MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 54

 

1. Date:  3 April 1945
    
2. Code Name:  Starvation #5
    
3. Target:  Minefield Item, Hiroshima Area
    
4. Participating Units:  3l3th Bombardment Wing
    
5. Number A/C Airborne:  9
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary:  100%
    
7. Time Over Primary:  040010K - 040045K
    
8. Altitude of Attack:  6,000 - 6,150
    
9. Weather Over Target:  1/10 - 10/10
    
10. Total A/C Lost:  0
     
11. Resume of Mission:  Mining results - excellent.  Estimated that Southern entrance to Kure Harbor completely blockaded and presents a strong threat to shipping using Eastern entrance.  Enemy air opposition nil.  AA nil to meager.  Average mine load 12,000 lbs.

 

 

  

    

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