MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 132

 

  1. Date:  30 April 1945
     
  2. Code Name: Cockorow #2
     
  3. Target:  Saeki   A/F  90.33   - 1306
     
  4. Participating Unit: 314th Bombardment Wing
     
  5. Number A/C Airborne: 11
     
  6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 100%
     
  7. Time Over Primary: 301113K
     
  8. Altitude of Attack: 17,100  - 17,700
     
  9. Weather Over Target: 7/10
     
  10. Total A/C Lost: 0
     
  11. Resume of Mission: Bombing results were poor.  One probable destroyer received   direct hit, and another possible destroyer received a near miss or possible hit in channel north of Saeki Bay.  Enemy air opposition nil.  AA meager and inaccurate.  Average bomb load 11,770 lbs. Average gas reserve 924 gallons.

 

 

  

    

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