94th "C" Box | |||
Stations – | |||
Start Engines – | |||
Taxi – | |||
Take Off – | |||
Last Take Off – |
Wing Formation | 94th (A) CBW | 94th (B) CBW | 94th (C) CBW | Comp. CBW |
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Lead | 401st | 457th | 351st | |
Low | 401st | 457th | 351st | |
High | 401st | 457th | 351st |
Position | CBW [Combat Wing] | Target | Departure Time at Coast |
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Lead | 1st "A" | ||
2nd | 1st "B" | ||
3rd | 41st "A" | ||
4th | 1st "C" | ||
5th | 94th "A" | ||
6th | 41st "B" | ||
7th | 41st "C" | ||
8th | 40th "A" | ||
9th | 94th "B" | ||
10th | 94th "C" | ||
11th | 40th "B" | ||
2nd Division | Same Area | Approx. Same Time | |
3rd Division | Same Area | Approx. Same Time | |
Marauders | |||
RAF [Royal Air Force] |
[Force] | [Latitude & Longitude] | [Call Sign] |
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P-51s | 4919-0002W | Balance 1-1 (Area [Support]) |
Box | Altitude | Place |
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351 Lead | 16,000' | Kingscliffe Buncher |
351 High | 12,000' | Kingscliffe Buncher |
351 Low | 10,000' | Kingscliffe Buncher |
94 A Lead | 11,000' | Cottesmore Buncher |
94 B Lead | 11,000' | Glatton Buncher |
PFF Bombing – | In Clear |
Visual Bombing - | In Clear |
Authenticator – | Twenty Grand |
Recall - | Pass the Ammunition |
Weather Code - | VBATI |
Release "CHAFF" - | In Clear |
Call Sign | Flares | Remarks | |
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351st Lead Box Leader | Woodcraft Charlie Lead | GY [Green Yellow] | |
351st Low Box Leader | Woodcraft Charlie Low | RR [Red Red] | |
351st High Box Leader | Woodcraft Charlie High | GG [Green Green] | |
401st A | Normal | ||
401st B | |||
457th A | Normal | ||
457th B | |||
Composite | |||
1st C.B.W. | |||
40th C.B.W. | |||
41st C.B.W. | |||
Composite C.B.W. |
U.S. Fighters | Balance | |
R.A.F. Fighters | ||
Bombers | Vinegrove 1 - 10 | |
U.S. Grnd. Control | Colgate | |
R.A.F. Grnd. Control |
Control Points: | Fighter Reference Points: | |
C.P. 1 [Selsey Bill] | S - Lemans | |
C.P. 2 [4919N-0002W] | M - St Quentin | |
_____ | O - Orleans | |
_____ | K - Bourg | |
_____ | E - Chalons | |
_____ | R - Paris |
Colors of the Day | |||
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Time | Color | Letter | Challenge |
0200 – 0800 | GY | Y | V |
0800 – 1400 | RY | Q | H |
1400 – 2000 | RG | P | D |
CBW Air Commander: | Major Paul L. Fishburne. |
Pilot: | Captain Donald E. Floden |
Navigator: | Captain William D. Badger |
Bombardier: | Lt. Robert E. McFarlane |
Group Leader: | Captain Harry B. Holsapple |
Pilot: | Lt. Charles H. Auten |
Navigator: | Lt. James J. King |
Bombardier: | Lt. Elmer R. Robinson |
Group Leader: | Lt. Clifford T. Pryor |
Pilot: | Lt. Lloyd S. Leland |
Navigator: | Lt. Richard R. Cheswick |
Bombardier: | Lt. Alexander H. Kubetin |
94th “C” COMBAT WING FORMATION | ||||
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Lead Box | High Box | Low Box | TOTAL | |
No. of A/C Failing to Take Off | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
No. of A/C Airborne | 13 | 13 | 13 | 39 |
No. of A/C Airborne Less Unused Spares | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 |
No. of A/C Sorties | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 |
No. of A/C Attacking | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 |
No. of A/C Not Attacking | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Name of Primary Target | Airdrome, Chateaudun, France | |||
(A) No. of A/C Attacking Primary Target | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 |
(B) No., Size & Type Of Bombs | 120 x 500# GP | 120 x 500# GP | 120 x 500# GP | 360 x 500# GP |
Name of Secondary Target | ||||
(A) No. of A/C Attacking Secondary Target | ||||
(B) No., Size & Type Of Bombs | ||||
Name of Last Resort Target (LRT) | ||||
(A) No. of A/C Attacking LRT | ||||
(B) No., Size & Type Of Bombs | ||||
Name of Target of Opportunity (T.O.) | ||||
(A) No. of A/C Attacking T.O. | ||||
(B) No., Size & Type Of Bombs | ||||
No. of A/C Lost - Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
No. of A/C Lost - Flak | ||||
No. of A/C Lost - Flak and E/A | ||||
No. of A/C Lost - Enemy Aircraft | ||||
No. of A/C Lost - Accident | ||||
No. of A/C Lost - Unknown | ||||
Time of Take Off | 1111 | 1110 | 1113 | |
Time of Attack | 1522 | 1523 | 1523 | |
Average Time of Flight | 6:17 | 6:26 | 6:21 | |
Altitude of Release | 20,418’ | 21,018’ | 19,818’ | |
Visual or PFF | Visual | Visual | Visual | |
Enemy Resistance – AA Intensity & Accuracy | Meager and Accurate | |||
Enemy Resistance – Fighter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Enemy Resistance – Bombers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
U.S. A/C Engaged by Enemy Aircraft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Degree of Success | GOOD RESULTS |
Bombardier - 1st Lt. Mc Farlane, Robert E. Pilot - Major Fishburne, P.L. & Capt. Floden, D.E. Navigator - Capt. Badger, W.D. & Lt. Sichel, S.I.
Aircraft B-17G Q-879 Take-off - 1111 Landed - 1728
Objective - A/D [Airdrome] at Chateaudun, 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.'s [General Purpose]
Number of Bombs Loaded - 10 Released - Same
Fusing, Nose - 1/10 Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - On
Information at Release Point:
Altitude of Target - 430' | Magnetic Heading Ordered 325° Actual 322° | |
True Altitude Above Target - 20,418' | True Heading 323° | |
Indicated Altitude - 20,000' | Drift, Estimated 0° - Actual 1° Right | |
Pressure Altitude of Target +152 | True Track 324° | |
Altimeter Setting 29.92 | Actual Range 8,743.77' | |
Calculated Indicated Air Speed - 150K | B.S. Type - M-9 | |
True Air Speed - 212K | Time of Release 1522 | |
Ground Speed Est. 175 Actual 177 | Length of Bombing Run - 18 miles | |
Wind Direction Metro - 320° Actual - 315° | Intervalometer Setting - 75' | |
Wind Velocity Metro 30 Actual 27 | C-1 Pilot [Autopilot] - X [Used] | |
D.S. - 142 Trail - 52 ATF - 37.3 | A-5 Pilot _____ | |
Tan. D.A, Est. .42 Actual .45 | Manual Pilot - ____ |
Type of Release - Train
Point of Impact If Seen - Short
Mean Temp. Metro +2 Actual +2
Winds - Altitude - 20,418 Ft. Direction - Metro 320° Actual 315° Velocity - Metro 30 Actual 27
Temp C. - Metro -14° C. Actual -12° C.
Bombardier - 1st Lt. Robinson, Elmer R. Pilot - Capt. Holsapple, Harry B. Navigator - 2nd Lt. King, James G.
Aircraft B-17G P-955 Take-off - 1110 Landed - 1736
Objective - A/D [Airdrome] at Chateaudun, 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: Lead A/C Composite Group - ____
Range Sighting only, Group - ____ Composite Group - ____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 500 Lb. AN-M43 G.P.'s [General Purpose]
Number of Bombs Loaded - 10 Released - Same
Fusing, Nose - 1/10 Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - On
Information at Release Point:
Altitude of Target - 430' | Magnetic Heading Ordered 325° Actual 314° | |
True Altitude Above Target - 21,018' | True Heading 304° | |
Indicated Altitude - 20,600' | Drift, Estimated 0° - Actual 1° Left | |
Pressure Altitude of Target +152 | True Track 303° | |
Altimeter Setting 29.92 | Actual Range 8,760' | |
Calculated Indicated Air Speed - 150K | B.S. Type - M-9 3690 | |
True Air Speed - 210K | Time of Release 1523 | |
Ground Speed Est. 175 Actual 184 | Length of Bombing Run - 7 minutes | |
Wind Direction Metro - 320° Actual - 332° | Intervalometer Setting - Minimum - Salvo | |
Wind Velocity Metro 30 Actual 28 | C-1 Pilot [Autopilot] _____ | |
D.S. - 140 Trail - 52 ATF - 37.91 | A-5 Pilot _____ | |
Tan. D.A, Est. .41 Actual .43 | Manual Pilot - X [Used] |
Type of Release - Train - Salvo
Point of Impact If Seen - On briefed M.P.I. [Mean Point of Impact]
Mean Temp. Metro +2 Actual +2
Winds - Altitude - 21,018 Ft. Direction - Metro 320° Actual 332° Velocity - Metro 30 Actual 28
Temp C. - Metro -14° C. Actual -14° C.
Bombardier - 2nd Lt. Kubetin, Alexander H. Pilot - 1st Lt. Leland, Lloyd S. Navigator - 2nd Lt. Cheswick, Richard R.
Aircraft B-17G U-381 Take-off - 1113 Landed - 1744
Objective - A/D [Airdrome] at Chateauden, 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: Lead A/C Composite Group - ____
Range Sighting only, Group - ____ Composite Group - ____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 500 Lb. AN-M43 G.P.'s [General Purpose]
Number of Bombs Loaded - 10 Released - Same
Fusing, Nose - 1/10 Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - On
Information at Release Point:
Altitude of Target - 430 | Magnetic Heading Ordered 325° Actual 320° | |
True Altitude Above Target - 19,818 | True Heading 317° | |
Indicated Altitude - 19,400 | Drift, Estimated 0° - Actual 1° Left | |
Pressure Altitude of Target +152 | True Track 312° | |
Altimeter Setting 29.92 | Actual Range 8,419' | |
Calculated Indicated Air Speed - 150K | B.S. Type - Norden # Y | |
True Air Speed - 212K | Time of Release 1523 | |
Ground Speed Est. 175 Actual 173 | Length of Bombing Run - 8 minutes | |
Wind Direction Metro - 320° Actual - 298° | Intervalometer Setting - 75' | |
Wind Velocity Metro 30 Actual 34 | C-1 Pilot [Autopilot] X [Used] | |
D.S. - 144.3 Trail - 55 ATF - 36.73 | A-5 Pilot _____ | |
Tan. D.A, Est. .42 Actual .43 | Manual Pilot - ____ |
Type of Release - Train
Point of Impact If Seen - As Briefed
Mean Temp. Metro +2 Actual +2
Winds - Altitude - 19,818 Ft. Direction - Metro 320° Actual 298° Velocity - Metro 30 Actual 34
Temp C. - Metro -14° C. Actual -14° C.
508th Sqdn.
A/C 557-K Ball Turret gunner was out of the turret most of the trip, in A/C 702-A - Whole crew.
A/C 193-P "Woodcraft Baker" (Glatton) on V.H.F. constantly. - Lt. Muhleman.
A/C 971-J We had to wait more than half an hour for transportation from plane. - All Officers.
A/C 711-F Why did Wing Leader make 360 over I.P.? - Lt. Poston.
511th Sqdn.
A/C 153-F Low Group lead was not very good. - Lt. Utley.
A/C 169-N Low Squadron lead in Low Box was not too good. It was hard to stay in formation. - Lt. Bunnell.
A/C 524-D Be more careful cleaning guns of rounds; one entered top of ship in nose above bombardier's head. - Lt. Merrill.
TOTAL A/C DAMAGED | MINOR DAMAGE | BY FLAK | ||
4 | 4 | 4 |
Aircraft No. 854 Squadron - 509 Pilot - Underhill
Time of Abortive - 1356 Location when Aborted - Mid Channel
Reason For Abortive - Flying Spare
Disposition of Bombs: ____
Altitude At Time of Aborting: ____
Enemy Opposition Encountered - ____
Remarks: Formation complete + one other spare.
[Signed] D.B. Underhill
a. 94th "C" Combat Wing Lead Group |
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Sqdn 508th A/C: Q–1879, K–7557, A–1702, L–7920, H–8004, P–7258, J–2971, G–7850, N–7727, F–1711, (R–1192 Spare) |
Sqdn 509th A/C: O–7595, P–7193 |
Sqdn 510th A/C: None |
Sqdn 511th A/C: None |
P.F.F. Sqdn ___ A/C: ____ |
b. 94th "C" Combat Wing High Group |
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Sqdn 508th A/C: None |
Sqdn 509th A/C: W–6077, R–6156, L–7676, Z–7696, U–7216, (V–7854 Spare) |
Sqdn 510th A/C: P–2955, V–1509, R–8038, K–7252, L–7515, G–7862, S–7512 |
Sqdn 511th A/C: None |
c. 94th "C" Combat Wing Low Group |
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Sqdn 508th A/C: None |
Sqdn 509th A/C: M–7964, N–7169 |
Sqdn 510th A/C: None |
Sqdn 511th A/C: U–7381, Q–7005, Z–7046, G–7533, A–1238, X–7571, Y–7216, D–7524, B–7492, F–8153, (T–1384 Spare) |
Squadron | 508 [Call Sign] | W/T RGL R/T CARLTON | Squadron | 510 [Call Sign] | W/T SAK R/T TIPSTAFF | |
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Squadron | 509 [Call Sign] | W/T KOH R/T HOTMINT | Squadron | 511 [Call Sign] | W/T LAW R/T PARTNERSHIP |
Time: | Height: | Place of Crossing English Coast: (OUT) |
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1338 | 15,000 Ft | Selsey Bill |
Time: | Height: | Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (IN) |
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1403 | 20,000 Ft | 49°19'N-00°02'W [At the coast of Auberville, France] |
Time: | Height: | Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (Out) |
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1538 | 20,000 Ft | 49°19'N-00°02'W [At the coast of Auberville, France] |
Time: | Height: | Place of Crossing English Coast: (IN) |
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1614 | 10,000 Ft | Selsey Bill |
Report Compiled By John Maksimik, S/Sgt.
94th "C" CBW Lead Box Formation at Take–Off and Over Target | ||||||||
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508th Squadron | ||||||||
Fishburne–Floden A/C 42-31879 Q | ||||||||
Van Sandt A/C 43-37595 O | Condon A/C 43-37557 K | |||||||
Miller A/C 42-98004 H | Muhleman A/C 42-97193 P | |||||||
Jizmejian A/C 42-102971 J | Muffett A/C 42-97258 P | Wright A/C 43-37920 L | Cartwright A/C 42-31702 A | |||||
Ballard A/C 43-37850 G | Petty A/C 42-31192 R Flying Spare | |||||||
Poston A/C 42-31711 F | Angelini–Kennedy A/C 43-37727 N |
94th "C" CBW High Box Formation at Take–Off and Over Target | ||||||||
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510th Squadron | ||||||||
Holsapple–Auten A/C 42-102955 P | ||||||||
Barnhart A/C 42-31509 V | Olson A/C 44-6077 W | |||||||
McIntyre–Fultz A/C 43-37515 L | Matre A/C 44-6156 R | |||||||
Belmeyer A/C 43-37862 G | McFarland A/C 43-37676 L | McGee A/C 42-97252 K | Ford A/C 42-38038 R | |||||
Marsey A/C 43-37512 S | Underhill A/C 43-37854 V Flying Spare | |||||||
Bennett A/C 42-97216 U | Hennigan A/C 43-37696 Z |
94th "C" CBW Low Box Formation at Take–Off and Over Target | ||||||||
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511th Squadron | ||||||||
Leland–Pryor A/C 42-97381 U | ||||||||
Strange A/C 42-107046 Z | Dingle A/C 42-107005 Q | |||||||
Myl A/C 42-107216 Y | Karagiannis A/C 43-37533 G | |||||||
Brackens A/C 42-97492 B | Merrill A/C 43-37534 D | Bjoring A/C 43-37571 X | Barieau A/C 42-31238 A | |||||
Uttley A/C 42-38153 F | Stewart A/C 42-31384 T Spare | |||||||
Bunnell A/C 42-97169 N | Boyd A/C 43-37964 M |