351st Bomb Group

1. Airplane and Crew Assignment Check.
   
2. Time Schedule:

   Lead Box			Low Box
   Stations   –	0415		Stations   –	____
   Start Engines –	0425		Start Engines –	Start Engines on taxi flares
   Taxi     –	0435		Taxi     –	____
   Take Off   –	0450		Take Off   –	____
   Last Take Off –	0605		Last Take Off –	___

   
   
3. Targets:
   Primary: Hamburg, Germany Oil Refineries
   Secondary: PFF – Centered Dark Area
   Last Resort: Any military objective in Germany without disrupting fighter support.
   
   
4. Loading:
   351 “A”: 18 x 250 LB. GPs [General Purpose]
   351 “B”:
   Composite:
   Nickels [Propaganda Leaflets] in Ship # - Y-7216, B-7492
   Chaff: Lead Grp. – 288 units – 2 min. before I.P. [Initial Point of Bomb Run] for 12 min.
   
   
5. Gasoline Loading: 2400 gallons
   Remarks: ____
   
   

6. Wing Formation	94th (A) CBW	94th (B) CBW	Comp. Group	Comp. CBW
   Lead		351st
   Low		351st
   High		457th

   
   
7. Division Formation:

   Position	CBW [Combat Wing]	Target	Departure Time at Coast
   Lead	40th A
   2nd	40th B
   3rd	1st A
   4th	1st B
   5th	1st C
   6th	94th A
   7th	94th B
   8th	41st A
   9th	41st B
   2nd Division	6 CW for Airfields around Hamburg
   3rd Division	6 CW for Oil Refineries in same area
   Marauders		3 CW – 3rd Stand by for French targets
   RAF [Royal Air Force]

   
   Remarks: ____
   
   
8. Fighter Cover: See Pilot's Flimsy

   • [Force]	[Latitude & Longitude]	[Call Sign]
     P-51s	5440-0800	Balance 1-1
     P-38s	5440-0800	Balance 1-2
     P-51s	5440-0800	Balance 1-3

     
     
9. Group Assembly:

   Box	Altitude	Place
   Lead	8,000'	Splasher #4
   Low	6,500'	Splasher #4
   High 457th	9,500'	Splasher #4

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

    PFF Bombing –	____
    Visual Bombing -	Jewelry Store
    Authenticator –	Red Wing
    Recall -	Hide and Seek
    Weather Code -	AVIBT
    Release "CHAFF" -	Tin Hat

    
    (B) Call Signs:

    	Call Sign	Flares	Tail Letter
    Lead 351st A	Woodcraft Red	RY	J
    Low 351st B	Woodcraft Brown	R	J
    401st A
    401st B
    High 457th A	Woodcraft Green	G	U
    457th B
    Composite
    1st C.B.W.
    40th C.B.W.
    41st C.B.W.
    Composite C.B.W.

    
    (C)

    U.S. Fighters	Balance 1
    R.A.F. Fighters
    Bombers	Vinegrove 1 - 7
    U.S. Grnd. Control	Colgate
    R.A.F. Grnd. Control

    
    

    Control Points:		Fighter Reference Points:
    No. 1 - English Coast		T - Hamburg
    No. 2 - 5430 - 0900		R - Bremen
    _____		I - Hanover
    _____		P - Hamm
    _____		S - Apeldom

    
    Remarks: Weather ship – Hotmint D-Dog
    
    (D)

    Colors of the Day
    Time	Color	Letter	Challenge
    0200 – 0800	RR	L	B
    0800 – 1400	RG	I	C
    1400 – 2000	Y-YR	N	S

    
    (E) Ships To Monitor [Radio Channels A, B, C & D]
    1. - All except following
    2. - D-146, B-349, N-169, Z-202, R-038
    3. - 8th AF X-926, G-949, D-524, B-492, C-576
    4. - All have available
       
    
    
16. Let-Down on Splasher # 4, if overcast.
    351st A Lead  165° Mag. [Magnetic Compass Heading]
    351st B Low  180° Mag. [Magnetic Compass Heading]
    457th A High  150° Mag.
    
    
17. Flying Control. –
    1. Taxi Plan.
    2. Emergency Fields. LONGHAM [Langham]
    3. Landing Aids.
       
       
18. Special Instructions:
    1. Spares turn back at 0300 3
    2. Radio silence will be maintained except for C.W.L. [Combat Wing Leader]
    3. Lead and Deputy will take off five minutes before rest of Grp.
    4. Tail gunner – use lamp in tail for Assembly.
    5. All pilots will get a green light before Take Off.
      a. Lead & Deputy from tower.
      b. All others from Caravan.
    
    

1. General Narrative. Forty aircraft, including two PFF aircraft and four aircraft scheduled as flying spares, took off at 0515 – 0546 hours. The assembly of the 94th “B” Combat Wing was scheduled for Splasher 4. The combat wing assembled without difficulty and proceeded to Grantham, Cottesmore, and Spalding, and fell into the Division assembly. The departure from Point Z was made two minutes late, but in approximately the proper position.
    About fifteen minutes out from the English coast, the 94th “B” Combat Wing found itself ahead of the 94th “A” Combat Wing. A dog leg to the right was made by the “B” Wing, and both combat wings regained their proper positions.
    No difficulties were met until the formation crossed the enemy coast. Shortly after crossing the coast the 41st “A” Combat Wing was found to be on the right of the 94th “B” Combat Wing rather than behind, as briefed. The 94th “B” was forced to delay the turn to the right for the IP [Initial Point of Bomb Run] until the 41st “A” had turned, thus making the 94th “B” Combat Wing eighth in the Division column rather than seventh as planned.
    The target was reached without further incident. Upon reaching the target area, it was found to be about seven/tenths overcast. The decision to bomb by PFF was made, and the High and Low Groups were notified. At this time, hopes of a visual run were still entertained and the visual bombardier was ready to take over at any time. However, a solid patch of cloud was over the BRL [Bomb Release Line] and the bombs were dropped by “mickey” [Radar].
    No enemy aircraft were encountered, but the flak over the target was intense and accurate. No planes were lost, but battle damage and slight casualties resulted.
    The return route was flown without incident, and the 94th “B” Combat Wing returned to base without further difficulty. Landings were made at 1201 – 1230 hours.
   
2. Aircraft Not Attacking. Both the Lead and Low Groups of the 94th “B” Combat Wing had two flying spares attached to the formation. These four aircraft returned as planned when there were no unfilled positions in the formation.
    Aircraft 42-107077, pilot Lt. Crockett, jettisoned part of its bomb load at two points (enemy coast and 54°27’N-07°10’E [North Sea NW of Heligoland]) in order to maintain formation after having lost one engine.
    Twenty-nine of the remaining aircraft bombed by PFF with the 94th “B” Combat Wing. The low low squadron of six aircraft bombed with the 303rd Group after having been cut off from the Low Group of the 94th “B” Combat Wing and were forced to join the 41st “A” Combat Wing as low low squadron of that wing.
   
3. Aircraft Lost. No aircraft were lost on the Mission of 18 June, 1944.
   
4. Combat Wing Air Commander. Major Paul L. Fishburne, flying in PFF aircraft 42-97601, led the 94th “B” Combat Wing.
   
   

1. Flight Plan and Log attached.
2. Track Chart attached.
3. Narrative.
   1. T/O at 0515 hours.
   2. Group formed at 0610 hours at 8,000 feet.
   3. Formed CBW [Combat Wing] at 0618 hours at 8,000 feet.
   4. Began climb at 0753 hours.
   5. Reached altitude at 0906 hours.
   6. Weather encountered over England:
      1. Clouds 10/10ths. Tops 6,000 feet.
      2. Visibility U [Unlimited] miles.
      3. Wind at altitude 310 degrees. 60 knots per hour.
   7. Means of navigation over England. GEE & Radio Compass
   8. Means of checking Metro Winds. GEE vectors and one wind on two headings.
   9. Joined task force at 0636 hours at Spalding.
   10. Departed English Coast at 0705 hours.
   11. Arrived Enemy Coast at 0914 hours.
   12. Fighter Rendezvous:
       1. Going in: ____ hours.
       2. Coming back: ____ hours.
   13. Wind used for bombing:
       1. 310 degrees.
       2. 60 knots per hour.
       3. How determined: GEE Vector
   14. Description of Bomb Run and Method of target Identification:
       1. Reached IP [Initial Point of bomb run] at 0940 hours.
       2. Mag [Magnetic Compass] heading over target 182 degrees.
       3. Altitude over Target 26,000 feet.
       4. Time bombs away 0946 hours.
       5. Method of target identification and weather over target: PFF made run but through break in clouds bombardier and navigator saw lane and rivers of Target. Cloud cover 5 to 7 tenths contrails.
   15. Difficulties encountered with Radio, compass, and special equipment: NONE
   16. Gee:
       1. Coordinates of furtherest fix 54°24'N-04°47'W [10 miles W of Isle of Man]
       2. Time 0826 hours.
   17. Comments: ____

Group: 351st
Target: Hamburg, Germany
Method of Bombing: P.F.F.
Altitude: 26,000’
Direction of Attack: 175° Mag. Heading
Wind Direction: 360°
Wind Velocity: 86 K
Bombardier’s Narrative: Flak was heavy on the bombing run, but not accurate. The C-1 [Autopilot] was used, but run was very rough. Bombing was PFF due to cloud cover and a heavy smoke screen. The turn at the I.P. was normal and as briefed. Bombs were away 0945 hours. Bombs were seen to hit in the dock area.

[Signed:] John J. Dunnigan, 1st Lt., Air Corps, Lead Bombardier

Group: 351st)
Target: Hamburg, Germany
Method of Bombing: PFF
Altitude: ____
Direction of Attack: 175° Magnetic Heading
Wind Direction: 360°
Wind Velocity: 86 K
Bombardier’s Narrative: Bombs were dropped on the PFF ship in the Lead Box. Flak was heavy but inaccurate. The C-1 was not used as run was made in Wing formation on the PFF ship. Bombs were away at 0945 hours. The I.P. [Initial Point of Bomb Run] was as briefed.

[Signed:] Clay J. Pinner, 1st Lt., Air Corps, Lead Bombardier

Bombardier - 1st Lt. Dunnigan, John J.  Pilot - Maj. Fishburne, Paul L. Navigator - 2nd Lt. Gootee, Norman L.
Aircraft B-17G   601-Z  Take-off - 0515 Landed - 1207
Objective - Hamburg, Germany
Aiming Point (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] - Oil Refineries
Initial Point - As briefed
Method of Attack - Wing
No. of Attacking A/C in Group: - 18   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 - 250 LB. AN-M57 G.P. [General Purpose]
Number of Bombs Loaded - 18   Released - Same
Fusing, Nose - 1/10   Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - On
Information at Release Point:

Type of Release - Train
Point of Impact If Seen - In Dock area
Mean Temp. Metro -11.5 Actual -11.5
Winds - Altitude - 25,600 Ft.  Direction - Metro 360°  Actual 360°  Velocity - Metro 86K  Actual 86K
Temp C. - Metro -33° C. Actual -33° C.

Bombardier -1st Lt. Pinner, Clay J.   Pilot - 1st Lt. Viste, Gerald D.  Navigator - 2nd Lt. Gallagher, Thomas J.
Aircraft # 077-W  Take-off - 0516  Landed - 1226
Objective - Hamburg, Germany
Aiming Point (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] - Oil Refineries
Initial Point - As ordered
Method of Attack - Wing
Number of Attacking A/C in Group - 18    Composite Group - ____
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own sighting operation - PFF
Deflection and Range sighting, Group - ____   Composite Group - ____
Range Sighting only, Group - ____    Composite Group - ____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 250 LB AN-M57 G.P.
Number of Bombs Loaded - 18    Released - 18
Fusing, Nose - 1/10    Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - DROPPED ON WING LEAD
Information at Release Point:

Type of Release - Train
Point of Impact If Seen - In Dock area
Mean Temp. Metro -11.5 Actual -11.5
Winds - Altitude - 25,000 Ft.  Direction - Metro 360° Actual 360° Velocity - Metro 86 Actual 86
Temp C. - Metro -33° C. Actual -33° C.

1. The target for this group was the dock area of Hamburg, Germany. Smoke screens and cloud obscured the target and bombing was done by PFF method.
2. Photos show bombs away and they can be plotted approximately 1 mile NE of the Hamburg M/Y [Railroad Marshalling Yard]. Using information furnished by the lead bombardier it is estimated that the bombs fell in the dock area in the vicinity of the Deutsche Petroleum A.G. and the Ölwerke Julius Schindler. There are seven refinery and storage installations in the vicinity and damage should be heavy.

1. Nil.
2. The Low Group bombed on the Lead Group of the CBW in the area of Münster. The Composite Group jettisoned its bombs in open country northwest of Münster.
3. This Group furnished four PFF ships for the mission to Hamburg, Germany. Two ships, L-636, piloted by Capt. Riegler in the lead position, and Y-600, piloted by Lt. Christensen as deputy lead, flew with the 401st Group in 94th “A” Combat Wing. Equipment in both ships worked fair with a workable range of 20 and 30 miles respectively. Both Mickey operators reported that they believed their bombs fell on the western edge of the city. Two ships, F-601, piloted by Lt. Maginn in the lead position, and A-687, piloted by Lt. Dennis as deputy lead, flew with the 351st Group in the 94th “B” Combat Wing. Equipment in A/C A-687 went out before reaching the enemy coast. Equipment in A/C F-601 worked fair with a range of 35 miles, and the operator reports that bombs fell in the briefed area. Bombing by all ships with working equipment was done on H2X.
4. Nil.
5. Nil.
6. Cloud of about 5/10ths was reported enroute, increasing to 6-8/10ths over the target area. Frequent wind shifts were reported as being different from the briefed weather data.
7. Nil.
8. Nil.

1. Ten bombs of Z.G. 3 leaflets and ten bombs of G-44 leaflets were dropped on the target.
2. Photos show bombs away, and it is estimated that the strike will be the center of the dock area. Many of the crews observed a terrific explosion, with great bursts of orange flame. Black smoke came up to heights of 7,000 feet.
3. Two FW-190’s painted black, and four ME-210’s, were observed near the target, but none approached within attacking distance of our lead and low boxes of the combat wing. No attacks by E/A [Enemy Aircraft] were seen by our crews and there are no claims [of Enemy Aircraft being shot down].
4. Flak encountered at the target by the lead and low boxes, furnished by this Group, was accurate and intense. It was of the continuous following and box-barrage types, and both black and white bursts and several rockets were observed. Meager to moderate flak was encountered at Kiel, Neumunster, Flensburg, Nordholz, Stade, Cuxhaven, and Scharhörn Island, but in all cases this flak was inaccurate for our formation.
5. Weather: There was a 6-8/10ths cloud cover with irregular breaks, allowing some ground observation.
6. There were approximately twenty-four vessels observed moving in the mouth of the Elbe River. Six merchant vessels were observed heading NW from Cuxhaven. Ten merchant vessels were seen anchored in the Kiel Canal.
7. PFF units were employed, believed with good results. Fighter support was excellent. One B-17 in the Wing ahead was observed going down over Hamburg at 0940 hours. No parachutes were seen.

1. Target: Assigned - Hamburg, Germany Bombed - Hamburg, Germany
2. Route as Flown. - As briefed
3. Weather Conditions - A. at Target. - 5 to 7/10 cloud  B. En route - Overcast to Heligoland; 5 to 6/10 cloud inland.
4. Were our A/C "Seen" or "Unseen" targets? (a) At Target - Not known (b) Enroute - Seen
 Any Condensation Trails? - A few – light persistent
5. Description of Flak, including type of Fire Control: Intense, deflection fair to good, altitude good for low box, fair for lead. Probably a barrage – it looked like a “solid wall” – and several crews reported that continuous following was also used by some of the batteries. Black bursts, high white bursts, large fiery flashes and a few irregular white smoke trails were observed.
6. Flak encountered or observed en route. (In the order experienced) -
 Husum, 0920, 25,000’ – meager, inaccurate.
 Kiel Area, and Kaiser Wilhelm Canal, 0925, 26,000’ – meager, low, deflection poor.
 Neumunster, 0930, 26,000’ – meager, inaccurate.
 Stade, 0950, 26,000’ – meager, inaccurate (observed).
 Nordholz, 1001, 25,000’ – meager, height good, deflection poor.
 Cuxhaven, 1005, 25,000’ – meager, inaccurate.
 Scharhorn Island, 1010, 25,000’ – moderate, height good, deflection poor.
7. Was Chaff carried? - Yes  How discharged? 2 min. before IP.
8. Position of Group - Lead and Low.
9. Group – Lead  A/C over enemy terr. – 17, A/C damaged – 9, A/C lost to flak – 0, Time over Target – 0945, 
Time of bombs away – 0945, Height – 26,000’, Axis of attack – 180° Mag. Bomb run – 2 min.
   Low  A/C over enemy terr. – 16, A/C damaged – 8, A/C lost to flak – 0, Time over Target – 0945, 
Time of bombs away – 0945, Height – 25,000’, Axis of attack – 175° Mag. Bomb run – 2 min.
10. Comments - Phenomena: None

    508th Squadron
A/C 949-G: Gunners on other planes are pointing guns at ships in formation. – Lt. Schaffer.
[Lt. Schaffer was on A/C 971-J below & Lt. Edwards was on A/C 949-G above.]
A/C 971-J: Like the friendly fighter support. – Lt. Edwards.

    509th Squadron
A/C 216-U: Security relaxing in Officer’s Mess; we were told the target before going to Briefing Room. – Lt. Johnston, Lt. Warren.
  Guards near plane are too inquisitive; they asked for target information. – Sgt. Witherspoon.
A/C 108-Y: Tail gunner of one A/C in high box shot out engine of ship following – poor gun discipline. – Entire Crew.
A/C 384-T: Squadron lead very good – good group evasive action. – Lt. Sutton.
A/C 676-L: Leading not too good as we almost ran into several formations. – Lt. McCall.

    510th Squadron
A/C 082-B: Guns on this ship in bad shape and ammunition boxes about half empty. No food in airplane. – Entire Crew.
A/C 955-P: Plates in EM [Enlisted Men] Mess are dirty. – Sgt. Crittenden.

    511th Squadron
A/C 139-K: Transportation did not come to take them from drying room to ship – had to get ride with other outfit. – Lt. Woodrum.
A/C 492-B: Why were all the planes of 1st Division converging on target at the same time on different headings? Causes too much confusion. – Lt. Karagiannis.
A/C 153-F: Two 2nd Lts. standing at map using flash light showing target and route with truck drivers present. – Sgt. DeMeritt.
A/C 952-H: Few more cookies in lunches. – Whole Crew.
  Poor security measures at navigation room; Bombardier walked in after navigator and no one stopped him or asked his name. – Lt. Behling.
A/C 524-D: Holding back ratings, as this Group does, is very unfair. – Sgt. Cameron.
  Our mess hall could be much cleaner; it has an unpleasant odor. – All Gunners.

A/C 601-Z. flying at 26,000 feet at 1005, reported 25 merchant ships east of Cuxhaven, protected by barrage balloons, E-Boats, and aircraft.

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

1. Abortives and Flying Spares:
   1. Airplane No. 42-31711, 508th Squadron, returned early as planned.
   2. Airplane No. 43-37534, 508th Squadron, returned early as planned.
   3. Airplane No. 43-37727, 508th Squadron, returned early as planned.
   4. Airplane No. 42-97202, 509th Squadron, returned early as planned.
2. Battle Damage:
   1. Lead Box:
      1. Airplane No. 42-102949, 508th Squadron. One hole through Right elevator trim tab by flak. One flak hole through outer right wing panel, by skin damage only.
      2. Airplane No. 42-38146, 508th Squadron. Skin damage to leading edge of LH stabilizer by flak. Slight flak hole #4 nacelle by flak injuring one stringer.
      3. Airplane No. 42-102971, 508th Squadron. Slight flak hole underside and top of left inboard wing panel. Small flak hole right side of fuselage above ball turret.
      4. Airplane No. 42-97349, 508th Squadron. Clean 1” flak hole in #1 ring cowl knocking a slight amount of cooling fins from cylinder. Small skin hole by flak tail compartment under elevator. Small flak hole underside of RH inboard wing panel.
      5. Airplane No. 42-97144, 509th Squadron. One flak hole through left aileron. One flak hole underside R wing inboard panel near fuselage. Two flak holes top of LH outboard wing panel.
      6. Airplane No. 43-37676, 509th Squadron. Flak hole bottom #1 nacelle. Flak hole through LH elevator.
      7. Airplane No. 43-37595, 509th Squadron. Two flak holes bottom of LH stabilizer. Flak hole bottom of fuselage, just rear of nose section. Flak hole bottom of RH wing, through gusset plate. Flak damage to push rod housing #1 cylinder, #1 engine. Flak hole top of RH inboard wing panel between #4 and #4 nacelles.
      8. Airplane No. 44-6108, 509th Squadron. Large flak hole right elevator. Large flak hole right stabilizer. Flak hole entered bottom of RH inboard wing panel near #2 nacelle, damaged skin, circumferential stiffener and stringer, cut and damaged five engine cables. One flak hole top of #2 nacelle. One flak hole top of LH inboard wing panel, skin damage only.
      9. Airplane No. 42-97687, 509th Squadron. Flak hole bottom of RH outer wing panel, came out top. Flak damaged skin and corrugation of LH inboard wing panel.
   2. Low Box:
      1. Airplane No. 42-97193, 509th Squadron. One flak hole through right horizontal stabilizer. Flak damage to #1 nacelle and intercooler duct. Flak hole #3 nacelle. Flak hole underside LH wing inboard panel.
      2. Airplane No. 44-6077, 509th Squadron. Flak hole bottom of fuselage damaging longitudinal stiffener. Flak hole left side of vertical stabilizer. Two flak holes underside LH inboard wing panel.
      3. Airplane No. 42-97169, 509th Squadron. Flak hole bottom of fuselage rear of nose section. Flak hole plexiglass nose section. Flak hole left landing light glass.
      4. Airplane No. 42-97216, 509th Squadron. Numerous flak holes through left elevator and stabilizer. One flak hole through tail gunner’s compartment. Numerous flak holes both wings, ailerons, ball turret, bottom of fuselage, left and right side of fuselage, damaging skin, stringers, Tokyo tanks, fuel tanks, feeder tank, tail gunner’s window.
      5. Airplane No. 43-37512, [510th Squadron]. Small flak hole bottom of right wing tip. One flak hole through LH inboard wing panel, damaging corrugation.
      6. Airplane No. 44-6139, 511th Squadron. Flak broke Top turret glass. Skin damage by flak to chin turret. Skin damage by flak to top of right inboard wing panel.
      7. Airplane No. 42-102952, 511th Squadron. Two flak holes in left and right wing leading edges. Flak hole top of right outboard wing panel just forward of trailing edge. One flak hole rear of bomb escape hatch.
      8. Airplane No. 42-38153, 511th Squadron. Three small flak holes right wing, skin damage only. One flak hole through fabric of rudder. Four small flak breaks top of right wing tip. Flak damage to plexiglass nose. Small flak hole left side of fuselage below left waist window.
   
   

   TOTAL A/C DAMAGED		MINOR DAMAGE		BY FLAK
   17		17		17

1. The following armament malfunctions were reported on completion of the Mission of 18 June, 1944.
   1. A/C 42-97169 – Three bombs on the top left inboard rack were salvoed on the target. Intervalometer failed. Replaced. Bomb bay doors would not close electrically. Pinion shaft sheared. Replaced.
   2. A/C 42-107216 – Had to salvo. This ship was carrying nickels, and checked out OK.
   3. A/C 42-31384 – Had to salvo two bombs on the target. Faulty A-2 release replaced.
   4. A/C 42-97926 – Had to salvo three bombs on the target. Faulty A-2 release replaced.
2. Eighteen (18) all electrical ships were utilized.

1. The following deficiencies and disabilities were determined through interrogation:

    510th Bombardment Sq.
A/C B-082 - F-1 Electric Heated suit burned out on right sleeve elbow. – S/Sgt. Davis.

[Signed:] Ernest J. Cater, 1st Lt., Air Corps, Group Equipment Officer

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

   a. 94th "B" Combat Wing   Lead Group
   Sqdn 508th A/C: 7601–Z, 8146–D, 7349–B, 2971–J, 2949–G, (7727–N, 1711–F Spares)
   Sqdn 509th A/C: 7687–Z, 7144–R, 7926–X, 1384–T, 6108–Y, 7676–L, 7595–O
   Sqdn 510th A/C: 2455–P, 7515–L, 2576–C, 7077–D, 1560–A, 7124–F
   Sqdn 511th A/C: [None]
   P.F.F. Sqdn ___ A/C: ___

   b. 94th "B" Combat Wing   Low Group
   Sqdn 508th A/C: (7534–L Spare)
   Sqdn 509th A/C: 6077–W, 6078–G, 7169–N, 7202–Z, 7216–U, 7193–P
   Sqdn 510th A/C: 7512–S, 6082–B, 8038–R, 7252–K
   Sqdn 511th A/C: 8153–F, 6139–K, 7571–X, 7524–D, 1714–R, 1748–V, 7492–B, 7216–Y, (2952–H Spare)
   P.F.F. Sqdn ___ A/C: ___

2. Target: GQ1622-B
   
3. W/T and R/T Operational Call Sign of each Squadron:

   Squadron	508 [Call Sign]	W/T UXL R/T CARLTON		Squadron	510 [Call Sign]	W/T MPM R/T TIPSTAFF
   Squadron	509 [Call Sign]	W/T PFA R/T HOTMINT		Squadron	511 [Call Sign]	W/T TGO R/T PARTNERSHIP

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

5. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing English Coast: (OUT)
   0705	8,000 Ft	53°25'N-00°13'E [Near Grimsby, England]

6. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (IN)
   0926	26,000 Ft	54°30'N-09°00'E [Husum, Germany]

7. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (Out)
   1014	26,000 Ft	53°45'N-08°30'E [14 miles N of Bremerhaven, Germany]

8. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing English Coast: (IN)
   1156	3,000 Ft	Cromer

9. E.T.R.(Estimated Time of Return) Base: 1227 Hours
10. MF/DF [Medium Frequency/Direction Finder] Section: "G"
11. Bomb load of Each A/C: Lead Box
    508 Squadron: 18 x 250# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/40 [Fuses]
    509 Squadron: 18 x 250# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/40 [Fuses]
    510 Squadron: 18 x 250# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/40 [Fuses]
    511 Squadron: [None]
    
    
    Bomb load of Each A/C: Low Box
    508 Squadron: 18 x 250# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/40 [Fuses]
    509 Squadron: 18 x 250# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/40 [Fuses]
    510 Squadron: 18 x 250# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/40 [Fuses]
    511 Squadron: 18 x 250# G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/40 [Fuses]
    
    Y-7216, B-7492 Nickels [Propaganda Leaflets]
12. Fuel Load of each A/C: 2400 Gallons
    
13. Group Leader:
    a. Lead Box: Name: P.L. Fishburne Rank: Major A/C: 7601-Z  Sqdn. 508th
    b. Low Box: Name: G.W. Viste Rank: 1st Lt. A/C: 6077-W Sqdn. 509th
14. Passengers, if any: (Full Name, Rank, A/C and Squadron Passenger flying with)
    None

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