MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 6

 

1. Date: 11 November 1944
    
2. Code Name: Truk
    
3. Target: Submarine Base, Dublon Island Secondary - Dublon Island Shipping
    
4. Participating Unit: 73rd BW
    
5. Number A/C Airborne: 9
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 89% (8)
    
7. Time Over Primary: 111335 - 111357
    
8. Altitude of Attack: 25,000 - 25,000
    
9. Weather Over Target: 2/10 - 3/10
    
10. Total A/C Lost: 0
     

11. Resume of Mission: Shakedown mission.  Bombing results fair.  One aircraft non-effective.  Enemy air opposition slight by five unaggressive attacks.  One enemy aircraft damaged.  Average bomb load: 10,000 pounds.  Average gas reserve: 2,212 gallons.  AA meager to inaccurate. 

 

 

 

 

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