MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 28

 

1. Date: 9 February 1945
    
2. Code Name: Panhandle # 3
    
3. Target: Truk Airfield Two, Moen Island
    
4. Participating Unit: 313th BW
    
5. Number A/C Airborne: 30
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 97% (29 A/C)
    
7. Time Over Primary: 091119K - 091121K
    
8. Altitude of Attack: 24,000 - 26,000
    
9. Weather Over Target: 2/10 - 6/10
    
10. Total A/C Lost: 0
     
11. Resume of Mission: Bombing results fair.  One early return.  Enemy air opposition nil.  AA heavy, meager and inaccurate.  Average bomb load: 10,000 lbs. Average gas reserve: 1,620 gallons. 

 

  

  

  

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