MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 154

 

1. Date: 7 May 1945
    
2. Code Name: Bloway # 3
    
3. Target: Usa A/F 90.33 - 1307
    
4. Participating Unit: 313th BW
    
5. Number A/C Airborne: 11
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 100%
    
7. Time Over Primary: 071307K
    
8. Altitude of Attack: 14,100
    
9. Weather Over Target: 2/10 - 3/10
    
10. Total A/C Lost: 1
     
11. Resume of Mission: Crews reported bursts were visible on apron and extended northeast to cover part of field.  No bursts seen in hangar area.  Enemy air opposition - 34 E/A sighted with 40 attacks made.  Enemy aircraft destroyed - 21, probably destroyed - 5, and 0 damaged.  AA heavy, meager and inaccurate.  One B-29 lost over Target, presumably to E/A.  Four aircraft landed at Iwo Jima.  Average bomb load: 13,319 lbs. Average fuel reserve: 675 gallons.  

 

 

 

  

    

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