MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 27

 

  1. Date: 8 February 1945
     
  2. Code Name: Panhandle # 2
     
  3. Target: Truk Airfield One, Moen Island
     
  4. Participating Unit: 313th BW
     
  5. Number A/C Airborne: 31
     
  6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 97% (30 A/C)
     
  7. Time Over Primary: 081057K - 081133K
     
  8. Altitude of Attack: 29,500 - 30,700
     
  9. Weather Over Target: 8/10 - 9/10
     
  10. Total A/C Lost: 0
     
  11. Resume of Mission: Bombing results poor.  One early return.  Enemy air opposition nil.  AA heavy, meager and inaccurate.  Average bomb load: 10,000 lbs. Average gas reserve: 1,000 gallons. 

 

  

  

  

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