MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 62

 

  1. Date:  9 April 1945
     
  2. Code Name: Starvation #6
     
  3. Target:  Shimonoseki Straits
     
  4. Participating Units: 313th Bombardment Wing
     
  5. Number A/C Airborne:  20
     
  6. % A/C Bombing Primary:  80% (16 A/C)
     
  7. Time Over Primary:  100140K - 100216K
     
  8. Altitude of Attack:  5,000  - 6,300
     
  9. Weather Over Target:  8/10 - 10/10
     
  10. Total A/C Lost:  0
     
  11. Resume of Mission: Mining results excellent.  Estimated that mission will maintain blockade of Western entrance of Shimonoseki Straits for an additional five to seven days.  Enemy air opposition and AA nil.  Average mine load 12,000 lbs.

 

 

  

    

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