MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 131

 

1. Date:  30 April 1945
    
2. Code Name: Skewer #3
    
3. Target:  Tomitaka A/F     (90.33  - 2536)
    
4. Participating Units: 314th Bombardment Wing
    
5. Number A/C Airborne: 12
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 91.63%  (11 primary and 1 opportunity)
    
7. Time Over Primary: 301114K  - 301115K
    
8. Altitude of Attack: 16,900 - 17,550
    
9. Weather Over Target: 0/10
    
10. Total A/C Lost: 0
     
11. Resume of Mission: Bombing results were good to excellent.  The concentration of bursts approximately 2500 feet wide crossed the service area and airfield.  Enemy air opposition and A/A nil.  Average bomb load: 10,700 lbs.  Average gas reserve 693 gallons.

 

 

  

    

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