MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 111

                                        

1. Date:  27 April 1945
                                                               
2. Code Name: Dripper #2
                                                              
3. Target:  Miyakonojo   A/F  90.38-2527
                 
4. Participating Units:  3l3th Bombardment Wing
                 
5. Number A/C Airborne: 18
           
6. % A/C Bombing Primary: 77.8% (14 A/C)
    
7. Time Over Primary: 271017K - 271051K
         
8. Altitude of Attack: 10,000 - 12,000
        
9. Weather Over Target: 0/10 - 2/10
        
10. Total A/C Lost: 0
       
11. Resume of Mission: Bombing results   - crews reported good.  Pattern diagonally across field and pattern in north part of hangar area.  Enemy air opposition slight  - 11 attacks.  Enemy aircraft damaged one with none destroyed or probably destroyed.  AA heavy, meager to moderate and ln-accurate.  Average bomb load 14,281 lbs. Average gas reserve 804 gallons.

 

 

 

  

    

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