MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 25

 

1. Date: 29 January 1945
    
2. Code Name: Starlit # 2
    
3. Target: Iwo Jima Airfields One and Two
    
4. Participating Unit: 313th BW
    
5. Number A/C Airborne: 33
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 85% (28 A/C)
    
7. Time Over Primary: 291428K - 291447K
    
8. Altitude of Attack: 23,000 - 25,200
    
9. Weather Over Target: 0/10 - 3/10
    
10. Total A/C Lost: 0
     
11. Resume of Mission: Bombing results fair.  14% of bombs dropped fell within Target area.  Enemy air opposition slight.  AA heavy, moderate & inaccurate.  Average bomb load: 12,000 lbs. Average gas reserve: 1,386 gallons. 

 

  

  

  

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