MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 66

 

1. Date:  12 April 1945
    
2. Code Name:  Starvation #7
    
3. Target:  Minefield   Love  - Shimonoseki Sts Area
    
4. Participating Units:  313th   Bombardment Wing
    
5. Number A/C Airborne:  5
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary:  100%
    
7. Time Over Primary:  130146K - 130216K
    
8. Altitude of Attack:  6,850 - 7,110
    
9. Weather Over Target:  Haze  - visibility 5 miles
    
10. Total A/C Lost:  0
     
11. Resume of Mission:  Mining results excellent.  Estimated that blockade of  the Eastern entrance to Shimonoseki straits will be maintained an additional two to three days.  Due   to nature of mine settings ship passage will not be safe for several weeks.  Enemy air opposition and AA nil.  Average mine load:  8000 lbs.  Average gas reserve unavailable.

 

 

  

    

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