MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 167

 

  1. Date:  11 May 1945
     
  1. Code Name:  Camlet #8
     
  1. Target:  Oita A/F  90.33-1308
     
  1. Participating Unit:  313th Bombardment Wing
     
  1. Number A/C Airborne:  20
     
  1. % A/C Bombing Primary:  85%  (17 Primary and 1 opportunity)
     
  1. Time Over Primary:   110903K  - 110927K
     
  1. Altitude of Attack:  18,000  - 19,000
     
  1. Weather Over Target:  0/10  - 2/10
     
  1. Total A/C Lost:  0
     
  1. Resume of Mission:  Crews reported good bombing accuracy, with pattern extending across Target.  No E/A sighted.  No flak damage.  A/A heavy, meager, and inaccurate.  Two A/C non-effective.  One B-29 landed at Iwo Jima.  Average Bomb Load:  11,875 lbs.  Average Fuel Reserve:  699 gallons. 

 

 

 

  

    

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