351st Bomb Group

1. Airplane and Crew Assignment Check.
   
   
2. Time Schedule: [Briefing] 0300
   Lead - Maj. Stewart  5 mi.
   Low - Capt. Davey  10 mi.
   High - Capt. Gaylord
   
   

   "A" [Schedule]			"B" [Schedule]
   Stations   –	0445		Stations   –	[0605]
   Start Engines –	0455		Start Engines –	0615
   Taxi     –	0505		Taxi     –	0625
   Take Off   –	0520		Take Off   –	0640
   Last Take Off –	___		Last Take Off –	Munic

   
   [A revision, time stamped 0442, to Field Order 364 canceled Part "B" of the Field Order.]
3. Targets:
   Primary: Metz [France] Locomotive Depot
   Secondary: Lumes [France, Railroad] Marshalling Yds.
   Last Resort: None
   
   
4. Loading:
   351 “A”: Max. [# of] 500#
   351 “B”:
   Composite:
   Nickels [Propaganda Leaflets] in Ship # - None
   Chaff: Emergency – 240 units - I.P. 10 min.
   
5. Gasoline Loading: 2300 Gal.
   Remarks: ____
   
   

6. Wing Formation	94th (A) CBW	94th (B) CBW	Comp. Group	Comp. CBW
   Lead	351st
   Low	351st
   High	351st

   
   
7. Division Formation:

   Position	CBW [Combat Wing]	Target	Departure Time at Coast
   Lead	41st A
   2nd	40th A
   3rd	94th A
   4th	40th B
   5th	94th B
   6th	1st A
   7th	41st B
   8th	1st B
   2nd Division
   3rd Division
   Marauders
   RAF [Royal Air Force]

   
   Remarks: Reference Alt. – 20,000 ft.
   
   
8. Fighter Cover:

   • [Force]	[Latitude & Longitude]	[Call Sign]
     2 Groups P-47's	5003-0120E	Balance 2-1, 2-2
     1 Group P-51s	4809-0440E	Balance 2-6
     1 Group P-51s	4937-0605E	Balance 2-9

     
     
9. Group Assembly:

   Box	Altitude	Place
   Lead	7,500'
   Low	6,500'
   High	8,500'

   
   
10. Navigator - _____
    
11. S-2 - _____
    
12. Weather - _____
    
13. Special Instructions to Navigators, Bombardiers and Radio Operators:
    
14. Squadron Leaders and Group Deputy report to Target Room. All but Pilots Dismissed.
    
15. (A) Code Words –

    PFF Bombing –	None
    Visual Bombing -	Fur Pot
    Authenticator –
    Recall -
    Weather Code -	VBITA
    Release "CHAFF" -	Tin Hat

    
    (B) Call Signs:

    	Call Sign	Flares	Tail Letters
    351st A Lead	WoodCraft Red	RY [Red Yellow]	J
    351st B
    351st A Low	WoodCraft Brown	R [Red]	J
    401st B
    351st A High	WoodCraft Gold	G [Green]	J
    457th B
    Composite
    1st C.B.W.
    40th C.B.W.
    41st C.B.W.
    Composite C.B.W.

    
    (C)

    U.S. Fighters	Balance 2-1 - 2-9
    R.A.F. Fighters
    Bombers
    U.S. Grnd. Control	Colgate
    R.A.F. Grnd. Control

    
    

    Control Points:		Fighter Reference Points:
    _____		______
    _____		______

    Remarks: ____
    
    (D)

    Colors of the Day
    Time	Color	Letter	Challenge
    0200 – 0800	GY	W	J
    0800 – 1400	YY	H	Y
    1400 – 0200	RG	U	O

    
    (E) Ships To Monitor [Radio Channels A, B, C & D]
    1. - All except following:
    2. - G-757,  T-384,  H-472
    3. - 8th Air Force Fighters  R-192,   V-542,   O-975
    4. - Air/Sea Rescue
       
       
16. Let-Down on Deenthorpe [Buncher], if overcast.
    Lead 351st A   20° Mag. [Magnetic Compass Heading]
    Low 351st A   36° Mag.
    High 351st A   40° Mag.
    
    
17. Flying Control. –
    1. Taxi Plan.
    2. Emergency Fields.
    3. Landing Aids.
    
    
18. Special Instructions:
    Emergency Airdrome – Manston.
    Spares turn back at Enemy Coast.
    Radio silence except for C/W/C [Combat Wing Commander].
    From I.P. [Initial Point of Bomb Run] till Bombs Away – all ships will monitor Channel A.
    

1. General Narrative. Thirty-nine aircraft, including one flying spare, took off at 0527 – 0545 hours and assembled over the Deenethorpe buncher at the briefed altitude. This Group flew as one complete combat wing of three group formations. The flight plan over England was flown as briefed, as was the Division assembly. The 94th “A” Combat Wing was the third formation in the Division formation.
    The route into the target was flown as briefed and without incident. The High Group bombed before the Lead Group due to the Lead Group’s inability to find the target. The Lead Group bombed second. The Deputy Leader of the Low Group led the Low Box on the bombing run and the return route because the Airspeed indicator of the lead aircraft of the Low Group was out of commission. Excellent bombing results were obtained by all three groups of the 94th “A” Combat Wing.
    The return route was flown as briefed and no difficulties were encountered. No flak or enemy fighters were encountered during the entire mission.
    The twelve ship formations flown today are very mobile and seem to be strong defensively. A small bomb pattern is easily obtained.
   
2. Aircraft Not Attacking. Aircraft 42-31721, pilot Lt. Cesarini, returned from the Enemy coast. This aircraft was scheduled as a flying spare and returned as planned. Aircraft 42-6151 [Lead], pilot Lt. R. W. Condon, returned from fifty miles off the English coast with the report that he could not stay in formation, the #2 engine being rough. Aircraft 42-31192 [Lead], pilot Lt. W. J. Condon, returned from the English coast, reporting that the #2 engine pulled only 25” to 27”, and that he could not maintain his position in the formation. Aircraft 42-97196 [Low], pilot Lt. Olson, returned from a point just off the enemy coast with the report that he could not control the #4 prop with the prop control. The remaining thirty-five aircraft continued on the briefed course and attacked the target in the formations indicated on the following diagrams of the Group Formations Over Target.
   
3. Aircraft Lost. No aircraft were lost on the Mission of 25 May, 1944.
   
4. Combat Wing Commander and Group Leaders.

1. Flight Plan and Log attached.
2. Track Chart attached.
3. Narrative.
   1. T/O at 0526 hours.
   2. Group formed at 0600 hours at 7,500 feet.
   3. Formed CBW [Combat Wing] at 0610 hours at 7,500 feet.
   4. Began climb at 0641 hours.
   5. Reached altitude at 0751½ hours.
   6. Weather encountered over England:
      1. Clouds 2/10ths. Tops 9-11,000 feet.
      2. Visibility 5 miles.
      3. Wind at altitude 288 degrees. 29 knots per hour.
   7. Means of navigation over England. Pilotage – D.R. [Dead Reckoning]
   8. Means of checking Metro Winds. DRIFT and Ground Speed
   9. Joined task force at 0733 hours at Beachy Head
   10. Departed English Coast at 0733 hours.
   11. Arrived Enemy Coast at 0751 hours.
   12. Fighter Rendezvous:
       1. Going in: 0750 hours.
       2. Coming back: ____ hours.
   13. Wind used for bombing:
       1. 129 degrees.
       2. 33 knots per hour.
       3. How determined: Drifts – Ground Speed
   14. Description of Bomb Run and Method of target Identification:
       1. Reached IP [Initial Point of bomb run] at 0924½ hours.
       2. Mag [Magnetic Compass] heading over target 007 degrees.
       3. Altitude over Target 23,000 feet.
       4. Time bombs away 0932 hours.
       5. Method of target identification and weather over target: VISUAL, Pinpointed. Extreme haze, visibility 5-6 miles.
   15. Difficulties encountered with Radio, compass, and special equipment: NONE
   16. Gee:
       1. Coordinates of furtherest fix 50°21'N-00°40'E [Above the Channel 35 miles NW of Dieppe, France ]
       2. Time 0751 hours.
   17. Comments: Pin Point pilotage over enemy territory. S’ed considerably to keep in trail of preceding wing.

Group: 351st
Target: Metz, France
Method of Bombing: Visual
Altitude: 23,000’
Direction of Attack: 360° Magnetic Heading
Wind Direction: 320°
Wind Velocity: 30 MPH
Bombardier’s Narrative: Target was hard to pick up but a good bomb run was made. The Marshalling Yards at Metz, France was bombed on a Magnetic Heading of 360° at 0932. Results were good and the M.P.I. was covered with hits. No trouble was encountered on bombing bombing run. 5 Mils. extra trail was added.

[Signed:] Thomas E. Trolinger, 1st Lt., Air Corps, Lead Bombardier

Group: 351st
Target: Metz, France
Method of Bombing: Visual
Altitude: 22,400’
Direction of Attack: 03° Mag. Heading
Wind Direction: 320°
Wind Velocity: 30 MPH
Bombardier’s Narrative: “Bombs Away” took place at 0938 hours on a Magnetic Heading of 03°. Good results were observed. No trouble was encountered on the bombing run. 5 Mils extra was added to the bombsight.

[Signed:] Arnold W. Goodman, 1st Lt., Air Corps, Lead Bombardier

Group: 351st
Target: Metz, France
Method of Bombing: Visual
Altitude: 23,600’
Direction of Attack: 334° Mag. Heading
Wind Direction: 320°
Wind Velocity: 30 MPH
Bombardier’s Narrative: The High Gp. Bombed first as the Lead Group was off course at the I.P. [Initial Point of Bomb Run]. Bombs were away at 0932 on a Mag. Heading of 334°. Good results were observed. 5 Mils extra was used in the bombsight.

[Signed:] Harry Fireman, 1st Lt., Air Corps, Lead Bombardier

Bombardier - 1st Lt. Trolinger, Thomas E.,  Pilot - Maj. Stewart, James T. Navigator - 1st Lt. Badger, William D.
Aircraft B-17G   879-Q  Take-off - 0527  Landed - 1145
Objective - Metz, France
Aiming Point (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] - As briefed
Initial Point - As briefed
Method of Attack - Group
No. of Attacking A/C in Group: - 12   Composite Group - ____
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own Sighting Operation: One
Deflection and Range Sighting, Group: ____   Composite Group - ____
Range Sighting only, Group - ____   Composite Group - ____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 500 LB. AN-M43 G.P. [General Purpose]
Number of Bombs Loaded - 10   Released - Same
Fusing, Nose - 1/10   Tail - 1/100
Synchronization - On
Information at Release Point:

Type of Release - Train
Point of Impact If Seen - M.P.I. [Mean Point of Impact]
Mean Temp. Metro -6 Actual -6
Winds - Altitude - 23,000 Ft.  Direction - Metro 320°  Actual 320°  Velocity - Metro 30  Actual 30
Temp C. - Metro -20° C. Actual -22° C.

Bombardier - 1st Lt. Goodman, Arnold W,  Pilot - 1st Lt. Berardi, Joseph R. Navigator - 2nd Lt. Strom, Martin L.
Aircraft B-17G   899-B  Take-off - 0525½  Landed - 1258
Objective - Metz, France
Aiming Point (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] - As briefed
Initial Point - As briefed
Method of Attack - Group
No. of Attacking A/C in Group: - 12   Composite Group - ____
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own Sighting Operation: One
Deflection and Range Sighting, Group: ____   Composite Group - ____
Range Sighting only, Group - ____   Composite Group - ____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 500 G.P.[General Purpose]
Number of Bombs Loaded - 10   Released - 10
Fusing, Nose - 1/10   Tail - 1/100
Synchronization - On
Information at Release Point:

Type of Release - Train
Point of Impact If Seen - M.P.I. [Mean Point of Impact]
Mean Temp. Metro -6 Actual -6
Winds - Altitude - 22,000 Ft.  Direction - Metro 320°  Actual 320°  Velocity - Metro 30  Actual 30
Temp C. - Metro -20° C. Actual -22° C.

Bombardier - 1st Lt. Fireman, Harry   Pilot - Capt. Gaylord, Donald A.  Navigator - 1st Lt. Korf, Leonard L.
Aircraft # 381-U  Take-off - 0520  Landed - 1210
Objective - Metz, France
Aiming Point (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] - As briefed.
Initial Point - As briefed.
Method of Attack - Group
Number of Attacking A/C in Group - 12    Composite Group - ____
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own sighting operation - One
Deflection and Range sighting, Group -    Composite Group - ____
Range Sighting only, Group -    Composite Group - ____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 500 lb. G.P. [General Purpose]
Number of Bombs Loaded - 10    Released - 10
Fusing, Nose - 1/10    Tail - 1/100
Synchronization - On
Information at Release Point:

Type of Release - Train
Point of Impact If Seen - M.P.I.
Mean Temp. Metro -6 Actual -6
Winds - Altitude - 23,000 Ft.  Direction - Metro 320° Actual 320° Velocity - Metro 30 Actual 30
Temp C. - Metro -20° C. Actual -22° C.

1. The target for the three boxes of this Group was the Marshalling Yards at Metz, France. Photo coverage was excellent for all three boxes and photos of the 401 Group showed the damage of this group.
2. 1. The pattern of the lead box measured 1,340’ by 1,231’ and the heaviest concentration was right of the area. The pattern merged with the bombs of the high box and damage should be heavy. The MPI is approximately 720 feet right of the briefed MPI.
   2. The low box pattern merged with the pattern of the other two boxes. The pattern is approximately 1,539’ by 2,394’ with the MPI as briefed. The heaviest concentration is in the area of the engine repair sheds. Heavy damage should result to the SE choke point of the yard.
   3. The high box was the first to drop in the target area. The pattern was compact, 1,368’ by 1,539’, and the main concentration was in the area of the roundhouses. Damage to warehouses and a large factory should result.
3. Study of photographs of the 401st Group shows the following damage:
   1. Only one of the four roundhouses is standing – it is approximately ¼ destroyed.
   2. Warehouses along side of M/Y [Marshalling Yard] are heavily hit – ¾ destroyed.
   3. Large square factory building is on fire.
   4. Railroad shed is smoking.
   5. At least 3 fires on rolling stock in yard.
   6. Severe damage to M/Y [Marshalling Yard].

1. No leaflet bombs were carried by this Group.
2. Preliminary study of photographs indicates that all boxes dropped their bombs in the assigned MPI areas.
3. No enemy aircraft were encountered, and therefore no enemy tactics report is being submitted.
4. Meager flak was observed at Amiens and SE of Epinal. At the target a few bursts, and what appeared to be trails caused by eight rockets, were observed two or three miles to the east, possibly fired from Saarbrucken.
5. Weather was CAVU [Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited] at the target.
6. At 1046, from 22,000 feet, a medium-sized freighter, apparently on fire and being circled by mustang fighters, was seen about one-half mile off Ostend. Large flares were observed at Charleroi, Thionville, and Luxembourg on the way home. Although bearing the scars of bombing, marshalling yards at Chaumont and Arlion? [Orléans?] seemed to be in repair. At 48°10’N-6°40’East [Due east of Epinal.], three parachutes were observed at 0906 hrs.
7. Fighter support was excellent throughout the mission. Two of the box leaders used C-1 automatic pilot and claimed it functioned well. The third box leader used PDI. A/C 542-V landed at Manston A/D [Airdrome] to re-fuel. If interrogation of this crew reveals additional information a supplement to this narrative report will be forwarded.

1. Target: Assigned - Metz, France Bombed - Metz, France
2. Route as Flown. - As briefed.
3. Weather Conditions - A. at Target. - Clear  B. En route - Clear
4. Were our A/C "Seen" or "Unseen" targets? (a) At Target - Seen (b) Enroute - Seen
 Any Condensation Trails? - No
5. Description of Flak, including type of Fire Control: No flak was fired from the target itself, but a few bursts, and what appeared to be trails caused by 8 rockets, were observed two or three miles to the east, possibly fired from Saarbrucken.
6. Flak encountered or observed en route. (In the order experienced) -
 Amiens, 0807, 22,900’ – 4 - 6 bursts observed.
 SE of Epinal, 0920, 23,000’ – meager, observed.
7. Was Chaff carried? - Yes  How discharged? Starting at I.P., continuing for 10 minutes.
8. Position of Group - Lead, Low, High.
9. Group – 351st Lead  A/C over enemy terr. – 11, A/C damaged – 0, A/C lost to flak – 0, Time over Target – 0932, 
Time of bombs away – 0932, Height – 23,000’, Axis of attack – 360° M.  Bomb run – two min.
Group – 351st Low  A/C over enemy terr. – 12, A/C damaged – 0, A/C lost to flak – 0, Time over Target – 0932, 
Time of bombs away – 0932, Height – 22,000’, Axis of attack – 06° M.  Bomb run – two min.
Group – 351st High  A/C over enemy terr. – 12, A/C damaged – 0, A/C lost to flak – 0, Time over Target – 0932, 
Time of bombs away – 0932, Height – 23,600’, Axis of attack – 334° M.  Bomb run – two min.
10. Comments - Phenomena: None.

508th Squadron
A/C 702-A: What’s the idea of all this British candy? It is a waste. – Lts. Carbone, Peterson, Leewer.
A/C 157-N: Let’s swap English candy for American candy if possible. – T/Sgt. Terry.
A/C 349-B: Get American rations or discontinue rations altogether. – Entire Crew.

509th Squadron
A/C 149-X: Why do we have to wait 30 minutes or longer for transportation when we come back? - Entire Crew.
A/C 760-M: Why didn’t we get any Scotch today? - Entire Crew.

511th Squadron
A/C 216-Y: We would prefer a truck with tarpaulin on rainy days. – Entire Crew.
A/C 472-H: Somebody urinated in the ball turret and left it there. – S/Sgt. Cameron.
A/C 714-R: Why can’t all 3 boxes fly at same altitude, abreast, because of varying winds at different altitudes. – Lt. Heller.
A/C 853-P: Transportation was poor; we were fifth ship to land, third from the last to be brought back. – Entire Crew.
A/C 005-Q: Transportation faster please. – Whole Crew.

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

1. Abortives and Flying Spare:
   1. Airplane No. 42-6151, 508th Squadron (Lead), returned early because the Pilot was unable to maintain the formation.
   2. Airplane No. 42-31192, 508th Squadron (Lead), returned early because of insufficient boost on #2 supercharger. Aircraft was ground checked and no defects were discovered. Aircraft will be flight checked when weather permits.
   3. Airplane No. 42-31721, 510th Squadron (Lead), returned early as planned.
   4. Airplane No. 42-97196, 510th Squadron (Low), returned early because #4 propeller was uncontrollable and went to 2700 R.P.M., according to the Pilot’s statement. Investigation disclosed faulty propeller governor.
2. Battle Damage: None
   

1. The following armament malfunctions were reported on the Mission of 25 May, 1944.
   1. A/C 42-97349 (Lead Box) – (All Electrical) The left side of the bomb bay failed to salvo with the bombardier’s salvo switch. The bombs were jettisoned later with the bomb indicator light switch. Wiring in the ship is being checked.
   2. A/C 42-97157 (Lead Box) – (All Electrical) The left waist gun heater burned out.
   3. A/C 42-97202 (Low Box) – Right side of the bomb bay would not salvo with the bombardier salvo switch. Over the Channel the pilot tried without success to release the bombs with his salvo switch. Five bombs were returned to base. Investigation revealed no defects, and the aircraft checked out satisfactorily.
   4. A/C 42-107005 (Low Box) – Bomb bay doors would not close electrically. The gears blew out and are consequently being replaced.
2. A total of seven all electrical ships participated in the Mission.

1. Following is the disposition of all bombs loaded for the 94th “A” Combat Wing on the Mission of 25 May, 1944.

Aircraft No. 192  Squadron - 508   Pilot - Condon, Wm. J.
Time of Abortive - 0730   Location when Aborted - English coast – approx.
Reason - #2 Engine would pull only 25 to 27” [Inches of Intake Manifold Pressure]. #1, 3, & 4 had 2300 RPM & 41-42” and formation pulled away.
Disposition of Bombs: Brought back.
Altitude At Time of Aborting: 18,000’
Enemy Opposition Encountered - None
Remarks:
[Signed] William J. Condon



Aircraft No. 31721  Squadron - 510   Pilot - Cesarini
Time of Abortive - 0750   Location when Aborted - Enemy coast.
Reason - SPARE
Disposition of Bombs: B.B. [Brought back]
Altitude At Time of Aborting: 22,000’
Enemy Opposition Encountered - None
Remarks: F/S [Flying Spare]
[Signed] A.J. Cesarini, 1st Lt., A.C. [Air Corps]



Aircraft No. 97196  Squadron - 510   Pilot - L. Olson
Time of Abortive - 749 [0749]   Location when Aborted - 2 miles off French Coast.
Reason - Could not control #4 prop. with prop. control.
Disposition of Bombs: Dropped bombs in Channel.
Altitude At Time of Aborting: 20,200’
Enemy Opposition Encountered - None
Remarks:
[Signed] Wendell D. Olson



Aircraft No. 6151  Squadron - 508   Pilot - Condon, R.W.
Time of Abortive - 0740  Location when Aborted - 50 miles out from English Coast.
Reason - Could not stay in formation. Could only get 145-150 M.P.H. at 20,000 feet pulling maximum: #1 = 30”, #2 = 36”, #3 was OK 40”, #4 = 40” at 2,300 R.P.M. Used 2,500 R.P.M. – full rich – cowl flaps closed and couldn’t get more than 155 M.P.H. #2 engine ran rough – Formation was 15-20 miles out when aborted.
Disposition of Bombs: Still in ship.
Altitude At Time of Aborting: 20,000’
Enemy Opposition Encountered - None
Remarks: Ship checked OK on run up
[Signed] Robert W. Condon, 2nd Lt., A.C. [Air Corps]

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

   a. 94th "A" Combat Wing   Lead Group
   Sqdn 508th A/C: 1879–Q, 7066–O, 1757–G, 7349–B, 2613–C, 1711–F, 1192–R, 2470–J, 1702–A, 6151–M, 7157–N
   Sqdn 509th A/C: None
   Sqdn 510th A/C: 7077–D, (1560–A, 1721–S Spares)
   Sqdn 511th None

   
   

   b. 94th "A" Combat Wing   Low Group
   Sqdn 508th A/C: None
   Sqdn 509th A/C: 1384–T, 0499–Q, 7169–N, 9760–M, 3542–V, 7202–Z, 7845–F, 7149–X, (7144–R Spare)
   Sqdn 510th A/C: 8038–R, 7196–M, 1899–B
   Sqdn 511th A/C: 7005–Q

   
   

   c. 94th "A" Combat Wing   High Group
   Sqdn 508th A/C: None
   Sqdn 509th A/C: None
   Sqdn 510th A/C: 1975–O, 7124–F, 8028–Q
   Sqdn 511th A/C: 7381–U, 1875–P, 1748–V, 1714–R, 7318–S, 8153–F, 7216–Y, 7492–B, 1238–A, 7191–X, 7472–H

   
   
2. Target: Z-642
   
3. W/T and R/T Operational Call Sign of each Squadron:

   Squadron	508 [Call Sign]	W/T WTM R/T CARLTON		Squadron	510 [Call Sign]	W/T RON R/T TIPSTAFF
   Squadron	509 [Call Sign]	W/T SQV R/T HOTMINT		Squadron	511 [Call Sign]	W/T WPR R/T PARTNERSHIP

4. a. Lead Box: Taxi – 0505; Take-Off – 0520; E.T.D. Field – 0520
   

5. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing English Coast: (OUT)
   0734	20,000 Ft	Beachy Head

6. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (IN)
   0752	23,000 Ft	50°03'N-01°20'E [On the coast 2 miles SW of Le Treport, France]

7. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (Out)
   1036	23,000 Ft	51°07'N-02°37'E [On the coast at Sint-Idesbald, Belgium]

8. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing English Coast: (IN)
   1104	11,000 Ft	Clacton

9. E.T.R.(Estimated Time of Return) Base: 1135 Hours
10. MF/DF [Medium Frequency/Direction Finder] Section: "H"
11. Bomb load of Each A/C: "A" Lead Box
    508 Squadron: 10 x 500# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/100 [Fuses]
    509 Squadron:
    510 Squadron: 10 x 500# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/100 [Fuses]
    511 Squadron:
    
    
    Bomb load of Each A/C: "A" Low Box
    508 Squadron:
    509 Squadron: 10 x 500# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/100 [Fuses]
    510 Squadron: 10 x 500# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/100 [Fuses]
    511 Squadron: 10 x 500# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/100 [Fuses]
    
    
    Bomb load of Each A/C: "A" High Box
    508 Squadron:
    509 Squadron:
    510 Squadron: 10 x 500# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/100 [Fuses]
    511 Squadron: 10 x 500# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/100 [Fuses]
12. Fuel Load of each A/C: 2700 Gallons
    
13. Group Leader:
    a. Lead Box: Name: J.T. Stewart Rank: Major A/C: 1874-Q  Sqdn. 508th
    b. Low Box: Name: K.W. Davey Rank: Capt. A/C: 7005-Q Sqdn. 511th
    c. High Box: Name: D.A. Gaylord Rank: Capt. A/C: 7381-U Sqdn. 511th
14. Passengers, if any: (Full Name, Rank, A/C and Squadron Passenger flying with)
    None
15. Actual Times Off and Return by Squadrons and A/C Letters:
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.
    508	1879–Q	____	____	510	7077–D	____	____
    	7066–O	____	____		1560–A	____	____
    	1757–G	____	____		1721–S	____	____
    	7349–B	____	____
    	2613–C	____	____
    	1711–F	____	____
    	1192–R	____	____
    	2470–J	____	____
    	1702–A	____	____
    	6151–M	____	____
    	7157–N	____	____

17. Low Box

    Squadron	A/C No. & Letter	A.T.O.	A.T.R.	Squadron	A/C No. & Letter	A.T.O.	A.T.R.
    509	9914–S	____	____	510	8038–R	____	____
    	1384–T	____	____		7196–M	____	____
    	0499–Q	____	____
    	7169–N	____	____
    	9760–M	____	____	511	7005–Q	____	____
    	3542–V	____	____
    	7202–Z	____	____
    	7144–R	____	____
    	7845–F	____	____
    	7149–X	____	____

18. High Box

    Squadron	A/C No. & Letter	A.T.O.	A.T.R.	Squadron	A/C No. & Letter	A.T.O.	A.T.R.
    510	1975–O	____	____	511	7381–U	____	____
    	7124–F	____	____		1875–P	____	____
    					7472–H	____	____
    					1748–V	____	____
    					1714–R	____	____
    					7318–S	____	____
    					8153–F	____	____
    					7216–Y	____	____
    					7492–B	____	____
    					1238–A	____	____
    					7191–X	____	____

    Report Compiled By Leo A. Curley, T/Sgt.