MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 92

 

  1. Date:  22 April 1945
     
  2. Code Name:  Aeroscope #2
     
  3. Target:  Kushira A/F 90.38-2524
     
  4. Participating Unit:  313th Bombardment Wing
     
  5. Number A/C Airborne:  18
     
  6. % A/C Bombing Primary:  50% (9 primary and 5 Secondary)
     
  7. Time Over Primary:  220858K  - 220945K
     
  8. Altitude of Attack:  16,000  - 16,600
     
  9. Weather Over Target:  0/10
     
  10. Total A/C Lost:  0
     
  11. Resume of Mission: Bombing results  - crews reported excellent, strike photos show hangar area well covered with bursts.  Runways cratered near intersecting point.  One aircraft probably destroyed.  Enemy air opposition light  -8 attacks, AA heavy, meager to moderate, fairly accurate.  Average bomb load 9,363 lbs.  Average gas reserve 1083 gallons.

 

 

  

    

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