MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 95

 

1. Date:  22 April 1945
    
2. Code Name:  Checkbook #5
    
3. Target:  Kanoya A/F 90.38-1378
    
4. Participating Unit:  313th Bombardment Wing
    
5. Number A/C Airborne:  25
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary:  76%     (19 A/C)
    
7. Time Over Primary:  220834K  - 220936K
    
8. Altitude of Attack:  15,350  - 15,950
    
9. Weather Over Target:  0/10
    
10. Total A/C Lost:  1
     
11. Resume of Mission: Bombing results   - crews reported good to excellent.  Runways cratered, hangars and service apron well covered by pattern.  One aircraft probably destroyed.  Five hangars gutted and two destroyed.  Enemy air opposition light  -10 attacks.  AA heavy, meager to moderate, fairly accurate.  One aircraft crash-landed on return.  Average bomb load 9,091 lbs.  Average gas reserve 1079 gallons.

 

 

  

    

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