351st Bomb Group

1. 1. TARGETS: 
   2. Visual Primary: Sindelfingen A/D [Airdrome]
   3. PFF Primary: None
   4. Visual Secondary: None
   5. PFF Secondary: Stuttgart M/Y [Marshalling Yard]
   6. Last Resort: Grosselfingen Landing Ground
   
   

2. TIMINGS:
   Zero Hour:	- 1000
   Stations:	- 0735
   Start Engines:	- 0745
   Taxi:	- 0755
   Take Off:	- 0810
   Target Time:	- ____
   ETR [Estimated Time    of Return]:	- 1633

   
     Gasoline 2,780 Gallons
   
   

3. LOADING:
   Lead -	38 x 100 G.P. [General Purpose] No Nose – 1/40 Tail [Fuses]
   High -	Same
   Low -	Same
   Composite -	___

   
   
4. Intervalometer Settings: 50 Ft. - Visual Primary & G.H. Last resort if visual - Salvo.
   
   
5. Chaff: 8 units every 10 seconds at 7 min. before target & continue for 10 mins. Each A/C carry 504 units.
   
   
6. Division Formation:

   Disposition of Forces	[Bomb Group]	Target	Time of Departure
   “A” Gp. in 94 CBW [Combat Bomb Wing]	457	Suidelfingen A/D [Airdrome]
   “B” Gp. in 94 CBW	351	Suidelfingen A/D
   “C” Gp. in 94 CBW	___
   1 Div. Lead	41st A	Stuttgart A/D
   2nd CBW	41st B	Stuttgart A/D
   3rd CBW	41st C	Suidelfingen A/D
   4th CBW	94 A	Suidelfingen A/D
   5th CBW	94 B	Suidelfingen A/D
   6th CBW	40 A	Stuttgart M/Y [Marshalling Yard]
   7th CBW	40 B	Stuttgart M/Y
   8th CBW	40 C	Stuttgart M/Y
   9th CBW	1st A. B. C	Stuttgart M/Y

   
   PFF A/C to fly as: 1 Leading each Box - GH A/C flying as Deputy Lead for each box.
   REMARKS:
    Interval between Groups – 2 minutes.
    Leaders will make every effort to bomb at briefed altitude and keep interval between squadrons to a minimum on the bombing run.
   
   
7. Fighter Cover: 7 Gps. of P-51’s.
   
   
8. Other Forces: ____
   
   
9. Assembly:

   Lead at	9,000'	feet on	Kings Cliffe	Buncher
   High at	10,000'	feet on	Kings Cliffe	Buncher
   Low at	8,000'	feet on	Kings Cliffe	Buncher
   401st at	_____	feet on	_____	Buncher
   457th at	10,500'	feet on	Glatton	Buncher
   Composite at	____	feet on	____	Buncher

   Combat Wing Assembly Line: ____
   Division Assembly Line: Selsey Bill to 49°31’N-00°05’E [Le Havre, France]
   
   
10. Navigator - _____
    
    
11. S-2 - _____
    
    
12. Weather - _____
    
    
13. Special Instructions:
     a. Type of Bombing Formation - Normal
     b. Bombardier and Navigator of the #3 A/C of each sqdn. report to Photo Lab.
      They are: Lead - Ballard M-900, High - Hadley K-585, Low - Hammond Z-696
     c. Camera A/C  P-258 Lead (Wishnewsky), G-070 High (Taylor), T-384 Low (Della-Cioppa)
      to return at  discretion of leader.
     d. Spares to turn back at   French coast.
     e. REMARKS: Pilots will avoid heavy cloud in letting down - heavy ice in clouds. Let down may be made stony pt.
      Division break-up 0400E. After units have passed current battle area.
      If GH A/C are to bomb they will take over the lead at least 10 min. before arrival at I.P. [Initial Point of Bomb Run].
      Watch contrails.
      2 P-51, Buckeye Red, will scout briefed penetration route paying particular attention to contrails.
      6 P-51, Buckeye Blue, in target area 20 min. before arrival of Swordfish A. On withdrawal Buckeye Blue will forecast best let down pos.
      Screening Force - 3 Mosquito A/C at I.P. 7 minutes before Swordfish Able [to release chaff approximately 4 minutes prior to Bomber T.O.T. (Time On Target).]
    
      BREAK!!  PILOT’S STAY!
    
    
14. CALL SIGNS:

    	CALL SIGN	FLARES	NAME
    351st	Woodcraft B	Normal	____
    401st	____	__	____
    457th	Woodcraft A	Normal	____
    1st Div. Air Commander	Swordfish Able	__	Major Martin
    94th CBW Air Commander	Woodcraft Able	RY	Major Snow

    
    

    Fighters	Balance 2-1 thru 27, Ours Balance 2-3
    Bombers	Vinegrove 2-5
    Grnd. Control	741st - Mohair 701st - Colgate

    
    

    Control Points:		Fighter Reference Points:
    C.P. 1 - Selsey Bill		S - Troyes
    C.P. 2 - 49°31’N-00°05’E		T - Strassburg
    [Le Havre, France]		R - Stuttgart
    C.P. 3 - 48°25’N-05°30’E		I - Ulm
    [37 miles SW of Nancy, France]		P - Heilbronn
    C.P. 4 - 48°17’N-07°29’E		E - Nancy
    [15 miles NNE of Colmar, France]

    
    Remarks: Reference Altitude: 21,000’
    
    
15. Ships To Monitor [Radio Channels A, B, C & D]
    1. Channel “A” - All [monitor] except
    2. Channel “B” - (Kale A-799), (Butler U-381), (Goldsboro F-566)
    3. Channel “C” - 67th F.W. [Fighter Wing] Buttel G-567
    4. Channel “C” - 8th A.F. [Air Force] Crutcher C-753
    5. Channel “D” - Available to all.
    
    
16. FLYING CONTROL:
    1. Runway on Take Off. ____
    2. Expected Runway on return. ____
    3. Emergency Airfields on Continent. ____

1. Date of Mission - 9 December, 1944.
   1. Target Attacked:  The Lead and Low Squadrons attacked the primary target at Sindelfingen, Germany. The High Squadron attacked a target of opportunity at Balingen, Germany.
   2. Force: Thirty-eight aircraft, including three PFF ships flying as Squadron Leads, three GH aircraft flying as Squadron Deputy Leads, and two flying spares, were dispatched.
   3. Position: Briefed and flew as the fifth group in the First Division Formation.
   4. Lead Teams: (GH A/C)

      	Group Lead
      	Air Commander:	1st Lt Joseph S. Angelini
      	Pilot:	2nd Lt Charles T. Molitor
      	Navigator:	1st Lt Stanley J. Goodman
      	Bombardier:	1st Lt Harold E. Akers

      
      

      	High Squadron
      	Leader:	1st Lt Joseph C. Robinson
      	Pilot:	2nd Lt Gustav A. Bochert
      	Navigator:	2nd Lt Albert L. Allen
      	Bombardier:	2nd Lt Raymond E. Hall

      
      

      	Low Squadron
      	Leader:	1st Lt Harvey W. Powell
      	Pilot:	2nd Lt Charles D. Hammett
      	Navigator:	1st Lt Harry U. Perry
      	Bombardier:	1st Lt Edward H. Anderson

      
      Deputy Lead Teams: (PFF A/C)

      	Group Lead
      	Air Commander:	Captain Jerome H. Geiger
      	Pilot:	Captain Norman A. Trapp
      	Navigator:	1st Lt John C. Talbott
      	Bombardier:	1st Lt Robert E. McFarlane

      
      

      	High Squadron
      	Leader:	1st Lt Benjamin F. Nay
      	Pilot:	2nd Lt Donald L. Fish
      	Navigator:	1st Lt William P. Cosgrove
      	Bombardier:	F/O Wayne A. Grundish

      
      

      	Low Squadron
      	Leader:	1st Lt Charles E. Daugherty
      	Pilot:	2nd Lt Elmer G. Johnson
      	Navigator:	1st Lt Elver F. Huntley
      	Bombardier:	1st Lt Donald H. Stump

2. Narrative.
   1.  Squadron and Group Assembly: Carried out as planned at the Kings Cliffe buncher at 9,000 feet.
   2.  Route Over England: Departure from the assembly point was made at the briefed time (0924). Due to the fact that the 94th "B" Group was on time and the 94th "A" Group was late, it was necessary to fly to the right and later to the left of course in order to permit it (94th "A") to get into its proper position in the Division Formation. Such divergency did not cause much difficulty, and after the briefed route was contacted to the west of London, it was followed to the coast. Selsey Bill was reached one minute early (1007) at the briefed altitude of 12,000 feet.
   3.  Division Assembly Line: After the departure from the English coast, the 94th "B" Group followed the preceding formations in going to the left of the briefed course in a gradually increasing divergency. This was a necessary maneuver in order to avoid clouds seen at the briefed point of entry on the French coast. As a result, the formation reached the French coast north of the briefed point one minute early (1033) at the briefed altitude of 12,000 feet. The 94th "B" had been in the proper position (fifth) in the Division Formation.
   4.  Flight to Target: After leaving the French coast, the Division Column was followed. A gradual return to the briefed course was flown, until, at a point southwest of Paris, a point slightly to the left of course was reached. The formation flew a course parallel and to the left of the briefed course in following the preceding formations until shortly before the IP [Initial Point of Bomb Run], where the briefed course was contacted. The IP was reached ten and one-half minutes late (1222½) at the briefed altitude of 25,500 feet. Shortly before the IP was reached, the GH aircraft in each squadron took over the lead positions.
   5.  Description of Bombing Run: The Lead Squadron attacked the Primary Target visually with a GH assist. The MPI [Mean Point of Impact] was identified 60 seconds before "Bombs Away". No interference was encountered on the bomb run. The C-1 Pilot [Autopilot] functioned satisfactorily. The low Squadron attacked the Primary Target visually with a GH assist. The briefed turn was made at the IP. The MPI was identified about two minutes before "Bombs Away". No interference was encountered on the bombing run. The C-1 Pilot functioned satisfactorily. The High Squadron attacked a target of opportunity when the bombs failed to release in the lead (GH) ship. The PFF ship took over the lead after the Primary Target was passed, and led the formation to the target of opportunity which was attacked because of cloud cover over the Last Resort. It was attacked visually. No interference was encountered on the bomb run. The C-1 Pilot functioned satisfactorily. The High Squadron let-down approximately 2,500 feet before attacking the target of opportunity.
   6.  Flight From Target: After attacking the Primary and the Target of Opportunity, the 94th "B" Group followed the preceding formations in the Division Formation on the withdrawal. Deviations from the briefed course were slight. The briefed departure point from the Belgian coast was reached fourteen minutes early (1448) at an altitude of 10,000 feet. It was necessary to fly to the left of course in the flight to the English coast in order to avoid bad weather seen on the briefed course. As a result, the English coast was crossed south of Cromer at 1532, twenty-eight minutes earlier than the briefed time for the crossing of the coast. While crossing the channel, the formation had let-down to 5,000 feet at the English coast. A gradual return to the briefed course was flown without difficulty. The formation returned to base without further incident. A normal let-down procedure had been followed.
   7.  Fighter Support: As briefed.
   8.  Comments: One aircraft, 43-37524, pilot Lt Ashton, left the formation shortly before the IP was reached. The difficulty is as yet unknown, but the aircraft landed safely in France and the crew is returning to base. There were no enemy aircraft encountered. The Low Squadron reported meager, fairly accurate flak at the target. There were seven-tenths clouds in the target area and over much of the route. Contrails above 20,000 feet hindered formation flying. The Scouting Force furnished helpful weather information.
   9.  Aircraft Not Attacking: Aircraft 43-37524, pilot Lt Ashton, has been previously reported as having left the formation before the IP. It is assumed that bombs were not released, as the aircraft was not far from friendly territory at the point of turnback. The two flying spares returned as planned.

1. Flight Plan and Log attached.
2. Track Chart attached.
3. Narrative.
   1. T/O at 0810 hours.
   2. Group formed at 0915 hours on Kings Cliffe buncher at 9,000 feet.
   3. Wing assembly was completed at 0938 hours at 5155 0027W.
   4. Route over England was (not) flown as briefed. 
   5. Methods of Navigation over England. Gee and Pilotage.
   6. Division formation was joined at 1007 hours at Selsey Bill.
   7. Flight to IP [Initial Point of Bomb Run] was (not) flown as briefed. 
   8. Methods of Navigation to the I.P. Gee, pilotage and mickey.
   9. BOMB RUN.
      1. Actual I.P. was (not) as briefed. 
      2. True heading over target. 060.
      3. Actual Drift 3° Right.
      4. Altitude over Target 25,700.
      5. Time Bombs Away 1231.
      6. Wind used for bombing 260°/21 knots.
      7. Method of target identification. GH and Visual
      8. Difficulties on bomb run. None
      9. Weather over Target. 8/10ths contrails.
      10. Axis of withdrawal 128° Mag. [Magnetic Compass Heading]
   10. Group rally was accomplished at 4835 0910 at 1236 hours.
   11. Wing rally was accomplished at ____ at ____ hours.
   12. Division rally was accomplished at ____ at ____ hours.
   13. Flight home was was not as briefed. Entered English coast [at] 5239 0144E
   14. Methods of navigation on return route. Gee, Pilotage, and mickey.
   15. Winds aloft were (not) called out to the formation.
   16. Fighter rendezvous' were not as briefed.
   17. PERFORMANCE OF EQUIPMENT.
       1. Mickey [Radar]: OK
       2. Gee: OK
       3. Radio Compass: OK
       4. Fluxgate: OK
       5. Other Equipment OK

1. Flight Plan and Log attached.
2. Track Chart attached.
3. Narrative.
   1. T/O [Take Off] at 0807 hours.
   2. Group formed at 0900 hours on Kings Cliffe buncher at 10,000 feet.
   3. Wing assembly was completed at ____ hours at ____.
   4. Route over England was (not) flown as briefed. 
   5. Methods of Navigation over England. Gee and Pilotage.
   6. Division formation was joined at ____ hours at.
   7. Flight to IP [Initial Point of Bomb Run] was (not) flown as briefed. 
   8. Methods of Navigation to the I.P. Pilotage, Gee and Mickey [Radar].
   9. BOMB RUN.
      1. Actual I.P. was (not) as briefed. 4834 0915E.
      2. True heading over target. 210.
      3. Actual Drift +8.
      4. Altitude over Target 23,600.
      5. Time Bombs Away 1243.
      6. Wind used for bombing 320°/30 knots.
      7. Method of target identification. Pilotage and Mickey
      8. Difficulties on bomb run. Deputy lead over primary and bombs would not go away. We took over the lead to last resort, could not bomb and then hit target of opportunity at Balinger.
      9. Weather over Target. 7/10ths.
      10. Axis of withdrawal 260°
   10. Group rally was accomplished at 4817 0908 at 1255 hours.
   11. Wing rally was accomplished at ____ at ____ hours.
   12. Division rally was accomplished at ____ at ____ hours.
   13. Flight home was was not as briefed. Except for deviation to bomb Target of Opportunity.
   14. Methods of navigation on return route. Gee, Mickey and Pilotage.
   15. Winds aloft were (not) called out to the formation.
   16. Fighter rendezvous' were not as briefed.
   17. PERFORMANCE OF EQUIPMENT.
       1. Mickey [Radar]: OK
       2. Gee: OK
       3. Radio Compass: OK
       4. Fluxgate: OK
       5. Other Equipment OK

1. Type of Bombing (Visual, PFF or Combined)?  Combined - Visual with Gee H assist.
2. Did Squadron perform own sighting operation, bomb on smoke marker, or was bombing done in Group Formation? Squadron performed own sighting operation.
3. Was turn made at briefed I.P.? Yes
4. Cloud coverage and visibility. 8/10 cloud with hole over target.
5. If Visual, when was MPI identified? If not actually seen, how was it located? MPI [Mean Point of Impact] identified about 60 seconds before "Bombs Away".
6. Any Interference on Bomb Run? None
7. Did C-1 [Autopilot] function satisfactory? Yes
8. Any other factors affecting accuracy? Target covered by snow.

Lead Squadron, 94th "B" Group Bombardier - 1st Lt. Akers, Harold E.
Pilot - 1st Lt. Angelini, Joseph S.
Navigator - 1st Lt. Goodman, Stanley J.

Aircraft B-17G   Z-376  Take-off - 0805 Landed - 1615
Objective - A/D [Airdrome] at Sindelfingen (Near Stuttgart), Germany
Aiming Point (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] - As Briefed
Initial Point - As Briefed
Method of Attack - Squadron
No. of Attacking A/C in Group: - 12   Composite Group - ____
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own Sighting Operation: One
Deflection and Range Sighting, Group: Lead A/C   Composite Group - ____
Range Sighting only, Group - ____   Composite Group - ____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 38 x 100 Lb. AN-M43 G.P.[General Purpose], Markers
Number of Bombs Loaded - As Above   Released - Same
Fusing, Nose - None   Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - On

Information at Release Point:  Visual with Gee H Assist

Type of Release - Train 50'
Point of Impact If Seen - Unobserved
Mean Temp. Metro -17 Actual -21
Winds - Altitude - 25,500 Ft.  Direction - Metro 250°  Actual 260°  Velocity - Metro 45K  Actual 21K
Temp C. - Metro -47° C. Actual -48° C.

1. Type of Bombing (Visual, PFF or Combined)?  Visual.
2. Did Squadron perform own sighting operation, bomb on smoke marker, or was bombing done in Group Formation? Squadron performed own sighting operation.
3. Was turn made at briefed I.P.? I.P. was from primary target.
4. Cloud coverage and visibility. 9/10 cloud cover.
5. If Visual, when was MPI identified? If not actually seen, how was it located? Target was identified 60 seconds before "Bombs Away" through breaks in the clouds.
6. Any Interference on Bomb Run? None
7. Did C-1 [Autopilot] function satisfactory? Yes
8. Any other factors affecting accuracy? No

High Squadron, 94th "B" Group Bombardier - F/O Grundish, Wayne A.
Pilot - 1st Lt. Nay, Benjamin F.
Navigator - 1st Lt. Cosgrove, William P.

Aircraft B-17G   O-455  Take-off - 0807 Landed - 1629
Objective - Last resort at Grosselfingen, Germany
Aiming Point (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] - Center of town
Initial Point - Turn form primary target.
Method of Attack - Squadron
No. of Attacking A/C in Group: - 12   Composite Group - ____
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own Sighting Operation: One
Deflection and Range Sighting, Group: Lead A/C   Composite Group - ____
Range Sighting only, Group - ____   Composite Group - ____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 38 x 100 Lb. AN-M43 G.P.[General Purpose], Markers
Number of Bombs Loaded - As Above   Released - Same
Fusing, Nose - None   Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - On

Information at Release Point:  

Type of Release - Train 50'
Point of Impact If Seen - Unobserved
Mean Temp. Metro -17 Actual -21
Winds - Altitude - 26,000 Ft.  Direction - Metro 250°  Actual 250°  Velocity - Metro 45K  Actual 40K
Temp C. - Metro -47° C. Actual -50° C.

1. Type of Bombing (Visual, PFF or Combined)?  Combined - Visual with Gee H assist.
2. Did Squadron perform own sighting operation, bomb on smoke marker, or was bombing done in Group Formation? Squadron performed own sighting operation.
3. Was turn made at briefed I.P.? Yes
4. Cloud coverage and visibility. Target was covered by snow.
5. If Visual, when was MPI identified? If not actually seen, how was it located? MPI [Mean Point of Impact] was identified about two minutes before "Bombs Away".
6. Any Interference on Bomb Run? None
7. Did C-1 [Autopilot] function satisfactory? Yes
8. Any other factors affecting accuracy? Visibility was poor due to plexiglass being almost completely frosted.

Low Squadron, 94th "B" Group Bombardier - 1st Lt. Anderson, Edward H.
Pilot - 1st Lt. Powell, Harvey W.
Navigator - 1st Lt. Perry, Harry U.

Aircraft B-17G   z-027  Take-off - 0809 Landed - 1641
Objective - A/D [Airdrome] at Sindelfingen (Near Stuttgart), Germany
Aiming Point (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] - As Briefed
Initial Point - As Briefed
Method of Attack - Squadron
No. of Attacking A/C in Group: - 12   Composite Group - ____
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own Sighting Operation: One
Deflection and Range Sighting, Group: Lead A/C   Composite Group - ____
Range Sighting only, Group - ____   Composite Group - ____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 38 x 100 Lb. AN-M43 G.P.[General Purpose], Markers
Number of Bombs Loaded - As Above   Released - Same
Fusing, Nose - None   Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - On

Information at Release Point:  Visual with Gee H Assist

Type of Release - Train 50'
Point of Impact If Seen - Slightly Left of MPI.
Mean Temp. Metro -17 Actual -28
Winds - Altitude - 24,900 Ft.  Direction - Metro 250°  Actual 320°  Velocity - Metro 45K  Actual 30K
Temp C. - Metro -42° C. Actual -50° C.

1. The lead and low squadrons of this Group attacked the primary target at Sindelfingen (Near Stuttgart) Germany. Photo cover is incomplete due to the freezing up of four cameras. Bombs away for both the lead and low squadrons can be seen and smoke markers are seen falling into the target area. These markers indicate that the lead squadron bombs fell slightly left of the center of the A/D [Airdrome] (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] while the low squadron bombs fell into the center of the target. No definite bursts can be seen on the ground.
2. The high squadron bombed the last resort at Grosselfingen, Germany. No bursts can be seen because of clouds. Bombs away can be plotted one and one-half miles from the target, on course to the target area.

1. No leaflets were carried on today's mission.
2. The lead and low squadrons bombed the airfield at Sindelfingen, primary target, through 7/10ths clouds. Photographs indicate that the results should be good. The lead A/C of the high squadron had a rack malfunction at the primary which forced the squadron to go on to bomb a target of opportunity, the town of Balingen, when the last resort target was found to be cloud covered. Photographs of this bombing show only bombs away, but no bomb bursts.
3. There were no enemy aircraft encountered, and no claims [of enemy aircraft being shot down] are being submitted.
4. A few crews in the low squadron encountered meager, fairly accurate flak at the primary target. The majority of crews reported no flak at target. Moderate flak was observed at Stuttgart. There were 7/10ths clouds in the target area and over much of the route. Contrails above 20,000 feet hindered formation flying.
5. Nil.
6. PFF aircraft, one for each squadron, were employed as navigational aids and all equipment worked well. The Scouting Force furnished helpful weather information. The fighter support was as briefed. Our A/C 524-D left the formation because of some unknown difficulty shortly before the IP. It is believed that this aircraft intended to land at an emergency field somewhere in France, although nothing further has been heard from the crew. A B-17 from the group ahead of this Group was seen to spin down, burning, at 1115 hours at approximately 4826 N. - 0350 E. No chutes were observed.

    508th Squadron:
A/C L-956: Returned from King's Lynn too low for the low squadron, about 300'.
A/C D-405: lead plane flew an excellent mission. - Lt. Sullivan.

    509th Squadron:
A/C U-591: Glatton continues monopolizing VHF. - Lt. Dundas.
A/C M-964: Lt. Mueller would like a light weight heated suit.

    511th Squadron:
A/C Q-080: British rations are no good. - Lt. McNamara.

1. Abortives and Flying Spares:
   1. Airplane No. 42-97216, 510th Squadron returned early as planned.
   2. Airplane No. 43-38694, 511th Squadron returned early as planned.
2. No battle damage received

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

   a. 94th Combat Wing "B" Group   Lead Squadron - 351st Group
   Sqdn 508th A/C: (Z–8376 PFF), A–8410, C–8753, D–8405, F–1711, G–8567, L–7956, M–7900, P–7258, Q–8799, Y–6108
   Sqdn 509th A/C: None
   Sqdn 510th A/C: (F–6566 Spare)
   Sqdn 511th A/C: None
   Sqdn 524th A/C: (B–7905 GH)

   
   

   b. Low Squadron - 351st Group
   Sqdn 508th A/C: None
   Sqdn 509th A/C: C–8640, F–6566, L–7676, M–7964, N–7169, T–1384, V–7854, U–8591, 7676
   Sqdn 510th A/C: K–7252
   Sqdn 511th A/C: (L–8045 PFF)
   Sqdn 524th A/C: (Z–8027 GH)

   
   

   c. High Squadron - 351st Group
   Sqdn 508th A/C:
   Sqdn 509th A/C:
   Sqdn 510th A/C: None
   Sqdn 511th A/C: (O–8455 PFF), C–8694, D–7524, F–7705, G–8070, H–8435, J–6579, K–8585, M–8650, Q–8080, U–7381, N–8592
   Sqdn 544th A/C: (U–7824 GH)

2. Target: GN-3802
   
3. W/T and R/T Operational Call Sign of each Squadron:

   Squadron	508 [Call Sign]	W/T RCL R/T CARLTON		Squadron	510 [Call Sign]	W/T SAX R/T TIPSTAFF
   Squadron	509 [Call Sign]	W/T NFA R/T HOTMINT		Squadron	511 [Call Sign]	W/T NCC R/T PARTNERSHIP
   Squadron	524 [Call Sign]	W/T WXK R/T NIGHTJAR		Squadron	544 [Call Sign]	W/T PYB R/T CLINCKER

4. Taxi – 0755; Take-Off – 0810; E.T.D. Field – 0810
   

5. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing English Coast: (OUT)
   1008	12,000 Ft	Selsey Bill

6. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (IN)
   1034	12,000 Ft	49°31'N-00°05'E [La Havre, France]

7. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (Out)
   1502	10,000 Ft	51°13'N-02°54'E [Ostend, Belgium]

8. Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing English Coast: (IN)
   1600	5,000 Ft	Cromer

9. E.T.R.(Estimated Time of Return) Base: 1633 Hours
10. MF/DF [Medium Frequency/Direction Finder] Section: "H"
11. Bomb load of Each A/C: "A" Lead Box
    Lead Squadron: 13 [Planes] - 38 x 100 G.P. - No Nose x 1/40 Tail [Fuse]
    Low Squadron: 12 [Planes] - 38 x 100 G.P. - No Nose x 1/40 Tail [Fuse]
    High Squadron: 13 [Planes] - 38 x 100 G.P. - No Nose x 1/40 Tail [Fuse]
    ___ Squadron:
    
12. Fuel Load of each A/C: 2700 Gallons
    
13. Leaders:
    Lead Sqdn: Rank & Name: Capt. Geiger A/C No & Sqdn. Z-8376 PFF (508)
    Low Sqdn: Rank & Name: Lt. Daugherty A/C No & Sqdn. L-8045 (511)
    High Sqdn: Rank & Name: Lt. Nay A/C No & Sqdn. O-8455 (511)
14. Passengers, if any: (Full Name, Rank, A/C and Squadron Passenger flying with)
    None

Report Compiled By Irvin C. Muesing, S/Sgt.