MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 21

 

1. Date: 21 January 1945
    
2. Code Name: Panhandle # 1
    
3. Target: Truk, Moen Island Airfield
    
4. Participating Unit: 313th BW
    
5. Number A/C Airborne: 33
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 91% (30 A/C)
    
7. Time Over Primary: 211034K - 211108K
    
8. Altitude of Attack: 25,500 - 26,000
    
9. Weather Over Target: 1/10 - 2/10
    
10. Total A/C Lost: 0
     

11. Resume of Mission: Bombing results good.  52% of bombs dropped hitting the Target.  Three aircraft non-effective.  Enemy air opposition nil.  AA heavy, meager and inaccurate.  Average bomb load: 11,000 lbs. Average gas reserve: 1817 gallons. 

 

 

  

  

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