MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Numbers 155 & 156

 

1. Date:     3 May 1945
    
2. Code Name:  Checkbook  #15 and Dripper  #6
    
3. Targets:  Kanoya A/F 90.38 - 1378 and Miyakonojo A/F 90.38  - 2527
    
4. Participating Unit:  313th Bombardment Wing
    
5. Number A/C Airborne:  20
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 85% (17 primary and 1 opportunity)
    
7. Time Over Primary:  081222K  - 081333K
    
8. Altitude of Attack:  17,900  - 21,200
    
9. Weather Over Target: 10/10
    
10. Total A/C Lost: 0
     
11. Resume of Mission: Bombing was done by radar and results were unobserved.  Subsequent photo reconnaissance missions were unable to get photographs due to adverse weather conditions.  Enemy air opposition and A/A nil.  Average bomb load:  12,093 lbs.  Average fuel reserve:  893 gallons.

 

 

 

  

    

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