19 Dec. 1944 Target: Kall Rail Junction in Coblenz Area

Group Mission #245

Credited Mission #238

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DATE: 19 Dec. 1944

Target: Kall Rail Junction in Coblenz [Koblenz] Area

Briefing Outline:

1. TARGETS:
2. Visual Primary: Kall Rail Junction in Coblenz Area (also GH)
3. PFF Primary: M/Y [RR Marshalling Yard] at Coblenz
4. Visual Secondary:
5. PFF Secondary:
6. Last Resort: Any military transport target identified as being East of battle line.

TIMINGS:
Zero Hour:	- 1000
Stations:	- 0745
Start Engines:	- 0755
Taxi:	- 0805
Take Off:	- 0820
Target Time:	- 1124
ETR [Estimated Time of Return]:	- ____

Gasoline 2,300 Gallons

LOADING:
Lead -	12 x 500 G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 – 1/40 [Fuses]
High -	12 x 500 G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 – 1/40 [Fuses]
Low -	12 x 500 G.P. [General Purpose] 1/10 – 1/40 [Fuses]
Composite -	___

Intervalometer Settings: Visual – Salvo. GH or P.F.F. – 30 FT.
Chaff: 9 mins. before target for 12 mins. Each A/C – 360 units.

	Disposition of Forces	[Bomb Group]	Target	Time of Departure
	"A" Gp. in 94 CBW [Combat Bomb Wing]	401	Kall - Koblenz	1009 - Clacton
	"B" Gp. in 94 CBW	351	Kall - Koblenz	1127
	"C" Gp. in 94 CBW	457	Kall - Koblenz	1129
"A" FORCE	1 Div. Lead	41 "A"	Hillesheim
	2nd CBW	41 "B"	Glaadt
	3rd CBW	41 "C"	Blankenheim
	4th CBW	94 "A"	Gangfurth
	4th CBW	94 "B"	Kall
	4th CBW	94 "C"	Gemund
"B" FORCE	1 Div. Lead	40 "A"	Schwarte	1050 - Louth
	2nd CBW	40 "B"	Schwarte
	3rd CBW	40 "C"	Schwarte
	4th CBW	1 "A"	Schwarte
	4th CBW	1 "B"	Schwarte
	4th CBW	1 "C"	Schwarte

2nd Division - 15 Groups, Depart Great Yarmouth - arrive target 0 [Hour] + 45 [Minutes] approach same route as 1A target.
3rd Division - 14 Groups, Depart Southwold - arrive target 0 [Hour] + 70 [Minutes] approach same route as 1A target.
Targets - 2nd Ehrang - Bingen - Target = 1045
Targets - 3rd Geisen - Manty - Coblenz - Target = 1110

REMARKS:
6 A/C Screening Force (457).
Base reference altitude 22,000 feet.
Interval between Groups – 2 minutes.

Fighter Cover: 4 Gps. of P-51’s [Call Sign] Balance 2-1 thru 2-4
Other Forces: ____

Assembly:

Lead at	15,000'	feet on	Kings Cliffe	Buncher
High at	16,000'	feet on	Kings Cliffe	Buncher
Low at	14,000'	feet on	Kings Cliffe	Buncher
401st at	15,000'	feet on	Cottesmore	Buncher
457th at	15,000'	feet on	Glatton	Buncher
Screening Force at	17,000	feet on	Cottesmore	Buncher

Combat Wing Assembly Line: Splasher #6 to Clacton
Division Assembly Line: Clacton to Enemy Coast.

Navigator - _____
S-2 - _____
Weather - _____
Special Instructions:
a. Type of Bombing Formation - Normal
b. Bombardier and Navigator of the #3 A/C of each sqdn. report to Photo Lab.
They are: Lead - Z-696, High - G-862, Low - P-258
c. Camera A/C G-078, F-124, A-410
to return at ____
d. Spares to turn back at 03°45'East.
e. REMARKS: Division break-up point 05°00'E. Southern entrance point will be used (Felixstowe).
Exercise every precaution to ensure that no bombs are dropped on friendly side of current tactical bomb line.
I "A" Task Force units attack secondary, I.P. [Initial Point of Bomb Run] will be 50°10'N - 06°30'E [Hersdorf, Germany]
4 - P-51s, Buckeye Blue, will scout route weather for A task force, arriving target area 20 minutes prior to arrival of Cowboy A
lead.
Open Bombay doors at 05°00'E.
Give way to North on withdrawal to avoid any 3rd Division units on way in.

BREAK!! PILOT’S STAY!

CALL SIGNS:

	CALL SIGN	FLARES	NAME
351st	Woodcraft Baker	RG [Red Green]	Major Korges
401st	Woodcraft Able	RY	Lt. Colonel Brown
457th	Woodcraft Charlie	RY	Major Maguire
Screening Force	Woodcraft Dog	RRR	Anderson
1st Div. Air Commander	Cowboy Able	GG
94th CBW Air Commander			Lt. Colonel Brown

Fighters	Balance 1-3, 1-4
Bombers	Vinegrove 1-5
Grnd. Control	Mohair

Control Points:		Fighter Reference Points:
C.P. 1 - Clacton		T - Zwolle
C.P. 2 - 51°13’N-02°55’E		O - Dummer Lake
[Ostend, Belgium]		W - Hamm
C.P. 3 - 50°35’N-05°00’E		E - Frankfurt
[9.5 miles NNE of Namur, Belgium]		R - Koblenz
_____		I - Saarbrucken
_____		N - Trier
_____		G - Koln

Remarks: Reference Altitude: 23,000’

Ships To Monitor [Radio Channels A, B, C & D]
1. Channel “A” - All except:
2. Channel “B” - U-591, Q-799, B-610
3. Channel “C” - 67th F.W. [Fighter Wing] C-640
4. Channel “C” - 8th A.F. [Air Force] V-854
5. Channel “D” - Available for ASR [Air Sea Rescue].
FLYING CONTROL:
1. Runway on Take Off. ____
2. Expected Runway on return. ____
3. Emergency Airfields on Continent. ____

Operational Narrative:

Date of Mission - 19 December, 1944.

Target Attacked: The primary target (Kall, Germany) was attacked by GH methods. [GEE-H, was a radio navigation system.]
Force: 94th "B" Group. Thirty-eight aircraft, including two flying spares and three PFF ships and two GH ships were dispatched.
Position: The 94th "B" Group flew its briefed position of fifth in the First Division Formation.

Lead Teams

	Group Lead
	Group Leader	Major Mortimer L. Korges
	Pilot:	1st Lt. Charles E. Daugherty
	Navigator:	2nd Lt. Albert A. Maginni
	Bombardier:	1st Lt. Donald H. Stump

	High Squadron
	Leader:	1st Lt. James M. Percell
	Pilot:	1st Lt. Richard G. Dinning
	Navigator:	2nd Lt. John W. Bury
	Bombardier:	1st Lt. Alan B. Reed

	Low Squadron
	Leader:	1st Lt. Joseph S. Angelini
	Pilot:	1st Lt. Charles T. Molitor
	Navigator:	1st Lt. Stanley J. Goodman
	Bombardier:	1st Lt. Earl G. Maxwell

Narrative.
1. Squadron and Group Assembly: The assembly was carried out as planned at the Kings Cliffe buncher at the briefed altitude of 15,000 feet.
2. Route Over England: The assembly point was departed on time (1112). However, the 94th "B" Group cut inside of the briefed course in order to get in position behind the 94th "A" Group, which was seen ahead. The 94th "A" Group was closely followed to the departure point from the English coast. As a result, the briefed route was not again contacted until the departure point from the English coast was crossed.
3. Division Assembly Line: Departure from the English coast was made from Clacton at 1145 - five minutes late - at the briefed altitude of 18,000 feet. The briefed Division Assembly Line was flown, and the 94th "B" Group was in its briefed position of fifth in the Division Formation. The Belgian coast was crossed at the briefed point at an altitude of 20,000 feet, 2,000 feet below the briefed position, at 1218, ten minutes late.
4. Flight to Target: The 94th "B" Group attempted to go below the clouds after crossing the coast, but after descending to an altitude of 20,000 feet, found that this would not be practible [sic] [practical?]. The formation climbed to 22,000 feet and found that the contrails, which had caused so much difficulty earlier in the mission, had decreased. The 94th "B" Group followed the preceding formation until it (94th "B") went to the right of course in order to get the proper spacing at the IP [Initial Point of Bomb Run]. The briefed IP was reached at 1250 - twelve minutes late, at an altitude of 22,000 feet.
5. Description of Bombing Run: Just after the IP was reached, the GH ship [GEE-H, was a radio navigation system.] took over the Group Lead. However, it soon became apparent that the GH equipment in this ship was not working properly. The Group Leader took over the lead position and was able to make his run on the target behind the High Squadron, which bombed first by GH methods. Both the Lead and Low Squadrons dropped on the smoke markers of the High Squadron. No difficulty other than that mentioned was encountered on the bomb run. The C-1 Pilot [Autopilot] was used and functioned satisfactorily. The target was attacked at 1308 - Fourteen minutes late.
6. Flight From Target: The Lead and Low Squadrons found it necessary to cut short the turn after the target in order to catch the High Squadron, which had bombed first. The group was reformed without difficulty and the High Squadron took its proper position. Clouds on the briefed route made it necessary to go to the right of the briefed course. The departure from the Belgian coast was made at the briefed point. It was reached at 1411 - six minutes late, at an altitude of 14,000 feet. The diversion message was received before the formation reached the Belgian coast. Shortly before reaching the English coast, Cycle Relay [a radio relay station] was contacted in order to request permission to cross the coast at Dover. This permission was granted, and the formation proceeded directly to Colerne, the Diversion Base. Landings were carried out without difficulty. A normal let-down procedure was followed.
7. Fighter Support: None.
8. Comments: No aircraft were lost. No enemy aircraft were encountered. No flak was encountered. The Weather Scouting Force could not be contacted throughout the mission. The flying spares and special spares landed at Colerne before the attacking force.
9. Aircraft Not Attacking: There were no failures to attack. The two flying spares turned back as briefed and proceeded to the Diversion Base.

[Signed] Clinton F. Ball, Lt Col, Air Corps, Operations Officer

Supplemental Data on Mission of 19 December, 1944

Following further interrogation of the crews participating in the mission of 19 December, 1944, the following adjustments in previously submitted reports are necessary:
1. The Indicated Altitude of the lead aircraft over the target should be shown as 22,000 feet rather than 20,600 feet as previously shown. Adjustments should be made in the Flight Log, Track Chart and Navigator's Narrative Report.
2. The necessary changes in the true altitudes over the target and the times of attack of the three squadron formations have been indicated in the corrected copy of the Statistical Summary of Operations.
The following data is also submitted for inclusion in the Mission Folder for the mission of 19 December, 1944:
1. Navigator's Narratives for the High and Low Squadrons
2. Communications Report
3. Bombardiers' Reports

[Signed] Robert B. Stratton, Captain, Air Corps, Statistical Officer

Statistical Summary:

	351st BOMB GROUP FORMATION
	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	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	KALL, GERMANY
(A) No. of A/C Attacking Primary Target	12	12	12	36
(B) No., Size & Type Of Bombs	140 x 500# GP	141 x 500# GP	143 x 500# GP	424 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	0945	0946	0947
Time of Attack	1308	1307	1308
Average Time of Flight	5:45	5:45	5:45
Altitude of Release	20,900’	21,650’	20,235’
Visual or PFF	GH	GH	GH
Enemy Resistance – AA Intensity & Accuracy	None	None	None
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

* - Due to the fact that all aircraft were diverted to Colerne, little data on the mission is yet available. It has been assumed above that all bombs carried were dropped. Any additional data or changes in the Statistical Summary of Operations will be submitted as soon as it becomes available.

PFF A/C were borrowed from Groups as follows: None
PFF A/C were loaned to Groups as follows: None

GH AIRCRAFT	POSITION
42-107125	Lead Squadron	From 384th Group
43-37777	High Squadron	From 379th Group
PFF AIRCRAFT
44-8376	Group Lead
42-97687	High Squadron
42-97701	Low Squadron

[Lead Sqdn.] Lead Navigator’s Narrative of Raid on Kall, 19 December, 1944

Flight Plan and Log attached.
Track Chart attached.
Narrative.
1. T/O at 0916 hours.
2. Group formed at 1112 hours on Kings Cliffe buncher at 15,000 feet.
3. Wing assembly was completed at 1120 hours at 52°40'N 00°10'E. [Wisbech, England]
4. Route over England was not flown as briefed. Followed Deenethorpe [401st Bomb Group] in Wing formation off course. 5 mi. late at CP [Check Point] No. 1.
5. Methods of Navigation over England. Gee, Mickey and DR [Dead Reckoning].
6. Division formation was joined at 1150 hours at Clacton.
7. Flight to IP [Initial Point of Bomb Run] was not flown as briefed. Deviated to South to avoid weather on route. (15 mi off briefed route.)
8. Methods of Navigation to the I.P. Gee, Mickey and DR [Dead Reckoning].
9. BOMB RUN.
  1. Actual I.P. was ~~(not)~~ as briefed.
  2. True heading over target. 105.
  3. Actual Drift +11.
  4. Altitude over Target ~~20,600~~ 22,000.
  5. Time Bombs Away 1308.
  6. Wind used for bombing 245°/35 knots.
  7. Method of target identification. GH & Mickey.
  8. Difficulties on bomb run. None
  9. Weather over Target. 10/10ths [cloud] Heavy contrails.
  10. Axis of withdrawal 233° MH [Magnetic Compass Heading]
10. Group rally was accomplished at 50°28'N 05°48'E [4 miles north of Stoumont, Belgium] at 1319 hours.
11. Wing rally was accomplished at - no rally at ____ hours.
12. Division rally was accomplished at - no rally at ____ hours.
13. Flight home was ~~was not~~ as briefed. Swung to N. to avoid heavy clouds. Maximum deviation 20 miles N. of briefed route.
14. Methods of navigation on return route. Mickey [Radar], Gee, DR [Dead Reckoning] and Pilotage.
15. Winds aloft were ~~(not)~~ called out to the formation.
16. Fighter rendezvous' were not as briefed.
17. PERFORMANCE OF EQUIPMENT.
  1. Mickey [Radar]: OK
  2. Gee: OK
  3. Radio Compass: OK
  4. Fluxgate: OK
  5. Other Equipment OK (GH equipment out)
    Deviated from course to avoid weather at recommendation of Air Commander.

[Signed:] Klmer F. Huntley, 1st Lt., Air Corps, Lead Navigator, Lead Squadron

[High Sqdn.] Lead Navigator’s Narrative of Raid on Kall, 19 December, 1944

Flight Plan and Log attached.
Track Chart attached.
Narrative.
1. T/O [Take Off] at 0945 hours.
2. Group formed at 1045 hours on Kings Cliffe buncher at 15,000 feet.
3. Wing assembly was completed at 1152 hours at Clacton.
4. Route over England was (not) flown as briefed. Did not fly 1st & 2nd leg. Did S's and finally came to Clacton.
5. Methods of Navigation over England. Mickey and DR [Dead Reckoning].
6. Division formation was joined at 1152 hours at Clacton.
7. Flight to IP [Initial Point of Bomb Run] was ~~(not)~~ flown as briefed.
8. Methods of Navigation to the I.P. Mickey & DR [Dead Reckoning].
9. BOMB RUN.
  1. Actual I.P. was (not) as briefed. Actual IP 50°23'N 05°14'E [25 miles west of Stoumont, Belgium] 6 miles S of briefed IP.
  2. True heading over target. 70°.
  3. Actual Drift -10.
  4. Altitude over Target 22,700.
  5. Time Bombs Away 1307.
  6. Wind used for bombing 211°/68 knots.
  7. Method of target identification. Mickey
  8. Difficulties on bomb run. None Deputy (GH ship) took run.
  9. Weather over Target. 10/10ths.
  10. Axis of withdrawal 205°.
10. Group rally was accomplished at 50°11'N 06°08'E [.75 miles S of Burg-Reuland, Belgium] at 1320 hours.
11. Wing rally was accomplished at 50°11'N 06°08'E [.75 miles S of Burg-Reuland, Belgium] at 1320 hours.
12. Division rally was accomplished at 50°11'N 06°08'E [.75 miles S of Burg-Reuland, Belgium] at 1320 hours.
13. Flight home was not as briefed. Left Ostend [Belgium] was diverted to Clerne rather than coming home as briefed.
14. Methods of navigation on return route. Pilotage, Mickey and DR [Dead Reckoning].
15. Winds aloft were ~~(not)~~ called out to the formation.
16. Fighter rendezvous' were ~~not~~ as briefed.
17. PERFORMANCE OF EQUIPMENT.
  1. Mickey [Radar]: OK
  2. Gee: Tubes [Vacuum Tubes] burned out.
  3. Radio Compass: Didn't work.
  4. Fluxgate: OK
  5. Other Equipment OK

[Signed:] John Bury, 2nd Lt., Air Corps, Lead Navigator, High Squadron

[Low Sqdn.] Lead Navigator’s Narrative of Raid on Kall, 19 December, 1944

Flight Plan and Log attached.
Track Chart attached.
Narrative.
1. T/O [Take Off] at 0946 hours.
2. Group formed at 1100 hours on Kings Cliffe buncher at 15,000 feet.
3. Wing assembly was completed at 1125 hours at 52°33'N 00°38'E [2.5 miles NW of Ickburg, England].
4. Route over England was ~~(not)~~ flown as briefed.
5. Methods of Navigation over England. DR [Dead Reckoning] and Gee.
6. Division formation was joined at 1155 hours at 51°44'N 01°20'E.
7. Flight to IP [Initial Point of Bomb Run] was ~~(not)~~ flown as briefed.
8. Methods of Navigation to the I.P. DR [Dead Reckoning], Gee and Mickey
9. BOMB RUN.
  1. Actual I.P. was (not) as briefed. Used a GH I.P.
  2. True heading over target. 115.
  3. Actual Drift 15° Left.
  4. Altitude over Target 21,300.
  5. Time Bombs Away 1308.
  6. Wind used for bombing 206°/50 knots.
  7. Method of target identification. ____
  8. Difficulties on bomb run. Contrails.
  9. Weather over Target. 10/10ths.
  10. Axis of withdrawal 230°.
10. Group rally was accomplished at ____ at ____ hours.
11. Wing rally was accomplished at ____ at ____ hours.
12. Division rally was accomplished at ____ at ____ hours.
13. Flight home ~~was~~ was not as briefed. Diverted to alternate Airport at Colerne.
14. Methods of navigation on return route. DR [Dead Reckoning], Gee and Mickey.
15. Winds aloft were ~~(not)~~ called out to the formation.
16. Fighter rendezvous' were not as briefed.
17. PERFORMANCE OF EQUIPMENT.
  1. Mickey [Radar]: OK
  2. Gee: OK
  3. Radio Compass: OK
  4. Fluxgate: OK
  5. Other Equipment OK

[Signed:] Stanley J. Goodman, 1st Lt., Air Corps, Lead Navigator, Low Squadron

Lead Bombardier’s Narrative:
Date - 19 Dec. 1944
Field Order # 583
Squadron or Group - High Sqdn., 94th "B" Group
Target - Kall, Germany (Ground Support)

Type of Bombing (Visual, PFF or Combined)? G.H. Method
Did Squadron perform own sighting operation, bomb on smoke marker, or was bombing done in Group Formation? Bombing was in Group Formation with the Lead and Low Sqdn. dropping on the High Sqdn. Mag. [Magnetic Compass] heading of Lead was 111°. Low's Mag. was 120°.
Was turn made at briefed I.P.? 50°21'N 05°04'E [Francesse, Belgium].
Cloud coverage and visibility. 10/10ths Cloud Coverage.
If Visual, when was MPI identified? If not actually seen, how was it located? G.H. Bombing.
Any Interference on Bomb Run? None.
Did C-1 [Autopilot] function satisfactory? Yes.
Any other factors affecting accuracy? None.

[Signed] Eldon L. Stear, 1st Lt., Air Corps, Lead Bombardier

Combat Bombing Flight Record:

High Squadron, 94th CBW "B" Group Bombardier - 1st Lt. Stear, Eldon L.
Pilot - 1st Lt. Belmeyer, John I.
Navigator - 1st Lt. Martin, John W.

Aircraft B-17G Q-777 Take-off - 0925 Landed - ____
Objective - Kall, Germany (Ground Support)
Aiming Point (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] - As Briefed
Initial Point - 50°21'N 05°04'E [Francesse, Belgium]
Method of Attack - Group
No. of Attacking A/C in Group: - 36 Composite Group - ____
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own Sighting Operation: One
Deflection and Range Sighting, Group: One Composite Group - ____
Range Sighting only, Group - ____ Composite Group - ____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 10 x 500 Lb. AN-M43 G.P.[General Purpose] & 2 Markers
Number of Bombs Loaded - As Above Released - Same
Fusing, Nose - 1/10 Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - On

Information at Release Point: Bombing was by G.H. method.

Altitude of Target - +1312		Magnetic Heading Ordered 105° Actual 075°
True Altitude Above Target - 21,650		True Heading 070°
Indicated Altitude - 22,800		Drift, Estimated 12° Left - Actual 10° Left
Pressure Altitude of Target ____		True Track 060°
Altimeter Setting 29.92		Actual Range 12295.5'
Calculated Indicated Air Speed - 150K		Bomb Sight Type - M-9
True Air Speed - 211K		Time of Release 1307
Ground Speed Est. 237 Actual 237		Length of Bombing Run - 8 min.
Wind Direction Metro - 210° Actual - 211°		Intervalometer Setting - 30 feet.
Wind Velocity Metro 50 Actual 68		C-1 Pilot [Autopilot] - Yes
D.S. - 138.2 Trail - 51 ATF - 38.63		A-5 Pilot _____
Tan. D.A, Est. .59 Actual .58		Manual Pilot - ____

Type of Release - Train - 30 Feet.
Point of Impact If Seen - Unobserved
Mean Temp. Metro -8.5 Actual -8
Winds - Altitude - 24,000 Ft. Direction - Metro 210° Actual 211° Velocity - Metro 50k Actual 68k
Temp C. - Metro -34° C. Actual -32° C.

Narrative Teletype Report:

No leaflets were carried on today's mission.
Bombing was done by GH Methods [GEE-H, was a radio navigation system.] on tactical targets at Kall, Germany through 10/10ths clouds. Photographs show no ground detail or bomb bursts.
No enemy aircraft was [sic] encountered and no claims [of enemy aircraft being shot down] are being submitted.
No flak was encountered by this Group.
There were 10/10ths clouds in the target area, and dense persistent contrails at bombing altitude.
Nil [No observations of Military importance.]
PFF equipment worked well, although bombing was done on GH equipment. The Scouting Force was not contacted. Fighter support was as briefed. None of our aircraft is missing, but the majority of the Group is still away from base.

Track Chart:
Click on Chart to Enlarge

Mission Summary Report:

Abortives and Flying Spares:
1. Airplane No. 42-97169, 509th Squadron, returned early as planned.
2. Airplane No. 42-31714, 510th Squadron, returned early as planned.
Battle Damage:
1. None

[Signed:] John W. Freeman, Captain, Air Corps, Group Engineering Officer

“J” Form:

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

a. 94th Combat Wing "B" Group Lead Squadron - 351st Group
Sqdn 508th A/C: (Z–8376 PFF),
Sqdn 509th A/C: C–8640, F–6566, G–6078, M–7964, O–7595, T–1384, V–7854, U–8591, Z–7696, (N–7169 Spare)
Sqdn 510th A/C: None
Sqdn 511th A/C: C–8694
Sqdn 545th A/C: (G-7125 - 384TH Group G.H. A/C)

b. 94th Combat Wing "B" Group Low Squadron - 351st Group
Sqdn 508th A/C: A–8410, B–7349, C–8753, F–1711, G–8567, K–8130, L–7956, M–7900, O–8277, P–7258, Q–8799
Sqdn 509th A/C: (B–7701 PFF)
Sqdn 510th A/C: None
Sqdn 511th A/C: None

c. 94th Combat Wing "B" Group High Squadron - 351st Group
Sqdn 508th A/C: None
Sqdn 509th A/C: None
Sqdn 510th A/C: A–8465, B–6610, D–7957, F–7124, G–7862, H–8280, R–1714, S–7512, T–8461, U–7216, (N–7665 Spare)
Sqdn 511th A/C: (Z–7687 PFF)
Sqdn 525th A/C: (Q–7777 PFF - 379TH Group - G.H. A/C)

Target: GSGS 4416 Sheet S1
Taxi – ~~0805~~ 0935; Take-Off – ~~0820~~ 0950; E.T.D. Field – ~~0820~~ 0950
Time: Height: Place of Crossing English Coast: (OUT)

~~1015~~ 1145 18,000 Ft Clacton

Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing English Coast: (OUT)
~~1015~~ 1145	18,000 Ft	Clacton

Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (IN)
~~1038~~ 1208	22,000 Ft	51°13'N-02°55'E [Ostend, Belgium]

Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (Out)
~~1235~~ 1405	10,000 Ft	51°13'N-02°55'E [Ostend, Belgium]

Time: Height: Place of Crossing English Coast: (IN)

~~1308~~ 1438 6,000 Ft Felixstowe
E.T.R.(Estimated Time of Return) Base: ~~1351~~ 1521 Hours
MF/DF [Medium Frequency/Direction Finder] Section: "G"
Bomb load of Each A/C: "A" Lead Box
Lead Squadron: 13 [Planes] 12 x 500 G.P. - 1/10 x 1/40
Low Squadron: 12 [Planes] 12 x 500 G.P. - 1/10 x 1/40
High Squadron: 13 [Planes] 12 x 500 G.P. - 1/10 x 1/40
___ Squadron:
Fuel Load of each A/C: 2300 Gallons
Leaders:
Lead Sqdn: Rank & Name: Major Korges A/C No & Sqdn. Z-8376 PFF (508)
Low Sqdn: Rank & Name: Lt. Angelini A/C No & Sqdn. B-7701 PFF (509)
High Sqdn: Rank & Name: Lt. Purcell A/C No & Sqdn. Z-7687 PFF (511)
Passengers, if any: (Full Name, Rank, A/C and Squadron Passenger flying with)
None

Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing English Coast: (IN)
~~1308~~ 1438	6,000 Ft	Felixstowe

Report Compiled By ____

Formation Chart:

94th CBW "B" Group - Lead Squadron Formation at Take–Off and Over Target
				509th Squadron
				Korges–Daugherty A/C 44-8376 Z PFF
			Hammond A/C 43-37696 Z		Secrest A/C 42-107125 G
	Walker A/C 43-38694 C						Goldsborough A/C 44-6566 F
Maddux A/C 43-37854 V		Della-Cioppa A/C 42-31384 T				Claggett A/C 43-38640 C		Whittaker A/C 43-38591 U
	Cronin A/C 43-37595 O						Hammett A/C 42-97169 N Spare
Smith A/C 43-37964 M		Mueller A/C 44-6078 G

[Flying Spare returned as planned.]

94th CBW "B" Group - High Squadron Formation at Take–Off and Over Target
				510th Squadron
				Purcell–Dinning A/C 42-97687 Z PFF
			Cook A/C 43-37862 G		Belmeyer A/C 43-37777 Q (G.H.)
	Miller A/C 43-37512 S						Cramer A/C 43-37957 D
Lawson A/C 44-6610 B		Gottschalk A/C 43-38461 T				Gonske A/C 43-38465 A		Hickel A/C 42-97216 U
	Barnhart A/C 44-8280 H						Rossen A/C 42-31714 R Spare
Carle A/C 42-107124 F		Oakes A/C 43-37665 N			Special Spares	Patterson A/C 44-6802 X		Haskins A/C 43-37515 L

[Flying Spare returned as planned.] [Special Spares - Patterson & Haskins flew with the group to the continent and returned as planned in order to gain experience as they are new to the Group.]

94th CBW "B" Group - Low Squadron Formation at Take–Off and Over Target
				508th Squadron
				Angelini A/C 42-97701 B PFF
			Wishnewsky A/C 42-97258 P		Sullivan A/C 42-97349 B
	Glazier A/C 43-37900 M						Stahl A/C 43-38130 K
Wiese A/C 43-37956 L		Parnell A/C 43-38799 Q				Buttel A/C 43-38567 G		Crutcher A/C 43-38753 C
	Zimmerman A/C 43-38650 M
Galloway A/C 42-31711 F		Kale A/C 44-8410 A

Time Schedule:
Zero Hour: 1000 BST [British Standard Time] Briefing: Enlisted Men 0500, Officers 0530 Stations: 0915 Start Engines: 0925 Taxi: 0935 Take-Off: 0950 Leave Base: 0950 [Breakfast: Enlisted Men 0400, Officers 0430]

[Wounded On Mission: 0]

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351st Bomb Group

Polebrook, England

Group Mission #245

Credited Mission #238