351st Bomb Group

1. Airplane and Crew Assignment Check.
   C.O.’s Comment: _____
   
   
2. Time Schedule:

   Lead Box
   Stations –	0825 0815
   Start Engines –	0835 0825
   Taxi -	0845 0835
   Take Off -	0900 0850
   Last Take Off -	0945 0955

   
   
3. Targets:
   Primary:   Visual: Erding  PFF: Stuttgart
   Secondary:   Visual: Lechfeld  PFF: None
   Last Resort: Any military objective in Germany or any A/D [Airdrome] in occupied countries not situated close built-up area & not disrupting fighter support.
   
   
4. Loading:
   351st "A": Maj. Stewart – Lt. Grunow in 018-U
   351st "B": ____
   Composite: ____
   Nickels [Propaganda Leaflets] in Ship # - None
   Chaff: 240 units/A/C [Aircraft]. 4 units every 10 seconds from 10 min. before reaching target.
   
   
5. Gasoline Loading: 2800 gal. Maximum
   Remarks:
   
   

6. Wing Formation	94th (A) CBW	94th (B) CBW	Comp. Group	Comp. CBW
   Lead	351st
   Low	457th
   High	401st

   
   
7. Division Formation:

   Position	CBW [Combat Wing]	Target	Departure Time at Coast
   Lead	41st"A"	Landsberg	1100
   2nd	41st"B"	Oberpfaffenhoven	1102
   3rd	40th	"	1104
   4th	1st	Erding	1106
   5th	94th	Erding	1108 @ 16,000'
   6th
   7th
   8th
   2nd Division		Gablingen, Leipheim	1125 @ 18,000'
   3rd Division		Frederickshaven	1115 @ 21,000'
   Marauders [B-26]
   RAF [Royal Air Force]

   
   Remarks: 41B guide left on 41A
       1st CBW [Combat Wing] guide right on 40th.
   
   
8. Fighter Cover:

   • [Force]	[Call Sign]	[Latitude & Longitude]	[Time]
     1 Grp. P-47’s	[Balance 1-1]	49°40’-02°00’E [Grandvilliers, France]	at 1130 hrs.
     1 Grp. P-47’s	[Balance 1-2]	48°44’-04°20’E [Soudé, France]	at 1203 hrs.
     1 Grp. P-51’s	[Balance 1-3]	48°29’-07°00’E [Bionville, France]	at 1233 hrs.
     1 Grp. P-51’s	[Balance 1-4]	48°33’-11°00’E [Near Baar, Germany]	at 1330 hrs.
     1 Grp. P-47’s	[Balance 1-6]	49°13’-08°30’E [Philippsburg, Germany]	at 1446 hrs.
     1 Grp. P-47’s	[Balance 1-7]	49°48’-07°00’E [Merschbach, Germany]	at 1511 hrs.
     1 Grp. P-51’s	[Balance 1-8]	Area Sweep in Target area.
     1 Grp. P-47’s	[Balance 1-9]	15 minutes after bombers @ 49°48’-07°00’E [Merschbach, Germany]	for stragglers
     1 Grp. P-47’s	[Balance 1-10]	30 minutes after bombers @ 50°30’-05°05’E [Andenne, France]	for stragglers

     8 Grps. of P-47’s, 3 Grps. of P-51’s, & 2 Grps. of P-38’s in support of 2nd & 3rd Division.
     
     
9. Group Assembly:

   Box	Altitude	Place
   Lead	8,000'	Deenethorpe Buncher
   ___	____’	_____
   ___	____’	_____

   
   
   

   Control Points:	Reference Pts.
   #1 - English Coast	S – Chalon [-sur-Saône, France]
   #2 - Enemy Coast	P – Strasbourg [France]
   #3 - 4844N – 0420E [Soudé, France]	O – Lake Constance [Southern Germany]
   #4 - 4829N – 0700E [Bionville, France]	I – Munich [Germany]
   #5 - 4913N – 0830E [Philippsburg, Germany]	L – Böckingen [Germany]
   #6 - 4948N – 0700E [Merschbach, Germany]

   
   
10. Navigator - _____
    
11. S-2 - _____
    
12. Weather - _____
    
13. Special Instructions to Navigators, Bombardiers and Radio Operators:
    In the event it becomes necessary to attack PFF targets, units will climb to 25,000’ or as high as contrails will permit, before bombing.
    
    
14. Squadron Leaders and Group Deputy report to Target Room. All but Pilots Dismissed.
    
15. (A) Code Words –

    PFF Bombing IP–	Bulls Eye
    Visual Bombing -	Big Tom
    Authenticator –	Wild Oats
    Recall -	Baker Dog Tare Unit
    Weather Code -	VIABT
    Release "CHAFF"	Tin Hat

    
    (B) Call Signs:

    	Call Sign	Flares	Tail Letters
    351st A	Woodcraft Red	RY [Red Yellow]	J
    351st B
    401st A	Woodcraft White	G [Green]	S
    401st B
    457th A	Woodcraft Blue	R [Red]	U
    457th B
    Composite
    1st C.B.W.
    40th C.B.W.
    41st C.B.W.
    Composite C.B.W.

    
    (C)

    U.S. Fighters	Balance one – 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, & 7
    R.A.F. Fighters
    Bombers	Vinegrove one five
    U.S. Grnd. Control	Colgate
    R.A.F. Grnd. Control

    Remarks:
    
    (D)

    Colors of the Day
    Time	Color	Letter	Challenge
    0800 – 1400	RG	H	N
    1400 – 2000	RR	W	Q

    
    (E) Ships To Monitor [Radio Channels A, B, C & D]
    1. - All except below:
    2. - McLott in 151-M, Nelson in 879-Q CBW Leader from English Coast to English Coast
    3. - Evans in 702-A [plane changed to 7305-L], Nall in 157-N
    4. - Open
    
    
16. Let-Down on Splasher # 6, if overcast.
    351st A 290° Mag. [Magnetic Compass Heading]
    401st A 305° Mag.
    457th A 275° Mag.
    
    
17. Flying Control. –
    1. Taxi Plan.
    2. Emergency Fields. - Earles Colne
    3. Landing Aids.
       
    
    
18. Special Instructions:
    Radio silence will be maintained except by C/W Leader where use is necessary in C/W assembly. Many times ships have been in trouble and could not get their message through because of excess chatter.
    Spares return at mid-Channel.
    Reference Altitude – 18,000’
    875-P – 511th – spare lead
    238-A – 511th – spare lead
    492-B – 511th – spare lead
    066-O – 508th – spare lead
    305-L – 508th – spare lead
    

1. General Narrative. Twenty aircraft took off at 0850 – 0903 hours. The group formed over the field as briefed and proceeded to the Deenethorpe buncher beacon for assembly with the high and low groups. The combat wing assembly was carried out as briefed, with the three combat boxes in formation before the departure from Deenethorpe.
    As indicated on the track chart, the route followed over England was slightly inside of the briefed route. By this method, the control points were reached on time. The departure from English coast was made one minute early at an altitude of 16,000 feet.
    On the route into the target no enemy opposition was encountered. The fighter escort was met as briefed and excellent cover was afforded. Visibility in the target area was very good, having been reported as being over twenty miles.
    The primary target was attacked without the use of the PFF equipment. The bombs of the lead ship were observed to hit the MPI. As indicated in the formation over target, eighteen aircraft bombed.
    On the return route, a few enemy fighters were seen. The low group experienced some attacks, but none were made on the Lead Group. No flak was observed until Ostend was reached. At that point it was necessary to let down to 15,000 feet to stay beneath the cirrus clouds. Thirty to forty accurate flak bursts were observed at this point. One aircraft was knocked out of formation by this flak and later ditched off Dover. The fighter escort had been excellent on the withdrawal.
    The entire return route was flown on the briefed route. Return to base was made without incident, and landings were made at 1805 – 1821 hours.
   
2. Aircraft Not Attacking. Eighteen aircraft took off to form the lead combat box of the 94th Combat Bomb Wing formation. Aircraft 42-31725, pilot Lt. McIntyre, returned from a point eleven miles off the enemy coast. This aircraft returned as planned, having been scheduled as a flying spare.  Aircraft 42-6151, pilot Lt. McLott, returned from 50°47’N-00°20’E [between Eastbourne and Hastings, England], when an oxygen leak in the navigator’s compartment was discovered. This aircraft was not dispatched.
3. Aircraft Lost. Aircraft 42-97305, pilot Lt. Evans, was hit by flak on the return route at the French Coast. Interrogation reports indicated that the aircraft had been seen crossing the English Coast with one engine feathered. Later reports, however, indicated that this aircraft had ditched in the channel. All crew members were picked up by Air-Sea Rescue.
   
4. Group Leader. Major James T. Stewart, in a PFF aircraft, led the 351st Group.
   
   

1. Flight Plan and Log attached.
2. Track Chart attached.
3. Narrative.
   1. T/O at 0850 hours.
   2. Group formed at 0930 hours at 10,000 feet.
   3. Formed CBW [Combat Wing] at 0945 hours at 16,000 feet.
   4. Began climb at 1020 hours.
   5. Reached altitude at 1126 hours.
   6. Weather encountered over England:
      1. Clouds 8/10ths. Tops 7,000 feet.
      2. Visibility 10 miles.
      3. Wind at altitude 230 degrees. 28 knots per hour.
   7. Means of navigation over England. DR [Dead Reckoning] and GEE
   8. Means of checking Metro Winds. GEE
   9. Joined task force at 1100 hours at SPLASHER #9.
   10. Departed English Coast at 1107 hours.
   11. Arrived Enemy Coast at 1126 hours.
   12. Fighter Rendezvous:
       1. Going in: ___ hours.
       2. Coming back: ___ hours.
   13. Wind used for bombing:
       1. 213 degrees.
       2. 42 knots per hour.
       3. How determined: Pilotage
   14. Description of Bomb Run and Method of target Identification:
       1. Reached IP [Initial Point of bomb run] at 1330 hours.
       2. Mag [Magnetic Compass] heading over target 139 degrees.
       3. Altitude over Target 20,100 feet.
       4. Time bombs away 1344½ hours.
       5. Method of target identification and weather over target: CAVU [Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited] – Railroad, road and river running N-S west of target. Woods 3 mi. South of field.
   15. Difficulties encountered with Radio, compass, and special equipment: NONE
   16. Gee:
       1. Coordinates of furtherest fix: Didn’t use GEE over continent.
       2. Time ___ hours.
   17. Comments: ___

Group: 351st
Target: Erding, Germany
Method of Bombing: Visual
Altitude: 19,000’
Direction of Attack: 137° Mag. Heading
Wind Direction: 215°
Wind Velocity: 52 MPH
Bombardier’s Narrative: The 351st Bombardment Grp. (H) was flying Lead Box in Wing Formation. Visibility was good and the I.P. [Initial Point of Bomb Run] was reached as briefed. The run was very bumpy due to prop wash, no other trouble was encountered on run. Bombs were away at 1344 on a magnetic heading of 137°. Results were observed to be good.

[Signed:] Robert E. Lee, 1st Lt., Air Corps, Lead Bombardier

Bombardier - 1st Lt. Robert E. Lee  Pilot - Maj. James T. Stewart Navigator - 1st Lt. Edward L. Sullivan
Aircraft B-17G   018-U  Take-off - 0850 Landed - 1758
Objective - Erding, Germany
Aiming Point (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] - As briefed
Initial Point - As briefed
Method of Attack - Group
No. of Attacking A/C in Group: - 18   Composite Group -
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own Sighting Operation:
Deflection and Range Sighting, Group: 351st   Composite Group -
Range Sighting only, Group - 351st    Composite Group -
Bombs, Types and Sizes - AN M43 500 LB. G.P. [General Purpose] & 1 Sky Marker
Number of Bombs Loaded - 10   Released - 10
Fusing, Nose - 1/10   Tail - 1/100
Synchronization - On
Information at Release Point:

Type of Release - Salvo
Point of Impact If Seen - On briefed M.P.I.
Mean Temp. Metro -1 Actual -1
Winds - Altitude - 20,300 Ft.  Direction - Metro 310°  Actual 215°  Velocity - Metro 29  Actual 52
Temp C. - Metro -22° C. Actual -22° C.

1. The target was the air equipment depot at Erding, Germany. Photo coverage was good and prints were of good quality.
2. The MPI of this group was the middle hangar on the SE edge of the area. Smoke from previous bombing is seen to the West and a tall column of black smoke is seen just to the West of the middle hangar. The pattern of this Group is compact and crosses the MPI building. The pattern measures 2,275 feet by 1,897 feet and the actual MPI is 325 feet short.
3. All three hangars are hit. The middle hangar caught the heaviest concentration and is covered with bursts. No. 1 hangar has a possible hit at the SW corner. No. 3 hangar has two direct hits and a near miss at the SE corner. Approximately eight bursts fell on the apron in front of No. 3 hangar and blast damage should result to the hangar.

1. There were no leaflets carried on today’s mission.
2. Preliminary review of photographs indicates that bombing results are good.
3. Approximately 25 E/A [Enemy Aircraft] were identified by this Group flying Lead Box of the CBW. All were FW 190’s and ME 109’s and appeared in largest concentration from a point about three quarters of an hour before the target until one half hour after bombs away. No direct attacks were made on this Group but the CBW [Combat Wing] just ahead and the Low Group of this CBW suffered attacks principally from head-on above and from the tail low. Few E/A were observed along the route between the German border and until the target. Colorings were either black, silver, or mottled grey. This Group has no claims.
4. On the way into the target meager inaccurate flak was encountered at Dieppe, Amiens, Altenheim, and Stuttgart. Intense flak was observed over Munich, out of range of our formation. There was no flak at the target, although a few crews saw what they thought was inaccurate rocket bursts in this area. The only accurate flak throughout the mission was encountered at the Coast on the way out four miles South of Ostend, where extremely accurate flak was fired from two three-gun batteries.
5. Weather and visibility en route and over target was CAVU [Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited].
6. There were 18 balloons noted at Karlsruhe, the altitude of which is not known. The Marshalling Yards at Namur was heavily packed with freight cars.
7. Two PFF [Pathfinder Force] A/C [Aircraft] flew with this Group but were not employed. Fighter Support appeared as briefed and was extremely effective. Our A/C L-305 was hit by flak over the French Coast and was last observed crossing the English Coast with one engine feathered. No information has been received on this A/C, and it has not returned to Base. One P-51 was seen going down in the Target area; the pilot bailed out. Two B-17’s were seen going down just after Target; one was seen to hit the earth and the other exploded before hitting the ground.

ANNEX - Our A/C 305-L which was reported as unaccounted for in paragraph 7 is now known to have ditched in the Channel. All crew members are safe, having been picked up by Air-Sea Rescue. Four members are at Hawking and six at Dover.

[Signed] Benjamin L. Berkow, 1st Lt., Air Corps, Ass’t. S-2 [Intelligence]

1. Target: Assigned - Erding, Germany Bombed - Erding, Germany
2. Route as Flown. - As briefed to Gundelfingen, Ludwigsmoos, Target, Bad Aibling, across center of Wörth Lake and Ammer Lake, Gundelfingen, and back as briefed except that coast was crossed between Ostend and Nieuport [Nieuwpoort], instead of at briefed point farther south.
3. Weather Conditions - A. at Target. - clear  B. En route - 1 – 2/10 cloud
4. Were our A/C "Seen" or "Unseen" targets? (a) At Target - seen (b) Enroute - seen
 Any Condensation Trails? - None at flight altitude.
5. Description of Flak, including type of Fire Control: 5. None. A few crews observed what they thought were rockets in this area, but no one saw them clearly enough to give a detailed report.
6. Flak encountered or observed en route. (In the order experienced) -
 Dieppe, 20,000 ft. – meager, inaccurate.
 Amiens, 20,200 ft. – meager, inaccurate.
 Altenheim, 20,200 ft. – 1240 – meager, inaccurate.
 Stuttgart, 20,200 ft. – 1305 – meager, inaccurate.
 Munich, 20,200 ft. – 1336 – intense black and white bursts observed out of range.
 Augsburg, 20,000 ft. – 1400 – Intense flak observed, out of range.
 4 miles S. of Ostend, 16,000 ft. – 1647 – meager, extremely accurate flak, continuous following, fired from 2 3-gun batteries, damaged several of our planes, one so badly that it was forced to ditch in the Channel.
7. Was Chaff carried? - Yes How discharged? Discharged as briefed by two ships in target area.
8. Position of Group - Lead
9. Group – 351 A/C over enemy terr. – 16 A/C damaged – 8 A/C lost to flak – 1 Time over Target – 1344½ Time of bombs away – 1344½ Height – 19,900’ Axis of attack – 131° Mag. Bomb run – 6 min.
10. Comments - Phenomena: None.

        509th Squadron
A/C 492-B Rations in airplane were good. – Whole Crew.

       510th Squadron
A/C 077-D We liked the candy rations as it was today. - Lt. Walby.
A/C 721-S There is no sugar in the Mess Hall for breakfast in the morning. – S/Sgt. Novaco.
A/C 028-Q Should serve hot chocolate at breakfast to men who don’t drink coffee. – Sgt. Moulton.

[Signed] Robert P. Ramsey, Captain, Air Corps, Group S-2 [Intelligence]

1. Abortives:
   1. Airplane No. 42-6151, 508th Squadron, returned early because the Navigator’s Oxygen pressure gauge was leaking.
   2. Airplane No. 42-31725, 509th Squadron, returned early as planned.
2. Battle Damage:
   1. Airplane No. 42-97157, 508th Squadron. Small flak hole near forward escape hatch. Skin damage only. Small flak hole through center of vertical stabilizer, skin and former damaged.
   2. Airplane No. 42-31879, 508th Squadron. Small flak hole through left wing tip. Fabric of left aileron torn by flak. Flak hole between #1 and #2 Engines underside. Skin, corrugation and fuel tank damaged. Small flak hole through right flap, skin and stiffener damaged. Trim tab of right horizontal stabilizer shot away by flak.
   3. Airplane No. 42-97216, 509th Squadron. Small flak hole through right elevator. Fabric and cable spool damaged. Small flak hole through left wing tip. Flak hole on left side of base of dorsal fin and out through underside of fuselage. Skin and circumferential stiffener damaged. Three flak holes on right side of base of dorsal fin. Damage to tail wheel wall, tail wheel lock cable, and left elevator trim tab cable.
   4. Airplane No. 42-31384, 509th Squadron. Several .50 caliber holes through right horizontal stabilizer from right waist gun.
   5. Airplane No. 42-31899, 510th Squadron. Flak hole on top of wing near #4 Engine. Skin, corrugation and #4 fuel tank damaged. Flak hole topside of wing just outside of #4 Engine. Skin, corrugation and main spar damaged. Flak hole on top of #1 Engine nacelle. Damage to air duct, skin and circumferential stiffener. Small flak hole in skin of fuselage rear of ball turret. Small flak hole underside of left wing tip.
   6. Airplane No. 42-38028, 510th Squadron. Flak hole in leading edge of left horizontal stabilizer. Skin and de-icer boot damaged. Flak hole topside of wing outboard of #1 Engine. Skin, corrugation, three fuel lines and main spar damaged. Small flak hole on top of #1 Engine, skin and air duct damaged. Left aileron torn by flak. Small flak hole on right side of dorsal fin, skin and stringer damaged.
   7. Airplane No. 42-107077, 510th Squadron. Flak hole on top of wing outboard of #1 Engine. Skin, corrugation and main spar damaged. Flak hole through left horizontal stabilizer, skin and rib damaged. Small flak hole through right flap. Flak hole outboard of #4 Engine through wing, skin, corrugation and main spar damaged. Flak hole in right life raft door, damage to skin and life raft.
   8. Airplane no. 42-39853, 510th Squadron. Two flak holes through the right horizontal stabilizer. Skin, stringer, channels, and longerons and wiring damaged. Small flak hole through left wing tip.

   TOTAL A/C DAMAGED		MINOR DAMAGE		BY FLAK		BY FRIEND
   8		8		7		1

The following armament malfunction was reported at interrogation after the Mission of 24 April, 1944.

A/C 42-97216 – Station #40 did not release in salvo, as briefed. The bomb was dropped manually by the engineer in the bomb bay. Investigation showed the cause to be that the shackle trigger was not in the release position.

[Signed:] Michael Steele, CWO, USA, Group Armament Officer

1. The Station Ordnance Officer has reported the expenditure of 12,385 rounds of Caliber .50 ammunition on the Mission of 24 April, 1944. This figure includes 9,000 rounds expended by Aircraft 42-97305 which was ditched.

[Signed:] Robert B. Stratton, Captain, Air Corps, Statistical Officer

1. The Station Ordnance Officer has reported that 4,125 rounds of .50 Cal ammunition were expended on the Mission of 22 December, 1943.

1. Following is the disposition of all bombs loaded for the Mission of 24 April, 1944.

1. Following interrogation the following deficiencies and disabilities were determined. Negative report is submitted.

[Signed:] Ernest J. Cater, 1st Lt., Air Corps, Group Equipment Officer

Aircraft No. 31725 Squadron - 509   Pilot - McIntyre
Time of Abortive - 1124   Location when Aborted - 4 miles off enemy coast.
Reason - Flying Spare. Returned as planned.
Disposition of Bombs: Returned to base.
Altitude At Time of Aborting: 18,000 ft.  
Enemy Opposition Encountered - None
Remarks:
[Signed] George P. McIntyre



Aircraft No. 42-6151 Squadron - 508   Pilot - McLott
Time of Abortive - 1110   Location when Aborted - 50°47’N-00°20’E [Between Eastbourne and Hastings, England]
Reason - Leak in Navigator’s Oxygen. Check right waist gunner’s oxygen.
Disposition of Bombs: Returned
Altitude At Time of Aborting: 17,000’  
Enemy Opposition Encountered - None
Remarks:
[Signed] D. W. McLott, 2nd Lt., A.C. [Air Corps]

1. Call Letter and Last Four numbers of A/C in each Squadron:

   a. 94th Combat Wing   Lead Group
   Sqdn 508th A/C: 6151–M, 1879–Q, 7157–N, 7305–L
   Sqdn 509th A/C: 7193–P, 1384–T, 7169–N, 7845–F, 7144–R, 7202–Z, 7216–U Spare, 1725–L Spare
   Sqdn 510th A/C: 1899–B, 9853–P, 7077–D, 8028–Q, 1721–S, 1560–A
   Sqdn 511th A/C: None
   P.F.F. Sqdn 422 A/C: 0018–U, 7574–A

   
   
2. Target: GW-4901
   
3. W/T and R/T Operational Call Sign of each Squadron:

   Squadron	508 [Call Sign]	W/T WAA R/T CARLTON		Squadron	510 [Call Sign]	W/T PPM R/T TIPSTAFF
   Squadron	509 [Call Sign]	W/T RBU R/T HOTMINT		Squadron	511 [Call Sign]	W/T UCU R/T PARTNERSHIP

4. a. Lead Box: Taxi–0835; Take-Off –0850; E.T.D. Field–0850
   

5. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing English Coast: (OUT)
   1108	16,000 Ft	Beachy Head

6. Time:	Height:	Place of Recrossing Enemy Coast: (IN)
   1129	20,000 Ft	50°00'N-01°15'E [6 miles NE of Dieppe, France]

7. Time:	Height:	Place of Recrossing Enemy Coast: (Out)
   1628	20,000 Ft	51°05'N-02°40'E [Veurne, Netherlands]

8. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing English Coast: (IN)
   1654	7,000 Ft	Clacton

9. E.T.R.(Estimated Time of Return) Base: 1722 Hours
10. MF/DF [Medium Frequency/Direction Finder] Section: "H"
11. Bomb load of Each A/C: Lead Box
    508 Squadron: 10 x 500# G.P.[General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/100 [Fuse]
    509 Squadron: 10 x 500# G.P.[General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/100 [Fuse]
    510 Squadron: 10 x 500# G.P.[General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/100 [Fuse]
    422 Sqdn, PFF A/C: 10 x 500# G.P.[General Purpose] 1/10 x 1/100 [Fuse] and 1 Sky Marker
    
12. Fuel Load of each A/C: 2800 Gallons
    
13. Group Leader:
    a. Lead Box: Name: J.T. Stewart Rank: Major  A/C: 7574-A  Sqdn. 422nd
    
14. Passengers, if any: (Full Name, Rank, A/C and Squadron Passenger flying with)
    None
15. Actual Times Off and Return by Squadrons and A/C Letters:
16. Lead Box

    Squadron	A/C No. & Letter	A.T.O.	A.T.R.	Squadron	A/C No. & Letter	A.T.O.	A.T.R.
    508	6151–M	____	____	509	7193–P	____	____
    	1711–F	____	____		1384–T	____	____
    	0994–T	____	____		7169–N	____	____
    	3141–H	____	____		7845–F	____	____
    					7144–R	____	____
    					7202–Z	____	____
    				Flying Spare	7216–U	____	____
    				Flying Spare	1725–L	____	____
    510	1899–B	____	____	422 P.F.F.	0018–U	____	____
    	9853–P	____	____		7574–A	____	____
    	7077–D	____	____
    	8028–Q	____	____
    	1721–S	____	____
    	1560–A	____	____

    Report Compiled By I.C. Muesing, Sgt.
    
    

A/C# 42-97305   YB-L  Pilot: Lt. Evans     A/C's 5th Mission

Our A/C 42-97305 L was hit by flak over the French Coast on the return to Polebrook and was last observed crossing the Channel with one engine feathered. The crew not being able to make it to the English coast ditched the plane in the Channel off Ramsgate, Kent, England. All crew members are safe, having been picked up by Air-Sea Rescue. Four members are at Hawking and six at Dover. All crew members returned to duty.