MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 268

       

1. Date: 13/14 July 1945
    
2. Target: Shimonoseki Straits, Seishin, Masan, Reisui and Fukuoka. 
    
3. Participating Unit: 313th BW
    
4. Number A/C Airborne: 31
    
5. % A/C Bombing Primary: 96.77% (30 Primary and 1 Alternate)
    
6. Type of Mines and Settings: MK 26-36 1000# and MK 25 2000# mines with various settings. 
    
7. Tons of Mines Dropped: 199 tons on Primary and 1 ton Alternate
    
8. Time Over Primary: 140012K - 140327K
    
9. Altitude of Attack: 6,900 - 8,600
    
10. Weather Over Target: 0/10 - 10/10
     
11. Total A/C Lost: 0

12. Resume of Mission: It was estimated that of the 254 mines dropped, 249 were effective.  Flak was meager, moderate, and inaccurate.  Mine laying was by radar.  Nine E/A sighted made 1 attack.  One RCM A/C was also airborne.  Eighteen A/C landed at Iwo Jima.  Average bomb load: 13,211 lbs. Average fuel reserve: 561 gallons. 

 

 

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