MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 116

 

1. Date:  28 April 1945
    
2. Code Name: Barranca #6
    
3. Target:  Kokubu A/F 90,38-2520
    
4. Participating Unit: 313th Bombardment Wing
    
5. Number A/C Airborne: 20
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 85%  (17 A/C)
    
7. Time Over Primary: 281012K - 281013K
    
8. Altitude of Attack: 12,000 - 12,250
    
9. Weather Over Target: 0/10 - 2/10
    
10. Total A/C Lost: 1
     
11. Resume of Mission: Bombing results   - crews reported excellent.  Compact pattern of bursts in hangar area with minor cratering on field.  Enemy air opposition 16 attacks with some rocket fire and phosphorus bombs.  Two enemy aircraft destroyed, two probably destroyed and six damaged.  One aircraft lost to unknown reasons, AA moderate and inaccurate.  Average bomb load 13,283 lbs. Average gas reserve 747 gallons.

 

 

 

 

  

    

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