MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 52

 

1. Date:  1 April 1945
    
2. Code Name:  Starvation #3
    
3. Target:  Minefield How, Kure Harbor
    
4. Participating Units:  3l3th Bombardment Wing
    
5. Number A/C Airborne:  6
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary:  1OO%
    
7. Time Over Primary:  012302K - 012333K
    
8. Altitude of Attack:  25,700  - 26,460
    
9. Weather Over Target:  CAVU
    
10. Total A/C Lost:  0
     
11. Resume of Mission:  Mining results excellent - 40 out of 48 mines carried estimated to   be effective.  Believed shipping seriously disrupted in Kure Harbor for several days.  Enemy air opposition nil.  AA slight and inaccurate.  Average mine load 8,000 lbs.

 

 

  

    

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