Lead Box | |||
Stations – | 0715 | ||
Start Engines – | 0725 | ||
Taxi – | 0735 | ||
Take Off – | 0750 | ||
Last Take Off – | 0850 |
Wing Formation | 94th (A) CBW | 94th (B) CBW | 94th (C) CBW | Comp. CBW |
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Lead | 401 | 351 | 457 | |
Low | 401 | 351 | 457 | |
High | 401 | 351 | 457 |
Position | CBW [Combat Wing] | Target | Departure Time at Coast |
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Lead | 1st "A" | Magdeburg | 0910 - Clacton |
2nd | 1st "B" | Magdeburg | 0912 - Clacton |
3rd | 1st "C" | Magdeburg | 0914 - Clacton |
4th | 40 "A" | Magdeburg | 0916 - Clacton |
5th | 40 "B" | Magdeburg | 0918 - Clacton |
6th | 40 "C" | Magdeburg | 0920 - Clacton |
7th | 94th "A" | Magdeburg | 0922 - Clacton |
8th | 94th "B" | Magdeburg | 0924 - Clacton |
9th | 94th "C" | Magdeburg | 0926 - Clacton |
10th | 41 "A" | Magdeburg | 0928 - Clacton |
11th | 41 "B" | Magdeburg | 0930 - Clacton |
12th | 41 "C" | Magdeburg | 0932 - Clacton |
2nd Division | 24 Sqdns. | Kassel M/Y | Grt. Yarmouth - 0950 |
3rd Division | 24 Sqdns. | Merseburg Fuel | Southwold - 0930 |
Marauders | |||
RAF [Royal Air Force] |
[Force] | [Latitude & Longitude] | [Call Sign] | Type Support |
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3 Groups P-51 | 50°25’N - 06°30’E | [Balance] 1-1, 1-2, 1-3 | Close Support |
1 Groups P-51 | From 50°46’N - 09°35’E | [Balance] 1-4 | Close Support |
1 Groups P-51 | From 51°46’N - 10°30’E | [Balance] 1-5 | Close Support |
1 Mixed Grp. P-51,P-38 | From 52°04’N - 10°34’E | [Balance] 1-6 | Close Support |
351st "B" Group | Box | Altitude | Place |
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Lead | 8,000' | Kings Cliffe [Buncher] | |
Low | 7,000' | Kings Cliffe [Buncher] | |
High | 9,000' | Kings Cliffe [Buncher] | |
401st "A" Group | Lead | 8,000' | Cottesmore [Buncher] |
Low | 7,000' | Cottesmore [Buncher] | |
High | 9,000' | Cottesmore [Buncher] | |
457th "C" Group | Lead | 8,000' | Glatton [Buncher] |
Low | 7,000' | Glatton [Buncher] | |
High | 9,000' | Glatton [Buncher] |
PFF Bombing – | ____ |
Visual Bombing – | ____ |
Authenticator – | Diamond Jim |
Recall – | Five Cent Series |
Weather Code – | VBITA |
Release "CHAFF" – | ____ |
W/X [Weather] A/C – | Macro-King |
Call Sign | Flares | Remarks | |
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351st A | Woodcraft Baker Lead | GY [Green Yellow] | |
351st B | Woodcraft Baker Low | RR [Red Red] | |
351st C | Woodcraft Baker High | GG | |
401st A | Woodcraft Able Lead | RY | |
401st B | |||
457th A | Woodcraft Charlie Lead | RY | |
457th B | |||
Composite | |||
1st C.B.W. | |||
40th C.B.W. | |||
41st C.B.W. | |||
Composite C.B.W. |
U.S. Fighters | Balance One | |
R.A.F. Fighters | ||
Bombers | Vinegrove One-Eight | |
U.S. Grnd. Control | Colgate | |
R.A.F. Grnd. Control |
Control Points: | Fighter Reference Points: | |
One - Clacton | P - Koblenz | |
Two - 51°10’N - 02°44’E | I - Hersfeld | |
Three - 50°10’N - 07°44’E | S - Kassel | |
Four - 50°46’N - 09°35’E | T - Brunswick | |
Five - 50°46’N - 09°35’E | O - Magdeburg | |
Six - 50°10’N - 07°44’E | L - Halle |
Colors of the Day | |||
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Time | Color | Letter | Challenge |
0700 – 1300 | GG | I | D |
1300 – 1900 | GY | V | C |
Box | [Let-Down On] | [Magnetic Compass Heading] |
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351st A | Kings Cliffe Buncher | 030° Mag. |
401st A | Cottesmore Buncher | 010° Mag. |
457th A | Glatton Buncher | 050° Mag. |
"B" Group Lead | ||
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Group Leader: | Lt. Colonel Paul D. Wood | |
Pilot: | 1st Lt. John T. Eickhoff | |
Navigator: | 1st Lt. John R. Gulnac | |
Bombardier: | 1st Lt. Warren C. Steitz |
High Sqdn. Lead | ||
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Pilot: | 1st Lt. Evan A. Poston | |
Co-Pilot: | 2nd Lt. Charles T. Molitor | |
Navigator: | 2nd Lt. Irl A. Irwin | |
Bombardier: | 2nd Lt. George H. Plaut |
94th "B" GROUP 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 | 12 | 38 |
No. of A/C Airborne Less Unused Spares | 12 | 13 | 12 | 37 |
No. of A/C Sorties | 12 | 13 | 12 | 37 |
No. of A/C Attacking | 12 | 13 | 12 | 37 |
No. of A/C Not Attacking | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Name of Primary Target | Magdeburg, Germany | |||
(A) No. of A/C Attacking Primary Target | 12 | 13 | 12 | 37 |
(B) No., Size & Type Of Bombs | 120 x 500# GP | 130 x 500# Incd | 119 x 500# GP | 239 x 500# GP 130 x 500# Incd |
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 | 1 | 1 |
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 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1* |
Time of Take Off | 0746 | 0747 | 0749 | |
Time of Attack | 1154 | 1154 | 1154 | |
Average Time of Flight | 8:05 | 8:04 | 8:12 | |
Altitude of Release | 26,423’ | 27,023’ | 25,823’ | |
Visual or PFF | PFF | PFF | PFF | |
Enemy Resistance – AA Intensity & Accuracy | Moderate 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 | Results Unobserved |
Bombardier - 1st Lt. Steitz, W.C.
Pilot - Lt. Colonel Wood, Paul & 1st Lt. Eickhoff, J.
Navigator - 1st Lt. Gulnac, John
Aircraft B-17G L-045 Take-off - 0747 Landed - 1552
Objective - Marshalling Yards, Magdeburg, Germany
Aiming Point (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] - PFF
Initial Point - 52°04’N - 10°34’E [Just west of Börßum, Germany]
Method of Attack - Group (2 Sqdns.)
No. of Attacking A/C in Group: - 24 Composite Group - ____
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own Sighting Operation: ONE (PFF)
Deflection and Range Sighting, Group: ONE (PFF) Composite Group - ____
Range Sighting only, Group - None Composite Group - ____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 500# G.P. [General Purpose] AN-M43
Number of Bombs Loaded - 10 & 1 Sky Marker Released - Same
Fusing, Nose - 1/10 Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - PFF On
Information at Release Point:
Altitude of Target - +149 | Magnetic Heading Ordered 82° Actual 110° | |
True Altitude Above Target - 25,626’ | True Heading 105° | |
Indicated Altitude - 26,000’ | Drift, Estimated 5° Right - Actual 11° Right | |
Pressure Altitude of Target +185 | True Track 116° | |
Altimeter Setting 29.92 | Actual Range 16,138' | |
Calculated Indicated Air Speed - 150K | B.S. Type - M-9 | |
True Air Speed - 228K | Time of Release 11:56½ | |
Ground Speed Est. 284 Actual 275 | Length of Bombing Run - 11 min. | |
Wind Direction Metro - 280° Actual - 325° | Intervalometer Setting - 200’ | |
Wind Velocity Metro 57K Actual 52K | C-1 Pilot [Autopilot] - X [Used] | |
D.S. - 125.0 Trail - 61 ATF - 42.40 | A-5 Pilot _____ | |
Tan. D.A, Est. .63 Actual .60 | Manual Pilot - ____ |
Type of Release - Train 200'
Point of Impact If Seen - Unobserved
Mean Temp. Metro -14 Actual -14.5
Winds - Altitude - 26,000 Ft. Direction - Metro 280° Actual 325° Velocity - Metro 57K Actual 52K
Temp C. - Metro -37° C. Actual -36° C.
Bombardier - 2nd Lt. Plaut, George H.
Pilot - 1st Lt. Poston, Evan A.
Navigator - 2nd Lt. Irwin, Irl A.
Aircraft B-17G B-701 Take-off - 0748 Landed - 1552
Objective - Marshalling Yards, Magdeburg, Germany
Aiming Point (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] - As briefed (PFF)
Initial Point - 52°04’N - 10°34’E [Just west of Börßum, Germany]
Method of Attack - Squadron
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: ONE (“H2X”) Composite Group - ____
Range Sighting only, Group - None Composite Group - ____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 500# IB's [Incendiary Bomb] M-17
Number of Bombs Loaded - 10 & 1 Sky Marker Released - Same
Fusing, Nose - Instantaneous Tail - ___
Synchronization - PFF On
Information at Release Point:
Altitude of Target - +149 | Magnetic Heading Ordered 82° Actual 120° | |
True Altitude Above Target - 26,423’ | True Heading 115° | |
Indicated Altitude - 26,800’ | Drift, Estimated 5° Right - Actual 7° Left | |
Pressure Altitude of Target +185 | True Track 108° | |
Altimeter Setting 29.92 | Actual Range 15,504' | |
Calculated Indicated Air Speed - 150K | B.S. Type - M-9 | |
True Air Speed - 228K | Time of Release 11:54 10560 | |
Ground Speed Est. 284 Actual 213 | Length of Bombing Run - 8 min. | |
Wind Direction Metro - 280° Actual - 230° | Intervalometer Setting - 200’ | |
Wind Velocity Metro 37K Actual 25K | C-1 Pilot [Autopilot] - X [Used] | |
D.S. - 115.7 Trail - 132 ATF - 45.79 | A-5 Pilot _____ | |
Tan. D.A, Est. .59 Actual .51 | Manual Pilot - ____ |
Type of Release - Train 200'
Point of Impact If Seen - Unobserved
Mean Temp. Metro -14.5 Actual -14.5
Winds - Altitude - 26,000 Ft. Direction - Metro 280° Actual 235° Velocity - Metro 57K Actual 25K
Temp C. - Metro -38° C. Actual -36° C.
508th Squadron:
A/C 426-B: On climb we were doing 135-145 MPH and S-ing to keep air speed from stalling out. - Pilot.
A/C 956-L: Triangle “P” ship seemed deliberately to weave in front of formation, creating much prop wash.
A/C 192-R: Suggest Armament check on this ship’s bomb racks.
A/C 349-B: “Woodcraft Charlie” was on VHF constantly. - Pilot.
509th Squadron:
A/C 571-X: No. 3 ship in Lead Squadron, Low Box flew a very poor mission.
A/C 674-F: We had trouble with prop wash through the whole mission. – F/O Horowitz.
A/C 595-O: Need better judgment by lead ships. – Seidell.
A/C 070-G: Formation, especially from IP over target, was very poor. I couldn’t get my element into proper position to drop bombs,
because I had to pull over to keep clear of planes above us. – Lt. Walker.
A/C 955-P: “Woodcraft Charlie” talked on VHF for one hour solid.
510th Squadron:
A/C 665-N: Too much unnecessary chatter on VHF by other groups.
A/C 252-K: No VHF information in regard to climb or descent. – Lt. McGee.
A/C 124-F: Large printed numbers on caravan regarding assembly, instead of chalk figures, would be much easier to read. – Lt. Gode.
A/C 576-C: Transportation was very slow today. Trucks that were there when we landed went over and picked up crews that landed after
we did. – Lt. Ford.
A/C 461-T: “Woodcraft Charlie” hogged the VHF. – Pilot.
A/C 196-M: We followed the prop wash, of the Wing ahead, all the way into target. – Lt. Redman.
TOTAL A/C DAMAGED | MAJOR DAMAGE | MINOR DAMAGE | BY FLAK | |||
5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
a. 94th "B" Combat Group Lead Squadron |
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Sqdn 508th A/C: |
Sqdn 509th A/C: |
Sqdn 510th A/C: T–8461, G–7862, S–7512, C–2576, H–8280, L–7515, F–7124, K–7252, M–7196, N–7665, Y–7651 PFF Deputy Lead |
Sqdn 511th A/C: L–8045 PFF, (N–8518 Flying Spare) |
b. 94th "B" Combat Group High Squadron |
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Sqdn 508th A/C: B–7349, M–7900, D–8405, C–7843, R–1192, J–7978, F–1711, L–7956, K–8130, N–7727 |
Sqdn 509th A/C: (B–7701 PFF) |
Sqdn 510th A/C: |
Sqdn 511th A/C: B–8426, (Y–8171 Flying Spare) |
c. 94th "B" Combat Group Low Squadron |
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Sqdn 508th A/C: |
Sqdn 509th A/C: Q–8116, Z–7696, O–7595, N–7169, F–7674, X–7926, S–9914, V–7854 |
Sqdn 510th A/C: P–2955 |
Sqdn 511th A/C: X–7571, G–8070, K–8585 |
Squadron | 508 [Call Sign] | W/T SRL R/T CARLTON | Squadron | 510 [Call Sign] | W/T WVX R/T TIPSTAFF | |
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Squadron | 509 [Call Sign] | W/T JSB R/T HOTMINT | Squadron | 511 [Call Sign] | W/T PCJ R/T PARTNERSHIP |
Time: | Height: | Place of Crossing English Coast: (OUT) |
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0924 | 10,000 Ft | Clacton |
Time: | Height: | Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (IN) |
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0944 | 14,000 Ft | 51°10'N-02°44'E [Nieuwpoort, Belgium] |
Time: | Height: | Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (Out) |
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1449 | 10,000 Ft | 51°10'N-02°44'E [Nieuwpoort, Belgium] |
Time: | Height: | Place of Crossing English Coast: (IN) |
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1525 | 5,000 Ft | Clacton |
Report Compiled By John Maksimik, S/Sgt.
94th "B" Group Lead Squadron Formation at Take–Off and Over Target | ||||||||
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510th Squadron | ||||||||
Eickhoff–Wood A/C 44-8045 L PFF | ||||||||
Theys–Gorham A/C 43-38461 T | Keller A/C 42-97651 Y PFF | |||||||
Barnhart A/C 44-8280 H | Matre A/C 43-37862 G | |||||||
Cramer A/C 42-107124 F | McFarland A/C 43-37515 L | Ford A/C 42-102576 C | Carle A/C 43-37512 S | |||||
McGee A/C 42-97252 K | Johnson A/C 43-38518 N Flying Spare* | |||||||
Bennett A/C 43-37665 N | Redman A/C 42-97196 M |
94th "B" Group High Squadron Formation at Take–Off and Over Target | ||||||||
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508th Squadron | ||||||||
Poston A/C 42-97701 B PFF | ||||||||
Kennedy A/C 43-37900 M | Muhleman A/C 42-97349 B | |||||||
Angelini A/C 43-37978 J | Trapp A/C 43-38405 D | |||||||
Weis A/C 43-37956 L | Lenze A/C 42-31711 F | Stahl A/C 42-31192 R | Kevorkian A/C 42-97843 C | |||||
Van Sandt A/C 43-38130 K | Sullivan A/C 43-38171 Y Flying Spare* | |||||||
Wishnewsky A/C 43-37727 N | Galloway A/C 43-38426 B |
94th "B" Group Low Squadron Formation at Take–Off and Over Target | ||||||||
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509th Squadron | ||||||||
Weatherman A/C 43-38116 Q | ||||||||
Maddux A/C 43-37696 Z | Secrest A/C 42-102955 P | |||||||
Whitaker A/C 43-37571 X | Tebbel A/C 43-37595 O | |||||||
Knight A/C 42-39914 S | Barker A/C 42-97926 X** | Horowitz A/C 43-37674 F | Petersen A/C 42-97169 N | |||||
Walker, G.T. A/C 43-38070 G | ||||||||
McGuire A/C 43-37854 V | Hibbard A/C 43-38585 K |
A/C# 42-97926 RQ-X "Fast Baby" Pilot: Lt. Barker A/C's 50th Mission
Aircraft Loss Circumstances:42-97926, piloted by Lt. James Barker, received flak damage on the return from the target that took out two engines and eventually a third had to be shut down. The plane crash landed near Ypres, Belgium. The crewmen were uninjured and returned to duty at Polebrook. The plane was scrapped.