MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 152

 

1. Date: 7 May 1945
    
2. Code Name: Infirmary # 2
    
3. Target: Ibusuki A/F 90.38 - 2507
    
4. Participating Unit: 313th BW
    
5. Number A/C Airborne: 11
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 91% (10 A/C)
    
7. Time Over Primary: 071308K
    
8. Altitude of Attack: 12,000
    
9. Weather Over Target: 2/10 - 3/10
    
10. Total A/C Lost: 0
     
11. Resume of Mission: Crews reported bomb pattern on ramp hangars and area beyond to northwest of hangars.  No direct hits observed on installations.  Much smoke obscured Target.  Enemy air opposition - -24 E/A sighted with 14 attacks made.  Enemy aircraft destroyed or probably destroyed none with 2 damaged.  Two B-29s landed at Iwo Jima.  Average bomb load: 11,583 lbs. Average fuel reserve: 920 gallons.  AA nil. 

 

 

 

  

    

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