351st Bomb Group

1. Check to see that all Pilots know Assignment.
2. Time Schedule:

   ______ Box		______ Box
   Stations – 0700		Stations - _____
   Start Engines – 0800		Stations - _____
   Taxi - 0810		Taxi - _____
   Take Off - 0830		Take Off - _____
   Leave Base - _____		Leave Base - ____

3. Target – Dijon Airfield Secondary – any A/D [Airdrome] identified & not in populated area
4. Bomb Loading: High Box – 12x 500# Lead Box – _____ Low Box - 12x 500#
   Gasoline Loading – 600 gals. or One Bomb Bay
   Chaff – _____   Nickels [Propaganda Leaflets]– _____
5. Wing Formation – 94th C.B.W. – Fifth in 1st Division.
   Lead Box – 401st. [15,000'] High Box – Composite [16,000'] Low Box – 351st [14,000']
   Composite Box – Lead Sqdn. 315st High Sqdn. 351st Low Sqdn. – 401st
6. Fighter Cover:
   • IN:
     • 2 Grps. "47's" [P-47's] from 4947-0146 [Lat. & Long. Coordinates] to limit of Range.
     • 2 Grps. "47's" [P-47's] from 4853-0340 to limit of Range.
     • 1 Grp. "38's" [P-38] from 4810-0445 to limit of Range.
   • OUT:
     • 1 Grp. "47's from 4810-0430 to limit.
     • 2 Grps. "47's" from 4853-0340 to limit.
     • Area support from 4 Grps. with 3rd Division.
7. Group Assembly is: Normal – Buncher @ 4,000' – 8,000'
8. Navigator - _____
9. S-2 - _____
10. Weather - _____
11. Code Words –

    PFF Bombing –	_____
    Visual Bombing -	_____
    I.P. [Initial Point of Bomb Run] -	_____
    Authenticator –	Stoneface
    Recall -	_____

12. Special Instructions – Weathership is "Silverware P – Peter",   - Watch VHF discipline.
13. Lead Crews Report to Target Room.
14. Dismiss all but Pilots and Co-Pilots.
15. Call Signs:

    	Call Sign	Flares	Tail Letters
    351 A – Low	Ragweed Red	R [Red]	J
    351 B – High	Ragweed Pink	G [Green]	J
    401 A	Ragweed White	RY [Red Yellow]	S
    94th C.B.W.	Ragweed	RY [Red Yellow]	J S
    1st C.B.W.	Goonchild	RR [Red Red]	A L
    40th C.B.W.	Bullpen	YY [Yellow Yellow]	B G H
    41st C.B.W.	Fatgal	GG [Green Green]	C K P

16. 	Call Sign	Channel
    U.S. Fighters	Denver 2	C (U.S.)
    Bombers	Goldsmith 2 – 5	_____
    Grnd. Control	Tackline	_____
    R.A.F. Fighters		_____
    Bombers		_____
    Grnd. Control		_____

17. Colors of the Day
    Time	Color	Letter	Challenge
    0700 – 1300	R – RR	N	B
    1300 – 1900	GG	H	F

18. Special Instructions –
    1. Ships to Monitor Channel "B" – 7832-N, 1725-L, 8032-P, 0994-T
    2. Ships to Monitor Channel "C" – (U.S.) 9760-M, 0499-Q, 9914-S, 7845-F
    3. • Let Down on Splasher # 11
       • Let Down Headings 351 A Low – 015 degrees mag. [Magnetic Compass Heading]
       • Let Down Headings 351 B High – 015 degrees mag.
       • Let Down Headings 401 A – 005 degrees mag.
       • Purging Kits in 749-Z, 863-Y
       • Stand by on 5240 for change in assembly.
19. Taxi Plan –
20. Any Questions?

1. General Narrative. Twenty-one aircraft of the Low Combat Box took off at 0835 – 0903 hours. They formed over the base and joined the aircraft of the 401st Group at 5,400’ over Deenethorpe. Departure of the Combat Wing formation from Deenethorpe was made two (2) minutes late. The Combat Wing Assembly of Deenethorpe, March and Splasher #7 was followed.  The formation reached Splasher #7 and #8 four (4) minutes ahead of schedule and so went past Point “C” to kill the extra time. This maneuver made it possible to leave the English coast as scheduled.  The 94th Combat Wing flew to the left of and in echelon with the 1st Combat Wing upon leaving the English coast. As indicated on the Track Chart, the briefed route was loosely followed to just before the I.P.[Initial Point of Bomb Run]. At that point it was evident that the assigned target was too overcast to permit visual bombing. A deviation to the West was made in order to find a target of opportunity. The Combat Wing Leader chose an airdrome at Caen-Carpiquet as the target and opened his bomb bay doors and fired flares to indicate the choice.  Bombs were away at 1359. Results were observed to be fair to good, with hits in the hangar area.  Departure from the French coast was made on a heading of 351° at 1401. The point of departure was of necessity South-west of the briefed departure point and thirty-three (33) minutes late.  The English coast was crossed at Beachy Head which was again South-west of the briefed point and fifty-one (51) minutes late.  Due to poor visibility the groups were forced to break away and return as units. Base was reached at 1533 and landings were made, between 1540 and 1610 hours.
2. Aircraft Not Attacking. Aircraft No. 42-29835, Pilot Lt. Wendt, returned early, because the #2 and #3 Engines were running excessively rough. This aircraft was not dispatched. The remaining twenty (20) aircraft attacked a target of opportunity.
3. Aircraft Lost. No aircraft were lost.

1. General Narrative. Fourteen (14) aircraft of the Lead and High Squadrons of the Composite (High) Group took off at 0830-0843 hours. The two (2) squadrons formed over the base and picked up the Low Squadron of the 401st Group at Deenethorpe.  The Combat Bombardment Wing Assembly was made along the briefed line without incident.  From that point on, the formation was flown as indicated in the report for the Low Combat Box.  At the target it was necessary to make a 360° turn before making the bomb run due to the difficulty involved in overrunning the lead and low groups. Bombs were away at 1405.  Return to base was made as stated in the Low Combat Box report. Base was reached at 1531 and landings were made from 1537 – to – 1614 hours.
2. Aircraft Not Attacking. None of the aircraft taking off failed to attack.
3. Aircraft Lost. No aircraft were lost.

1. This Group took off on time and formed over the base. After the Group was formed it proceeded to the Deenethorpe Buncher where the Groups formed into the Combat Wing Formation. We departed Point “X” two (2) minutes late and arrived at Point “A” two (2) minutes early; Point “B” four (4) minutes early, and the Division Assembly Line four (4) minutes early. We went past Point “C” in order to kill the extra time and left the English coast on time. We flew in echelon of the 1st Combat Wing.
2. All of the fighter rendezvous along the route to the target were made good and fighter support was excellent.
3. The target was completely obscured and as a result we could not drop our bombs. We saw a few holes in the overcast but not in the vicinity of the target. The route out was not followed as planned in order to pick out some target of opportunity. After diverting to the West of course we finally found an airfield in Caen which was bombed with good results.
4. We encountered very little flak along the route in and out from the target.

1. The two squadrons of the 351st Group which were to be the lead and high squadrons of the composite group took off and formed over the base without difficulty. The low squadron was picked up over Deenethorpe and the wing assembly was made without incident. The English Coast was departed on time and in good formation.
2. After flying to the target area and finding it overcast, the wing returned west of the briefed route and selected the aerodrome at Caen as a last resort target. It was necessary for the high composite group to make a 360° turn before bombing because the defensive formation being flown at the time would not allow an uninterrupted bomb run in the short time available. The lead group made a series of “S” turns after bombing, and the rally was made without enemy opposition.
3. Enemy fighter opposition was nil and flak was light, scattered, and inaccurate. Flak was encountered at only two points over the entire route.
4. All Aircraft returned safely to base.
5. The combat wing crossed the coast at Beachy Head intact. A few miles inland the three groups were forced to break away and return as units because of bad visibility. The base was reached and landings made with no difficulty other than the inconvenience caused by low visibility.
6. The only difficulty encountered that might be corrected is the trouble a high group will normally have remaining in proper position behind a lead group a thousand feet below. With the lead group flying an indicated 150 MPH, the high group leader must continue to turn a small amount to keep some of the other planes in his formation from stalling out. This can normally be taken care of by the leader except in the case of large and unexpected turns by the lead group

1. Flight Plan and Log attached.
2. Track Chart attached.
3. Narrative.
   1. T/O at 0835 hours.
   2. Group formed at 0906 hours at 4,000 feet.
   3. Formed CBW at 0920 hours at 5,400 feet.
   4. Began climb at 0930 hours.
   5. Reached altitude at 1033 hours.
   6. Weather encountered over England:
      1. Clouds ______. Tops _____ feet.
      2. Visibility _____ miles.
      3. Wind at altitude 20 degrees. 30 knots per hour.
   7. Means of navigation over England. PILOTAGE, GEE, D.R.[Dead Reckoning], RADIO
   8. Means of checking Metro Winds. GEE
   9. Joined task force at 1016 hours at Dungeness.
   10. Departed English Coast at 1016 hours.
   11. Arrived Enemy Coast at 1033 hours.
   12. Fighter Rendezvous:
       1. Going in: 1042 hours.
       2. Coming back: _____ hours.
   13. Wind used for bombing:
       1. +7 Drift Correction degrees.
       2. _____ knots per hour.
       3. How determined:
   14. Description of Bomb Run and Method of target Identification:
       1. Reached IP [Initial Point of bomb run] at _____ hours.
       2. Mag [Magnetic Compass] heading over target 340 degrees.
       3. Altitude over Target 14,500 feet.
       4. Time bombs away _____ hours.
       5. Method of target identification and weather over target: PRIMARY - BAD. SECONDARY – OK, CLEAR
   15. Difficulties encountered with Radio, compass, and special equipment: SET DR COMPASS WITH MASTER COMPASS – SLIPPED OFF HEADING.
   16. Gee:
       1. Coordinates of furtherest fix 48°35'N - 01°50’E
       2. Time 1338½ hours.
   17. Comments:

1. Flight Plan and Log attached.
2. Track Chart attached.
3. Narrative.
   1. T/O at 0830 hours.
   2. Group formed at 0905 hours at 7,000 feet.
   3. Formed CBW at 0931 hours at 8,000 feet.
   4. Began climb at 0931 hours.
   5. Reached altitude at _____ hours.
   6. Weather encountered over England:
      1. Clouds _____. Tops _____ feet.
      2. Visibility 2 - 4 miles.
      3. Wind at altitude 355 degrees. 26 knots per hour.
   7. Means of navigation over England. PILOTAGE
   8. Means of checking Metro Winds. PILOTAGE & BOMBSIGHT
   9. Joined task force at 1016 hours at Dungeness.
   10. Departed English Coast at 1016 hours.
   11. Arrived Enemy Coast at 1325 hours.
   12. Fighter Rendezvous:
       1. Going in: 1110 hours.
   13. Wind used for bombing:
       1. 330 degrees.
       2. 26 knots per hour.
       3. How determined: PILOTAGE
   14. Description of Bomb Run and Method of target Identification:
       1. Reached IP at _____ hours.
       2. Mag [Magnetic Compass] heading over target _____ degrees.
       3. Altitude over Target 15,500 feet.
       4. Time bombs away 1405 hours.
       5. Method of target identification and weather over target: CAVU [Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited]
   15. Difficulties encountered with Radio, compass, and special equipment: NONE
   16. Gee:
       1. (1) Coordinates of furtherest fix: _____
       2. (2) Time _____ hours.
   17. Comments: NONE

Group: 351st
Target: Dijon, France
Method of Bombing: Group
Altitude: 14,500’
Wind Direction: 330°
Wind Velocity: 26 M.P.H.
Direction of Attack: Mag. Heading 348°

1. Brief Narrative: Lead Low Group 94th Combat Wing. Briefed target, Dijon, France was 10/10th clouds. Bombed target of opportunity – Caen Airdrome, France. Aiming point was group of Buildings South East section of Field containing three large hangars. Aimed about one hundred feet short due to differences in temperature which caused the Disc Speed to be too fast and causing the bombs to fall over. Bomb pattern was good as observed by other crew members. Planes were in good formation.

Bombardier - 1st Lt. Matthews, Robert B   Pilot - Major Ledoux, Elzia Navigator - 2nd Lt. Pullen, Marshall R.
Aircraft # 42-29863  Take-off - 0830  Landed - 1600
Objective - Airbase at Caen, France
Aiming Point (MPI)[Mean Point of Impact] - South-east corner of field
Initial Point - _____
Method of Attack - Group
No. of Attacking A/C in Group: - 20    Composite Group - _____
Deflection and Range sighting, Group - 1   Composite Group - _____
Range Sighting only, Group - 1    Composite Group - _____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 500 # G.P
Number of Bombs Loaded - 6    Released - Train
Fusing, Nose - 1/10    Tail - 1/100
Synchronization - On
Information at Release Point:

Type of Release - Train
Point of Impact If Seen - _____
Mean Temp. Metro -7.7 Actual _____
Winds - Altitude - 15,000 Ft.  Direction - Metro _____ Actual 330°  Velocity - Metro 30 Actual 26
Temp C. - Metro -20° C. Actual -16° C.

Group: 351st
Target: Caen, France
Method of Bombing: Group
Altitude: 16,000’
Wind Direction: 330°
Wind Velocity: 26 M.P.H.
Direction of Attack: Mag. Heading 342°
Brief Narrative

1.  Flew as Lead Bombardier in High Composite Group formed by two Squadrons of 351st and one from 401st. Was briefed on airport at Dijon, France. Unable to bomb primary target due to 10/10th cloud coverage.  On route out Combat Wing Leader from 401st Bomb Group chose as a target of opportunity the airport at Caen, France. The Combat Wing Leader bombed first and we, the Composite followed. He picked as his target a group of buildings at the south-east corner of field. I took as an aiming point a group of four hangars at North side of field. I aimed around 300 to 400 feet short to compensate for difference in the altitude of briefed target and Caen, as I knew neither the Pressure altitude nor True Altitude of Caen. I could see that I was too high for the data set in my sight and therefore aimed short.  Several hits were observed on hangars, but on whole pattern was short.

Bombardier - 2nd Lt. Trolinger, Thomas E.   Pilot - 1st Lt. Floden, Donald E. Navigator - 1st Lt. Sullivan, Edward L.
Aircraft # 42-38023 Take-off - 0830  Landed - 1600
Objective - Airbase at Caen, France
Aiming Point (MPI)[Mean Point of Impact] - Short of hangars
Initial Point - _____
Method of Attack - Group
Number of Attacking A/C in Group - _____   Composite Group - 26
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own sighting operation - One
Deflection and Range Sighting, Group - _____   Composite Group - 1
Range Sighting only, Group - _____    Composite Group - 1
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 500# G.P. M43A1
Number of Bombs Loaded - 12    Released - 12
Fusing, Nose - 1/10    Tail - 1/100
Synchronization - On
Information at Release Point

Type of Release - Train
Point of Impact If Seen - _____
Mean Temp. Metro -7.7 Actual _____
Winds - Altitude - 16,000 Ft.  Direction - Metro 330° Actual 220°  Velocity - Metro 26 Actual 20  
Temp C. - Metro -7.7° C. Actual _____

1. The target was a target of opportunity at Caen/Carpiquet Aerodrome, France. Photo coverage was good for both Groups and there were two sets of pictures from the Low Group and three sets from the High Composite Group.
2. The pattern of the Low Group measures 3,212 feet by 1,280 feet and merges with the pattern of the Lead (401) Group. The heaviest concentration is in the area of large repair shops and a layout of buildings that seems to be administration headquarters. The area of the large repair shops (or hangars) is well covered by smoke from the two patterns and it is hard to plot individual bursts. White smoke from one large building indicates a possible fire. Photos from the High Composite Group show that although the area is well covered with craters there are no direct hits on the large buildings.
3. The pattern of the High Composite Group is scattered and erratic. There are four heavy concentrations, and scattered individual clusters. The heaviest concentration is in the area of four large double hangars on the North edge of the flying field. A series of nine bursts cover the No. 3 and No. 4 hangars with several possible direct hits. Ten bursts on No. 1 and No. 2 hangars show a possible hit and a near miss on No. 1 and two possible hits and a near miss on No. 2.
4. A small pattern in the area of hangars and dispersal bays along the south edge of the field show a possible hit on a dispersal bay.
5. There are six hits shown on the concrete runway and several clusters of bombs on the landing area.

1. No leaflets were carried by this Group.
2. Good photographic coverage of bombing results was obtained. A preliminary examination of the negatives reveals that the aerodrome bombed was located at Caen-Carpiquet. 10/10th. Cloud precluded bombing of the primary target, but the last resort target was well covered by the bombs of this Combat Wing. The three principle groups of buildings on the field appear to have been hit although the pattern seems somewhat scattered. Runways and aprons also suffered hits.
3. E/A [Enemy Aircraft] opposition for this Group flying a low box and two Squadrons of the high composite box was negligible. About 10 FW 190’s and ME 109’s were encountered for approximately 15 minutes at a point SW of Paris at around 1100 hours. A few sneak attacks were pressed in from below at the low Squadron of the low Group from head on and tail. Extremely good fighter cover prevented any persistent attacks. Colorings of both types of SE E/A were black, silver and green, and some had white spinners, red cowlings, yellow tails and noses, or white swastikas. Cloud cover was utilized by the E/A. There are no claims for E/A destroyed.
4. Meager, black flak was observed over Poix, Beauvais, and Criel; this appeared good for altitude but poor for deflection. Moderate, black flak was encountered at Chateaudun. This was good for altitude but poor for deflection. Several inaccurate bursts were observed near Caen but these were several thousand feet below the formation.
5. 10/10th cloud precluded bombing of the primary target but clouds from nil to 3/10ths in the vicinity of Caen-Carpiquet enabled good visual bombing of this target.
6. One crew reported seeing military installations consisting of 3 large towers and large buildings in woods at 48°25’N - 0°9’W. What appeared to be an airfield covered with smoke screen was observed at 48°10’N - 01°20’E. Smoke appeared to be coming from 3 smudge pots. A P-38 was observed to be flying with a feathered prop but was keeping on course. A parachutist was seen descending from high and ahead of the low group at 1118.
7. Fighter support was as briefed and excellent.

Target - Caen A/D [Airdrome](Primary – Dijon)    Time Bombs Away: 1358 hours
1. Route followed. - 1. 5 miles SW of Le Treport, 3 miles SW of Mailly le C [Mailly-le-Camp], St.-Maurice, Pouilly, Mailly le C [Mailly-le-Camp], 4 miles North of Chateaudun, 3 miles South of Falaise, Caen A/D [Airdrome], St. Aubin sur M [St.-Aubin-sur-Mer].
2. Visibility at Target. - Nil to 3/10 at Caen  Contrails - Dense and persistent by fighters above
3. Position of Group in relation to other Groups: Lead:_____, High: X, Low: X
4. General Axis of attack (Lead A/C) - 320 Degrees Magnetic.
5. Length of Straight and Level Bomb Run: 1 minute
6. Evasive Action Taken? - Normal
7. Turn after Bombing. - Right
8.(a)Number of A/C Damaged By A/A [Antiaircraft] Gunfire:
(b)Number of A/C Lost to A/A Gunfire:
9. Description of Flak, including type of Fire Control used:
(a) Route out: Meager, black flak was observed over Poix, Beauvais, and Creil. This formation was not within range of these installations, but the bursts appeared to be accurate for altitude on other groups.
(b) Target: No flak was seen at Dijon, the briefed target.
(c) Route back: Moderate, black flak encountered at Chateaudun. This was good for height, but poor for deflection, and continuously pointed fire control was believed used. Several inaccurate bursts were seen in Caen area, but these were several thousand feet below the formation.
10. Comments, Phenomena: Near Caen a large black burst was observed about 5000 feet below formation. This burst was much larger than usual flak, and seemed to hang in the air for several minutes.
11. No. of A/C Carrying "Window" [Chaff]:
Observed Results:

1. Following are the comments made by crew members during today’s interrogation:
509th Squadron:
A/C 914-S. [42-39914] No school in morning; need sleep. – Entire Crew.
A/C 760-M. Insufficient breakfast for Enlisted Men. – S/Sgt. Lauf and S/Sgt. Anderson.
510th Squadron:
A/C 509-V. [42-31509] We were led through barrage balloons near London. – Entire crew.
A/C 762-D. [42-29762] Less aimless circling looking for targets. – Lt. Borchert.
A/C 857-J. [42-30857] No more formations with 3rd element high Squadron because of difficulty of flying. – Lt. Winton.
A/C 038-R. [42-38038] Would like a relief tube built in ball turret or in waist close to ball; have seen it in waist in other ships. – Sgt. Mathies.
A/C 831-H. [42-29831] The candy ration that we had today was much better than before. – Lt. Eickhoff.  Ground school on the day after a raid is pretty rough. – Lt. Eickhoff.
511th Squadron:
A/C 238-A. [42-31238] Some of the delayed action bombs exploded in mid-air. – Lt. Pryor.
A/C 492-B. [42-97492] 401st does poor job of leading. – Entire crew.

[Signed:] Robert P. Ramsey, Captain, Air Corps, Group S-2 [Intelligence]

1. 1. Abortives:
   1. Airplane No. 42-29835 returned early because #2 and #3 engines were running excessively rough. Investigation disclosed piston ring failures in both engines.
2. Battle Damage:
   1. None.

1. Abortives: - None.
2. Battle Damage: - None.

1. The following armament failures and malfunctions were reported upon completion of the mission of 6 February, 1944.
   1. A/C 42-31721 – Four (4) bombs on right outboard salvoed – Rack malfunction.
   2. A/C 42-31702 – All but one (1) bomb salvoed.
   3. A/C 42-31238 – One (1) station released after doors were opened prior to bomb run.
2. The necessary adjustments and repairs have been made.

1. The following armament failures and malfunctions were reported upon completion of the mission of 6 February, 1944.
   1. A/C 42-31711 – Ball Turret lead shorted out. Right Waist Gun heater bent.
   2. A/C 42-30994 – Had to salvo three (3) bombs – Rack malfunction.
   3. A/C 42-30857 – One (1) bomb released electrically, could not salvo remainder.
   4. A/C 42-38038 – Failed to release in train – salvoed.
2. The necessary adjustments and repairs have been made.

1. The Station Ordnance Officer has reported an expenditure of 5,895 rounds of Caliber .50 ammunition for the Mission of 6 February, 1944.

1. The Station Ordnance Officer has reported an expenditure of 4,270 rounds of Caliber .50 ammunition for the Mission of 6 February, 1944.

1. Following is the disposition of bombs on the Mission of 6 February, 1944.

1. Following is the disposition of bombs on the Mission of 6 February, 1944.

Aircraft No. Y-42-29835 Squadron - 511th (Low)   Pilot - Lt. Wendt
Time of Abortive - 0941  Location when Aborted - 52°08’N - 00°30’E
Reason - Lost #2 & 3 Engines.
Enemy Opposition Encountered - None
[Signed:] S. L. Wendt
Altitude When Aborted: 9,000’  Disposition of Bombs: Brought Them Back

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

   a. 94th C.B.W. [Combat Wing] Low Group
   Sqdn 508th A/C: 1702–A, 9882–L*, 9849–V, 9858–G*
   Sqdn 509th A/C: 9863–Y*, 1725–L, 7832–N, 1384–T, 0499–Q, 9760–M, 9749–Z*
   Sqdn 510th A/C: 9853–P, 1763–A, 1721–S, 9831–H*
   Sqdn 511th A/C: 9835–Y*, 1714–R, 1694–Y, 1238–A, 7492–B, 7780–G

   
   

   b. 94th C.B.W. [Combat Wing] Composite High Group
   Sqdn 508th A/C: 8023–P, 0994–T, 1711–F
   Sqdn 509th A/C: 8033–P, 9914–S, 7845–F
   Sqdn 510th A/C: 9835–N, 1509–V, 1612–B, 8038–R, 0857–J, 9850–G*, 9762–D*,
   Sqdn 511th A/C: 7825–Q
   * Denotes Non-Tokio A/C

2. Target: Z-690
   
3. W/T and R/T Operational Call Sign of each Squadron:

   Squadron	508 Call Sign	W/T LDA R/T Daisychain		Squadron	510 Call Sign	W/T JHK R/T Paramount
   Squadron	509 Call Sign	W/T NOA R/T Ridingwhip		Squadron	511 Call Sign	W/T MYP R/T Thickfrost

4. High Box: Taxi – 0810;     Take-Off – 0830;     E.T.D. Over Field – 0830

5. Time:	Height:	Place of crossing English Coast OUT:
   1016	11,000 Ft	Dungeness

6. Time:	Height:	Place of Recrossing Enemy Coast:
   1328	14,000 Ft	50°00'N - 01°18'E

7. Time:	Height:	Place of crossing English Coast IN:
   1350	4,000 Ft	Dungeness

8. E.T.R.(Estimated Time of Return): 1445 Hours
9. MF/DF [Medium Frequency/Direction Finder] Section: "N"
10. Bomb load of Each A/C: Low Box
    508 Squadron: Tokio A/C 12 x 500 pound G.P. 1/10 x 1/100, Non-Tokio 6 x 500 G.P. 1/10 x 1/100
    509 Squadron: Tokio A/C 12 x 500 pound G.P. 1/10 x 1/100, Non-Tokio 6 x 500 G.P. 1/10 x 1/100
    510 Squadron: Tokio A/C 12 x 500 pound G.P. 1/10 x 1/100, Non-Tokio 6 x 500 G.P. 1/10 x 1/100
    511 Squadron: Tokio A/C 12 x 500 pound G.P. 1/10 x 1/100, Non-Tokio 6 x 500 G.P. 1/10 x 1/100
11. Bomb load of Each A/C: Box
    508 Squadron: Tokio A/C 12 x 500 pound G.P. 1/10 x 1/100, Non-Tokio 6 x 500 G.P. 1/10 x 1/100
    509 Squadron: Tokio A/C 12 x 500 pound G.P. 1/10 x 1/100, Non-Tokio 6 x 500 G.P. 1/10 x 1/100
    510 Squadron: Tokio A/C 12 x 500 pound G.P. 1/10 x 1/100, Non-Tokio 6 x 500 G.P. 1/10 x 1/100
    511 Squadron: Tokio A/C 12 x 500 pound G.P. 1/10 x 1/100, Non-Tokio 6 x 500 G.P. 1/10 x 1/100
12. Fuel Load of each A/C:
    A/C with TOKIO TANKS: 2300 Gallons A/C without TOKIO TANKS: 2100 Gallons
13. Group Leader:
    a. Low box: Name: E. Ledoux Rank: Major A/C: 9863-Y Sqdn. 509th
14. b. High box: Name: P. Fishburne Rank: Capt. A/C: 8023-P Sqdn. 508th
15. Passengers, if any: (Full Name, Rank, A/C and Squadron Passenger flying with)
    None
16. Actual Times Off and Return by Squadrons and A/C Letters:
17. Lead Box

    Squadron	A/C No. & Letter	A.T.O.	A.T.R.	Squadron	A/C No. & Letter	A.T.O.	A.T.R.
    508	1702–A	0846½		509	9863–Y	0834
    	9882–L	0855			1725–L	0835
    	9849–V	0847			7832–N	0835½
    	9858–G	0848			1384–T	0836
    					0499–Q	0837
    					9760–M	0836½
    					9749–Z	0842
    510	9853–P	0847½		511	9835–Y	0843	1005
    	1763–A	0849			1714–R	0844
    	1721–S	0903			1694–V	0845
    	9831–H	0852			1238–A	0841
    					7492–B	0845½
    					7780–G	0846

18. Composite 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	8023–P	0830		509	8032–P	0832
    	0994–T	0831			9914–S	0833
    	1711–F	0832			7845–F	0837½
    510	9835–N	0838½		511	7825–Q	0843
    	9848–F	F.T.O.
    	1509–V	0838
    	1612–B	0839½
    	8038–R	0839
    	0857–J	0840
    	9850–G	0840½
    	9762–D	0842

    [F.T.O. - Failed Take-Off]
    Report Compiled By Leo A Curley, T/Sgt.
    
    

    Sqdn.	A/C Letter	Designation	Box	Remarks
    510	9848–F	F.T.O.	High	#3 Engine out - Eng'n Changing same.
    508	9835–Y	Low	Low	#2 Engine Change.