., 1st Lt.;   Pilot - Lynch, Nicholas M. 1st Lt.; Navigator - Stockman, Walter, Captain
Aircraft # 42-3532  Take-off - 1053  Landed - 1537
Objective - Target 75
Aiming Point (MPI)[Mean Point of Impact] - Center
Initial Point - As Ordered
Method of Attack - Squadron
Number of Attacking Planes in Group - 6    Composite Group -
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own sighting operation - 6
Deflection and Range sighting, Group - 6   Composite Group -
Range Sighting only, Group - 6    Composite Group -
Bombs, Types and Sizes - M-31 - 300 lb.
Number of Bombs Loaded - 96    Released - 96
Fusing, Nose - 1/10    Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - On

Type of Release -
Point of Impact If Seen - Unobserved
Mean Temp. Metro _____ Actual _____
Winds - Altitude -  Direction - Est. Actual  Velocity - Est. Actual  Temp C. - Est. C. Actual

1. In the lead squadron of the lead group, none of the cameras were operative. However, the lead bombardier, after having difficulty in locating Target 75, because of poor visibility, bombed what he thought was this target after a ten (10) second bombing run.
2. In the second squadron of the lead group, the lead bombardier, after the squadron had made a 180° turn, said he bombed the same target as the lead squadron. Photographs from A/C 9780, which flew in the deputy lead position, show that Target 79 is plainly visible after bombs away. The installation has been previously hit and numerous craters are seen in the target area as well as just SE of the target area in open fields. This target is approximately six (6) miles NW of Target 75. Photographs 5 and 6 from A/C 9780 show a concentration of bombs from the second squadron bursting right in the center of the target area and a few just W of the target in open fields.
3. Photographs from A/C 39835, which flew the #2 position, third element, second squadron of the lead group, show the pattern of previous bombs from aircraft in this squadron on Target 79 as well as bombs away from this plane. Photographs 8 and 9 show the bombs of A/C 39835 bursting on the southern edge of the large wooded area which conceals Target 85, one mile NW of Target 79. These bursts appear to be just outside of the designated target area of Target 85, although they have fallen across a road and in construction of some nature.
4. Photographs from A/C 29835, which flew in the deputy lead position, lead squadron of the high group, show bombs away over Target 37. In photographs 26, 27, 28, and 29, before bombs from our A/C have hit, numerous craters are seen in an adjoining wooded area and in field just W of the target area. In photographs 30 and 31 bombs from our A/C are seen falling in and around Target 37. The main concentration is on and outside the East side of the target area.
5. Photographs from A/C 136, which flew #3 position, 3rd element, lead squadron of the high group, show the same things as those from A/C 29835.
6. Photographs from A/C 827, which flew lead of the second squadron of the high group, when the bombsight in A/C 731 had a malfunction, show bomb bursts in the dummy A/D adjacent to Target 79, as well as bursts and fires from another squadron, probably those of our lead group, on Target 79. A/C 827 had made three (3) 360° turns trying to get a good run and picked the A/D when A/C of the Second Division were coming in the opposite direction and cut short the third run.
7. Photograph 8 from A/C 731 which flew #3 position, second element, second squadron of the high group, after the pilot relinquished the lead position because of a bombsight malfunction, show a number of bombs bursting in open fields between Targets 75 and 85 just East of the latter. This also shows the good concentration of bombs of Target 75.

1. The target for this date was a military installation in Western France. Results are believed to be fair to good, but photographic evidence at this time is unavailable.
2. Sixteen A/C [Aircraft] took off at 1049, following the briefed course to Target No. 75, reaching it at 1332 on a heading of 80° magnetic. After bombing, this box followed the briefed course back to base and landed at 1507. No A/C returned early. A/C 762 failed to take off because No. 4 starter went out of commission.
3. Three or four unidentified E/A [Enemy Aircraft] were seen in the target area. No attacks were made on this group. Fighter support was seen very high above our formation.
4. No flak was seen by this box.
5. 2/10ths clouds were over the target area, not obscuring the target; but ground haze made visibility poor.
6. Several other rocket installations were seen along the route in and out, most of them clear of bombs.

1. The target for this box for December 24, 1943 was military installation number 37 in Western France. Bombing results from the nine A/C which bombed this target are considered good. Nine A/C bombed an airdrome at Auxi-le-Château with what are considered fair results. No photographic evidence is as yet available.
2. Eighteen A/C for this box were dispatched. There were no abortives and no losses. The briefed course was followed to the target area and the nine lead A/C bombed the primary target. The remaining nine A/C were unable to follow the leaders over the target and made runs on target number 75 but were unable to get bombs away on that target. The airdrome at Auxi-le-Château was bombed as a target of opportunity.
3. No positively identified E/A were encountered by this high box; hence there are no claims. Friendly fighter support was fair in the target area but was generally too high for good protection. This box has no casualties.
4. No flak was encountered.
5. Weather was clear in the target area, but there was light haze in evidence.
6. Observations were made by A/C of this box; A/C 136-P reports an installation similar to the targets for today at approximately 50°12'N - 01°31'E; A/C 761-D reports several large storage tanks approximately 2 miles south of Cayeux.

1. Due to the fact that no opposition was encountered on the Mission of 24 December, 1943, the following reports will not be submitted:
   1. Flak Report
   2. Combat Claims
   3. Combat Duplication Check Form

1. Due to the fact that no opposition was encountered on the Mission of 24 December, 1943, the following reports will not be submitted:
   1. Flak Report
   2. Combat Claims
   3. Combat Duplication Check Form

1. Following are the comments made by crew members of the Lead Group after the mission of this date:
A/C 495 – C [42-3495]: We need more candy and cookies in the ship. – Whole Crew.
A/C 120 – O [42-3120]: We saw the other target hit at 1338 with good results. – Whole Crew.
[Signed:] John L. Scott, Major, Air Corps, Group S-2 [Intelligence]

1. Following are the comments made by members of the High Group at today’s interrogation:
A/C 151 – M [42-6151]: Food at Breakfast disagreed with crew. – Entire Crew.
A/C 877 – X [42-29877]: Other planes were shooting at villages. – Entire Crew.
A/C 141 – H [42-3141]: Food all gone by the time this crew arrived. – Entire Crew.
A/C 654 – B [42-29654]: Breakfast bad; two lousy hotcakes not sufficient or good for flying - E.M.
A/C 834 – F [42-39834]: Recommend flak suits with back only. – Sgt. Selover.
A/C 162 – V [42-31162]: Show more field flares on return. – Lt. Pryor.
A/C 761 – D [42-39761]: Airspeed too slow, forcing constant S-ing to keep from over-running. – Lt. Litsinger.
[Signed:] John L. Scott, Major, Air Corps, Group S-2 [Intelligence]

1. Following is the summary of hot news reported at today’s interrogation:
   1. A/C D-511 Squadron [42-39761] reported two convoys:
      1. 1345, near Ault, about 20 vessels, seen from 13,000 feet.
      2. A submarine and a convoy at 1417, off the English coast, seen from 8,000 feet.

1. There were no abortives and no battle damage on the Mission of 24 December, 1943.
[Signed:] Otto R. Vasak, Captain, Air Corps, Group Engineering Officer

1. There were no abortives and no battle damage on the Mission of 24 December, 1943.
[Signed:] Otto R. Vasak, Captain, Air Corps, Group Engineering Officer

1. The following armament failures and malfunctions were reported upon completion of the Mission of 24 December, 1943:
   1. A/C 42-3542 - Bomb Rack malfunction.
   2. A/C 42-3523 - Bomb Rack malfunction.
   3. A/C 42-39835 - Bomb bay doors would not close electrically.
2. The proper repairs and adjustments have been made.

1. The following armament failures and malfunctions were reported upon completion of the Mission of 24 December, 1943:
   1. A/C 42-29877 - Intervalometer out. (Salvoed bombs)
   2. A/C 42-29882 - Intervalometer out. Indicator lights out. (Salvoed bombs)
   3. A/C 42-37774 - Could not release bombs electrically or salvo. Had to use bomb bay emergency release. Bomb bay doors would not re-engage. Screw broken off.
2. The necessary repairs and adjustments have been made.

1. The Station Ordnance Officer has reported that 3,080 rounds of Caliber .50 ammunition was expended on the Mission of 24 December, 1943.
[Signed] Robert B. Stratton, 1st. Lt., Air Corps, Statistical Officer

1. The Station Ordnance Officer has reported that 2,630 rounds of Caliber .50 ammunition was expended on the Mission of 24 December, 1943.
[Signed] Robert B. Stratton, 1st. Lt., Air Corps, Statistical Officer

1. The following is the disposition of bombs on the mission of this date.
   1. The Lead Squadron bombed target X/A/79, dropping 16 x 300 lb. demolition bombs.
   2. The Low Squadron bombed target X/A/79, dropping 96 x 300 lb. demolition bombs.
   3. No bombs were brought back.

1. The following is the disposition of bombs on the mission of this date.
   1. The Lead Squadron bombed target X/A 37, dropping 144 x 300 lb. demolition bombs.
   2. The Low Squadron bombed target the Airfield at Auxi-Le-Château, dropping 144 x 300 lb. demolition bombs.
   3. No bombs were brought back.

1. Last Four numbers and Call Letter of A/C in each Squadron:

   a. High Box
   Sqdn 508th A/C: 7731–A, 9654–B, 1192–R, 7827–J, 3141–H, 9882–L, 7774–N, 6151–M, 9849–V	(9)
   Sqdn 511th A/C: 7825–Q, 1162–V, 9761–D, 9835–Y, 5824–S, 9834–F, 9877–X, 9857–H, 3136–P,	(9)
   b. Lead Box
   Sqdn 509th A/C: 7832–N, 9860–W, 9760–M, 0499–Q, 3542–V, 9861–X, 9863–Y, 9749–Z, 9630–S, 3120–O	(10)
   Sqdn 510th A/C: 3523–M, 9762–D, 3495–C, 9780–S, 9831–H, 7714–T, 9835–N	(7)

2. Target: High Group - X1/A/75 Plus X1/A/37 Lead Group - X1/A/75
   
3. W/T Operational Call Sign of each Squadron:

   Squadron	508 Call Sign	SLL Daisy Chain		Squadron	510 Call Sign	MCW Paramount
   Squadron	509 Call Sign	UHK Riding Whip		Squadron	511 Call Sign	NJX Thick Frost

   
   
   

   High Box:	Taxi –	1020		Take-Off –	1035		E.T.D. Over Field –	1125
   Lead Box:	Taxi –	1035		Take-Off –	1050		E.T.D. Over Field –	1125

   
   
   

4. Time:	Height:	Place of crossing English Coast OUT:
   1302	12,000 Ft	Beachy Head

5. Time:	Height:	Place of Recrossing Enemy Coast:
   1356	12,000 Ft	50°00'N - 01°15'E

6. Time:	Height:	Place of crossing English Coast IN:
   1430	12,000 Ft	Brighton

7. E.T.R.(Estimated Time of Return): 1524 Hours
8. MF/DF [Medium Frequency/Direction Finder] Section: "N"
9. Bomb load of Each A/C: High Box
   508 Squadron: 16 x 300 pound [G.P. General Purpose] Fuse - 1/10 Nose, 1/40 Tail
   511 Squadron: 16 x 300 pound, [G.P.] Fuse - 1/10 Nose, 1/40 Tail
10. Bomb load of Each A/C: Lead Box
    509 Squadron: 16 x 300 pound, [G.P.] Fuse - 1/10 Nose, 1/40 Tail
    510 Squadron: 16 x 300 pound, [G.P.] Fuse - 1/10 Nose, 1/40 Tail
    
11. Fuel Load of each A/C: 1700 Gallons
12. Group Leader:
    a. High box: Name: J.B. Carraway Rank: Captain A/C: Q-7825 Sqdn. 511th
    b. Lead box: Name: R.W. Burns Rank: Lt. Col. A/C: N-7832 Sqdn. 509th
13. Passengers, if any: (Full Name, Rank, A/C and Squadron Passenger flying with)
    
14. Actual Times Off and Return by Squadrons and A/C Letters:
15. High Box

    Squadron	A/C No. & Letter	A.T.O.	A.T.R.	Squadron	A/C No. & Letter	A.T.O.	A.T.R.
    508	7731–A	1041	1547	511	7825–Q	1035	1523
    	9654–B	1046	1548		1162–V	1035½	1524
    	1192–R	1041½	1548½		9761–D	1036½	1527
    	7827–J	1042	1549		9835–Y	1037	1532
    	3141–A	1043	1550		5824–S	1038	1529
    	9882–L	1043½	1550½		9834–F	1038½	1531½
    	7774–N	1044	1551		9877–X	1039	1526½
    	6151–M	1045	1543		9857–H	1040	1530
    	9849–V	1045½	1551½		3136–P	1040½	1531

16. Lead Box

    Squadron	A/C No. & Letter	A.T.O.	A.T.R.	Squadron	A/C No. & Letter	A.T.O.	A.T.R.
    509	7832–N	1049	1507	510	3523–M	1053	1537
    	9860–W	1049½	1508		9762–D	F.T.O.*
    	9760–M	1050	1509		3495–C	1054	1539
    	0499–Q	1051	1518		9780–S	1055	1541
    	3542–V	1052	1518½		9831–H	1057	1538
    	9861–X	1052½	1519		7714–T	1058	1540
    	9863–Y	1055½	1510		9835–N	1058½	1539½
    	9630–S	1056	1521½
    	3120–O	1056½	1542
    	0780–T	1154	1513
    	9749–Z	F.T.O.		*F.T.O.	Failed Takeoff

    Report Compiled By Leo Curley T/Sgt.
    
    

    Sqdn.	A/C Letter	Designation	Box	Remarks
    509	9749–Z	F.T.O.	Lead	Gas Line Leak
    510	9762–D	F.T.O.	Lead	#4 Starter Frozen