MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 75

 

  1. Date:  17 April 1945
     
  2. Code Name: Checkbook #2
     
  3. Target:  Kanoya A/F  (90.38-1378)
     
  4. Participating Unit: 3l4th Bombardment Wing
     
  5. Number A/C Airborne:  34
     
  6. % A/C Bombing Primary:  88%   (30 A/C)
     
  7. Time Over Primary:  171538K  - 171544K
     
  8. Altitude of Attack:  17,800-19,400
     
  9. Weather Over Target:  Clear, light ground haze, air-ground visibility 10-12 miles
     
  10. Total A/C Lost:  0
     
  11. Resume of Mission:  Bombing results good -see mission 78 for details.  Four aircraft non-effective.  Enemy air opposition nil.  AA heavy, meager and inaccurate.  Average bomb load 4,888 lbs.  Average gas reserve 1,436 gallons.

 

 

  

    

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