MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 35

 

  1. Date: 17 February 1945
     
  2. Code Name: Panhandle # 4
     
  3. Target: Truk, Dublon Island Submarine Base
     
  4. Participating Unit: 73rd BW
     
  5. Number A/C Airborne: 9
     
  6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 89% (8 A/C)
     
  7. Time Over Primary: 171646K - 171647K
     
  8. Altitude of Attack: 25,300 - 26,900
     
  9. Weather Over Target: CAVU
     
  10. Total A/C Lost: 0
     
  11. Resume of Mission: Bombing results excellent.  One aircraft non-effective.  No enemy air opposition.  AA heavy, moderate and accurate.  Average bomb load: 2,500 lbs. Average gas reserve: 1,355 gallons.

 

  

  

  

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