MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 109

 

1. Date:  27 April 1945
    
2. Code Name:  Neckcloth #3
    
3. Target:  Miyazaki A/F 90.38-2529
    
4. Participating Unit:  73rd Bombardment Wing
    
5. Number A/C Airborne:  21
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 100%
    
7. Time Over Primary:  271030K  - 271034K
    
8. Altitude of Attack:  11,950  - 12,900
    
9. Weather Over Target:  2/10
    
10. Total A/C Lost:  0
     
11. Resume of Mission: Bombing results excellent  - two patterns on field and hits visible in barracks area.  All runways cratered.  Enemy air opposition nil.  AA heavy and medium  - mostly inaccurate.  Average bomb load 9,095 lbs. Average gas reserve 1340 gallons.

 

 

 

  

    

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