MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 2

 

  1. Date: 30 October 1944
     
  2. Code Name: Truk
     
  3. Target: Submarine pens, Dublon Island, Truk Atoll
     
  4. Participating Unit: 73rd BW
     
  5. Number A/C Airborne: 18
     
  6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 44% ( 8 )
     
  7. Time Over Primary: 301100K - 301103K
     
  8. Altitude of Attack: 25,500 - 27,450
     
  9. Weather Over Target: 5/10 cumulus
     
  10. Total A/C Lost: 0
     
  11. Resume of Mission: Shakedown mission.  Bombing results poor.  Ten aircraft noneffective.  No enemy air opposition.  AA meager to nil.  Nine aircraft dropped bombs by radar two miles beyond Target.  Assembly made as planned.  Average bomb load: 6,000 lbs. Average bomb load 6,000 lbs. Average gas reserve 2011 gallons. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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