MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 113

 

1. Date:  27 April 1945
    
2. Code Name:  Aeroscope #4
    
3. Target:  Kushira A/F  90.38-2524
    
4. Participating Unit:  314th Bombardment Wing
    
5. Number A/C Airborne:  19
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary:  89.43%    (17 A/C)
    
7. Time Over Primary:  270925K - 270931K
    
8. Altitude of Attack:  15,000 - 17,610
    
9. Weather Over Target:  clear-visibility restricted by haze
    
10. Total A/C Lost:  1
     
11. Resume of Mission:  Bombing results  - crews reported excellent.  Strike photos show large concentration on airfield and hangar area - string of bursts on revetments.  -   Enemy air opposition see Mission 112.  AA heavy, meager, inaccurate to accurate.  Eleven enemy aircraft damaged with none destroyed or probably destroyed.  Average bomb load 9,780 lbs. Average gas reserve 940 gallons.

 

 

 

 

  

    

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