4 Mar. 1945 Target: Schwabmunchun, Germany

Group Mission #286

Credited Mission #279

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DATE: 4 Mar. 1945

Target: Aircraft Factory at Schwabmunchun, Germany

BRIEFING OUTLINE

Ask 508th, 509th and 510th Operations representatives if their crews are all present.
Read Special briefing poop.
TARGETS:
1. The Visual Primary for today is: Schwabmunchun [Germany] A/C [Aircraft] Factory
2. PFF Primary: Augusburg M/Y [RR Marshalling Yard]
3. Visual Secondary: ____
4. PFF Secondary: Chemnetz [Chemnitz, Germany]
5. Last Resort Target: Laupheim; Leipheim
S-2 [Intelligence] Information: Not hit recently - Factory for construction & assembly of the wings and fuselage components of German Jet-propelled ME-262.
Weather:

Time Schedule:

Zero Hour:	- 0900		Stations:	- 0425
Start Engines:	- 0435		Taxi:	- 0455
Take Off:	- 0510		Last Take Off:	- ____
Intercept Group at	____	at	____ ft.
Target Time:	____		ETR [Estimated Time of Return]:	____
Depart English Coast at:	____	at ____

Time on oxygen: ____ hours

TIME TICK [Set your watches.]

Loadings:

Gasoline:	2,780 Gallons
Bombs:	6 x 500 G.P. 1/10 x 1/40 [Fuses] + 4 M-17 I.B.'s [Incendiary Bomb]

Intervalometer Settings: 100 Ft.
Chaff: Commence discharge of chaff at - 10 min. after I.P. & continue for 12 min.
Each A/C [Aircraft] will carry - 288 units.

Disposition of Forces:

3 Divisions will be dispatched. The 1st Air Division will depart England 3rd preceded by 2nd Division and ~~followed~~ by the 3rd Division.
1st Division will dispatch 4 CBW's of 2 or 3 Groups each.
The order of attack in the 1st Division will be:

Lead	94th	Attacking	Schwabmunchen
2nd	41st	Attacking	Ulm
3rd	40th	Attacking	Ulm
4th	1st	Attacking	Ulm

2nd Division targets are	Gielbelstadt; Kitzingen; Aschaffenburg
3rd Division targets are	Neuburg; Furth; Nurnberg

Fighter Cover: 4 Gps. of P-51's; 2 Free Lance Groups.
8 P-51 A/C will scout weather & target conditions
2 P-51 will Scout weather in Assembly Areas

Assembly:

Lead at	11,000	feet on	A-39	Buncher	Red-Green	Flares
High at	12,000	feet on		Buncher		Flares
Low at	10,000	feet on		Buncher		Flares
401st at	1400	feet on		Buncher		Flares
457th at		feet on		Buncher		Flares

Combat Wing Assembly Line: ____
Division Assembly Line: ____
2 minutes interval between Groups.
Reference altitude: 21,000'
Bombing altitude: 20,000'
Point for instrument let-down Kings Cliffe magnetic heading of 30 degrees.

Call Signs:

351st	Woodcraft Baker
401st	Woodcraft Able
457th	____
1st Div. Air Commander	Lt. Col. Seawell - Woodcraft Able Lead
94th CBW Air Commander	Col. Stewart

The following ships will monitor [Radio Channels]- "B" - D-694, D-082, N-169; "C" - 8th A.F. - B-610; "C" - 67th Fighter Wing - S-512.
Other Communications information will be found on the flimsy.
FLYING CONTROL: _____
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
a. Type of Bombing Formation - GH & PFF in Group Formation; by squadrons if visual & interval has been taken at I.P. [Initial Point of Bomb Run].
b. Bombardier and Navigator of the #3 A/C of each sqdn. report to Photo Lab.
The A/C are: P-038, U-813, High - O-920
c. Ball Turret Gunners of the following A/C report to Photo Lab: C-020, B-610, B-349, M-900, U-591, C-942
d. Camera A/C: L-515, K-130, K-252
return at Continental Coast Out
e. Spares to turn back at 06°00' East.
f. PFF A/C fly as Group Deputy & Low Squadron Lead.
g. GH A/C fly as Group & High Squadron Lead
h. REMARKS: Meager to Moderate Enemy A/C opposition may be expected.
Stay off channel "D" - Fighters need it for Emergency
Don't land on A-97 [Sandweiler, Luxembourg] - will not support A/C - Dire Emergency on Y-33 [Thionville, France];
Make every effort to reach runway
Emer.-6440 will be used at all fields
Man all guns in dark while taxiing
No test firing [guns] over friendly territory or when friendly escort is close
Avoid Leiston area when returning or fly above 8,000 feet.
You are reminded not to discuss the target. EXERCISE ALL SECURITY MEASURES.

BRIEFING OFFICER: HAVE YOU READ SPECIAL BRIEFING POOP??

Operational Narrative.

Date of Mission - 4 March, 1945.

Target Attacked: The Primary Target, Schwabmunchen, Germany, was attacked by GH methods.
Force: The 351st Group formed the “B” Group of the 94th Combat Wing. Thirty-eight aircraft, including one GH ship of the 381st Group, three PFF ships, and two flying spares, were dispatched.
Position: The 94th “B” Group flew in its briefed position as the second formation in the Division Column.

Lead Teams

	Group Lead
	Air Commander:	Lt Col James T. Stewart
	Pilot:	Captain Norman A. Trapp
	Navigator:	1st Lt. Albert W. Luich
	Bombardier:	Captain Robert E. McFarlane

	Low Squadron
	Group Leader:	1st Lt. Thomas G. Peterson
	Pilot:	2nd Lt. Douglas W. Creek
	Navigator:	2nd Lt. Robert G. Craig
	Bombardier:	2nd Lt. Robert L. Adams

	High Squadron
	Group Leader:	Captain Jay H. Maish
	Pilot:	2nd Lt. Paschael M. Huff
	Navigator:	1st Lt. Melvin L. Ouder
	Bombardier:	1st Lt. Mart G. Smith

Narrative.
1. Squadron and Group Assembly: Delaying the time of take off for the lead aircraft was made necessary due to failure to receive the GH bombing data before the scheduled take-off time. Upon becoming airborne, the lead ship took a direct route to Splasher #11, rather than following the briefed course to Leicester, in order to make up some of the lost time. The Splasher was reached at an altitude of 8,000 feet, 3,000 feet below the briefed height, and twenty-one minutes late (0625). The briefed route to the assembly area was followed with minor deviations which were caused by winds.
2. Route Over England: The assembly was carried out over Buncher A-39 on the continent. Considerable difficulty was encountered in the assembly because of weather, which forced the group to form at 16,000 feet instead of the briefed altitude of 11,000 feet. Also, the buncher is reported as having been very weak.
3. Division Assembly Line: The group left the assembly area four minutes late (0804) in fairly good formation. It had essed to the south of course in order to fall into its proper position behind the 94th “A” Group. By following the example of the 94th “A: Group in cutting corners Point Z was reached on time, on course, and at an altitude of 20,500 feet, 2,500 feet above the briefed altitude. The 94th “B” Group experienced no difficulties in attaining its proper position as the second formation in the Division Column.
4. Flight to Target: The briefed route to the target was followed, with only minor deviations which were necessary in order to stay in the Division Formation. All along the route, weather had forced the formation to higher-than-briefed altitudes, and the IP [Initial Point of Bomb Run] was reached at an altitude of 25,000 feet, 5000 feet above the briefed height.
5. Description of Bombing Run: After the briefed turn at the IP, the formation made a GH run on the primary target (Schwabmuncher) [sic]. Bombs were released in group formation at 1037 – eighteen minutes early. GH equipment and the C-1 Pilot [Autopilot] functioned satisfactorily. PFF equipment was used for navigational purposes only. No difficulties, other than those caused by clouds and contrails at the bombing altitude, were encountered on bombing run. The target was completely overcast, precluding the possibility of photographs of bombing results or visual observations at the target.
6. Flight From Target: The 94th “B” Group followed the 94th “A” on the withdrawal from the target, which accounts for the wider-than-briefed turn immediately after the target and other minor deviations from the briefed route over the continent. Because of bad weather conditions, the French coast was crossed slightly to the right of the briefed point at an altitude of 9,500 feet. The briefed course across the channel and back to base was not followed in an attempt to avoid weather on the briefed route. The English coast was crossed to the right of course, and the route to base cut out the briefed flight to Wisbeck. Base was reached at 1434, 86 minutes ahead of the scheduled ETR [Estimated Time of Return] (1600). A normal let-down procedure had been followed.
7. Fighter Support: Very good.
8. Comments: No aircraft were lost. Neither flak nor enemy aircraft were encountered. Ten-tenths clouds prevailed in the target area, and heavy contrails, as well as clouds, at the bombing altitude made formation flying difficult. The Weather Scouting Force was contacted and furnished accurate information regarding weather conditions.
  
  One aircraft which had been unable to locate the 94th “B” formation flew with the 379th Group, and bombed a target of opportunity (Ulm) with that formation.
9. Aircraft Not Attacking: One aircraft failed to attack due to mechanical difficulties which forced it to return early. Both flying spares attacked.

[Signed] Carl C. Hinkle, Jr, Major, Air Corps, Operations Officer

STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
DIVISION FIELD ORDER NUMBER 647

	351st Bombardment Group
	Lead Squadron	Borrowed Aircraft	High Squadron	Low Squadron	TOTALS
No. of Aircraft Failing to Take Off	0		0	0	0
No. of Aircraft Sorties	12	1	13	12	38
No. of Aircraft Airborne Less Unused Spares	12	1	13	12	38
No. of Aircraft Credit Sorties	12	1	13	12	38
No. of Effective Sorties	11	1	13	12	37
No. of Non-Effective Sorties	1	0	0	0	0
Name of Primary Target	SCHWABMUNCHEN, GERMANY
(A) No. of A/C Attacking Primary Target	11	1	12	12	36
(B) No., Size & Type Of Bombs	66 x 500# GP 44 x 500# IB	3 x 500# GP 4 x 500# IB	72 x 500# GP 48 x 500# IB	72 x 500# GP 48 x 500# IB	213 x 500# GP 144 x 500# IB
Name of Secondary Target
(A) No. of A/C Attacking Secondary Target
(B) No., Size & Type Of Bombs
Name of Last Resort Target (LRT)
(A) No. of A/C Attacking LRT
(B) No., Size & Type Of Bombs
Name of Target of Opportunity (T.O.)			ULM, GERMANY
(A) No. of A/C Attacking T.O.			1*
(B) No., Size & Type Of Bombs			6 x 500# GP 4 x 500# IB
No. of A/C MIA - Total	0	0	0	0	0
No. of A/C MIA - Flak
No. of A/C MIA - Flak and E/A
No. of A/C MIA - Enemy Aircraft
No. of A/C MIA - Accident over Enemy Terr.
No. of A/C MIA - Other and Unknown
Time of Take Off	0527	0550	0525	0520
Time of Attack	1037	1037	1037	1037
Total Time for Mission	104:59	8:46	119:46	111:30	345:01
Altitude of Release (Indicated)	25,000’	25,000’	24,800’	25,500’
Visual, H2X, Gee-H, M-H, Eagle, or Combination	Gee-H		Gee-H	Gee-H
Enemy Resistance – AA Intensity & Accuracy	0		0	0	0
Enemy Resistance – Fighter	0		0	0	0
Enemy Resistance – Bombers	0		0	0	0
U.S. A/C Engaged by Enemy Aircraft	0		0	0	0
Number of Passes made by Enemy Aircraft	0		0	0	0
Degree of Success	RESULTS UNOBSERVED
Non-Effective Sorties	1		0	0	1
(A) Weather
(B) Personnel	1		0	0	1
(C) Enemy Action
(D) Other Non-Mechanical
(E) Mechanical and Equipment	1	0	0	0	1
Incidents of Mechanical & Equipment Failure:
(A) Engine	1	0	0	0	1
(B) Oil System
(C) Fuel System
(D) Supercharger
(E) Propeller and Governor
(F) Communication System
(G) Guns and Turrets
(H) Bomb Release
(I) Bombay Doors
(J) Electric System
(K) Instruments
(L) Oxygen Equipment
(M) Bomb Sights
(N) A/C in General
Comments

* - Bombed with 379th Bomb Group.
GH A/C borrowed as follows: 44-8544 From 381st Bomb Group.
____ A/C loaned as follows: None

[Lead Sqdn.] Lead Navigator’s Narrative of Raid on Schwabmunchen 4 March, 1945

Flight Plan and Log attached.
Track Chart attached.
Narrative.
1. T/O at 0550 hours.
2. Group formed at 0800 hours on A-39 buncher at 16,000 feet.
3. Wing assembly was completed at 0800 hours at A-39.
4. Route over England was ~~(not)~~ flown as briefed. Late take off. Assembly over France. Headed straight to Buncher. Deputy formed group.
5. Methods of Navigation over England.
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. Gee and Mickey
9. BOMB RUN.
  1. Actual I.P. was ~~(not)~~ as briefed.
  2. True heading over target. 340.
  3. Actual Drift 1° Left
  4. Altitude over Target 25,000.
  5. Time Bombs Away 1037
  6. Wind used for bombing 345°/45 knots.
  7. Method of target identification. GH
  8. Difficulties on bomb run. None
  9. Weather over Target. 10/10ths Light winds
  10. Axis of withdrawal 310° Mag. [Magnetic Compass Heading]
10. Group rally was accomplished at Bombed in Group Formation.
11. Wing rally was accomplished at 4818 1027 at 1042 hours.
12. Division rally was accomplished at 4818 1027 at 1042 hours.
13. Flight home ~~was~~ was (not) as briefed. 18 miles off course due to sudden wind shift at 4820 0702
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: Could not get anything.
  4. Fluxgate: OK
  5. Other Equipment OK

[Signed:] Albert W. Luich, 1st Lt., Air Corps, Lead Navigator, Lead Squadron

Lead Bombardier’s Narrative:
Date - 4 March, 1945
Field Order # 647
Squadron or Group - Lead Sqdn., 94th CBW "B" Group
Target - Schwabmunchen near Augsburg, Germany

Type of Bombing (Visual, PFF or Combined)? PFF
Did Squadron perform own sighting operation, bomb on smoke marker, or was bombing done in Group Formation? Bombing was in Group Formation on the Lead; Low's M.H. [Magnetic Compass Heading] 348°, High's was 350° and bombs away took place at 1037 hours.
Was turn made at briefed I.P.? Yes
Cloud coverage and visibility. 10/10
If Visual, when was MPI identified? If not actually seen, how was it located? PFF
Any Interference on Bomb Run? None
Did C-1 [Autopilot] function satisfactory? Yes
Any other factors affecting accuracy? None

Combat Bombing Flight Record:

Lead Squadron, 94th CBW "B" Group
Bombardier - Capt. McFarlane, Robert E.
Pilot - Lt. Col. Stewart, J.T. & Capt. Trapp, N.A.
Navigator - 1st Lt. Luich, Albert W.

Aircraft B-17G V-544 Take-off - 0550 Landed - 1440
Objective - Schwabmunchen near Augsburg, Germany
Aiming Point (MPI) [Mean Point of Impact] - PFF
Initial Point - As Briefed
Method of Attack - Bombing was in Group Formation on the Lead.
No. of Attacking A/C in Group: - 36 Composite Group - ____
Number A/C Dropping Bombs by own Sighting Operation: ____
Deflection and Range Sighting, Group: One Composite Group - ____
Range Sighting only, Group - ____ Composite Group - ____
Bombs, Types and Sizes - 6 x 500 Lb. G.P.[General Purpose] & 4 x M17 I.B's [Incendiary Bomb]
Number of Bombs Loaded - As Above Released - Same
Fusing, Nose - 1/10 Tail - 1/40
Synchronization - On

Information at Release Point: Low's M.H. [Magnetic Compass Heading] was 348°, High's was 350°

Altitude of Target - 1,820		Magnetic Heading Ordered 006° Actual 344°
True Altitude Above Target - 22,770		True Heading 340°
Indicated Altitude - 25,000		Drift, Estimated 6° Left - Actual 1° Left
Pressure Altitude of Target 1339		True Track 339°
Altimeter Setting 29.92		Actual Range 5,006.8'
Calculated Indicated Air Speed - 150K		Bomb Sight Type - M-9
True Air Speed - 193K		Time of Release 1037 Hours
Ground Speed Est. 117 Actual 147		Length of Bombing Run - 33 miles
Wind Direction Metro - 10° Actual - 345°		Intervalometer Setting - 100'
Wind Velocity Metro 75 Actual 46		C-1 Pilot [Autopilot] - X [Used]
D.S. - 133.5 Trail - 56 ATF - 39.6		A-5 Pilot _____
Tan. D.A, Est. .28 Actual .38		Manual Pilot - ____

Type of Release - Train 100'
Point of Impact If Seen - Unobserved (PFF)
Mean Temp. Metro -18 Actual -18
Winds - Altitude - 20,000 Ft. Direction - Metro 10° Actual 345° Velocity - Metro 75 Actual 46
Temp C. - Metro -29° C. Actual -29° C.

Narrative Teletype Report:

No leaflets were carried on today's mission.
This Group bombed the primary target, an aircraft factory at Schwabmunchen, Germany, on the lead Gee H A/C and in group formation. The Gee H equipment worked reasonably well and the Mickey [Radar] fix places bombs away at 4810 N. – 1047 E. on a track of 346 degrees. The target area was cloud covered and there are no photographs of visual observations of bombing results.
No E/A [Enemy Aircraft] were encountered and no claims [of enemy aircraft being shot down] are being submitted.
One crew reported meager inaccurate flak at the target. The only other flak reported by planes in our formation was a few bursts observed several miles away and about 2,000 feet low in the vicinity of Fryburg.
10/10ths clouds prevailed in the target area and heavy contrails and clouds at bombing altitude and above made formation flying very difficult. On two occasions collisions with other groups were narrowly averted in the poor visibility. Assembly had to be made above the briefed altitude and much of the route was flown higher than briefed.
There are no observations of military importance.
PFF a/c employed by this group worded well and were used as navigational aids only. The Scouting Force furnished helpful and accurate weather information. Fighter escort gave very good cover. Our a/c M-900 could not find this group on assembly and bombed with Kimbolton [379th Bomb Group]. Two of our a/c, C-952 and N-169, were forced to land at Glatton [457th Bomb Group] due to shortage of petrol. The assembly bunchers on the Continent were extremely weak and clouds were more dense and higher than briefed so an accurate assessment of crew opinions on the new assembly could not be made. Generally comments on the assembly plan were in its favor. None of our a/c are missing.

Track Chart:
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Combat Crew Comments:

508th Squadron:
A/C 956-L: Buncher A-39 in France is extremely weak; we couldn’t pick it up until we were almost on top of it. – Lt. Rohr.
A/C M-900: Buncher signal too weak. – F/O Coffman.

509th Squadron:
A/C 920-O: Poor Squadron lead. – Lt. Nowakowski.
A/C 705-V: Suggest Communications take inverter boxes from navigators’ table to make navigators more efficient. – Lt. Gwyn.

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

Mission Summary Report:

Abortives and Flying Spares:
1. Airplane No. 43-37512, 510th Squadron, returned early. Pilot stated #2 engine out. Investigation revealed internal rings and piston failure of #2 engine. This engine had been given compression check on 26 February, 1945 and checked very satisfactorily. Oil consumption has been constant at five (5) quarts per hour

[Signed:] John W. Freeman, Captain, Air Corps, Group Engineering Officer

Abortive Report
Aircraft No. S-37512 Squadron - 510 - Lead Date - 4 March 1945

PILOT'S STATEMENT:
1. Reason for abortive Lost #2 Engine
2. Place and altitude 47°48'N 7°45'E 23,000'
3. Time 0915
4. Position in formation [Flying] With Square H [Bomb Group] Third Division.
5. Disposition of bombs Brought Bombs Back
6. Remarks Never Didn't join Group Formation.
7. Time & Date dispatched ____
(Pilot's Signature) Elvin L. Haskins

“J” Form:

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: None
Sqdn 509th A/C: None
Sqdn 510th A/C: A–8465, B–6610, C–9020, D–8694, L–7515, M–9001, O–8435, P–8038, S–7512, T–9156, (N–7665 Spare)
Sqdn 511th A/C: (U–8374 PFF)
Sqdn 533th A/C: (V–8544 GH) A/C 381st Gp, 533rd Sqdn

b. 94th Combat Wing "B" Group Low Squadron - 351st Group
Sqdn 508th A/C: A–8410, B–7394, D–6082, G–8954, H–8412, K–8130, L–7956, M–7900, P–7258, Q–8799, U–8813
Sqdn 509th A/C: None
Sqdn 510th A/C: (U–7216 Spare)
Sqdn 511th A/C: (J–8468 PFF)

c. 94th Combat Wing "B" Group High Squadron - 351st Group
Sqdn 508th A/C:
Sqdn 509th A/C: F–6566, G–8617, L–2955, N–7169, O–8920, P–6907
Sqdn 510th A/C: K–7252, V–7705
Sqdn 511th A/C: (D–8664 PFF), C–6952, G–8872, Q–6565

Target: GY-4900

W/T and R/T Operational Call Sign of each Squadron:

Squadron	508 [Call Sign]	W/T NVW R/T CARLTON		Squadron	510 [Call Sign]	W/T PRX R/T TIPSTAFF
Squadron	509 [Call Sign]	W/T LJN R/T HOTMINT		Squadron	511 [Call Sign]	W/T RBQ R/T PARTNERSHIP

Taxi – 0500; Take-Off – 0510; E.T.D. Field – 0510
Time: Height: Place of Crossing English Coast: (OUT)

0957 11,000 Ft Little Hampton
Time: Height: Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (IN)

1001 11,000 Ft Fecamp [France]
Time: Height: Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (Out)

1410 8,000 Ft 50°13'N-01°35'E [Le Crotoy, France]
Time: Height: Place of Crossing English Coast: (IN)

1443 8,000 Ft Beachy Head
E.T.R.(Estimated Time of Return) Base: 1600 Hours
MF/DF [Medium Frequency/Direction Finder] Section: "N"
Bomb load of Each A/C: "A" Lead Box
Lead Squadron: 6 x 500 G.P. - 1/10 x 1/40 Plus 4 M-17 IB's [Incendiary Bombs]
Low Squadron: 6 x 500 G.P. - 1/10 x 1/40 Plus 4 M-17 IB's [Incendiary Bombs]
High Squadron: 6 x 500 G.P. - 1/10 x 1/40 Plus 4 M-17 IB's [Incendiary Bombs]
___ Squadron:
Fuel Load of each A/C: 2780 Gallons
Leaders:
Lead Sqdn: Rank & Name: Lt. Col. Stewart A/C No & Sqdn. v-8544 GH (533)
Low Sqdn: Rank & Name: Lt. Peterson A/C No & Sqdn. J-8468 PFF (511)
High Sqdn: Rank & Name: Capt. Maish A/C No & Sqdn. D-8664 PFF (511)
Passengers, if any: (Full Name, Rank, A/C and Squadron Passenger flying with)
None

Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing English Coast: (OUT)
0957	11,000 Ft	Little Hampton

Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (IN)
1001	11,000 Ft	Fecamp [France]

Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing Enemy Coast: (Out)
1410	8,000 Ft	50°13'N-01°35'E [Le Crotoy, France]

Time:	Height:	Place of Crossing English Coast: (IN)
1443	8,000 Ft	Beachy Head

Report Compiled By Grasmehr, Sgt.

Formation Chart:

94th "B" Group - Lead Squadron Formation at Take–Off
				510th Squadron
				Stewart–Trapp A/C 44-8544 V GH 381st Gp
			Smith A/C 42-38038 P		Dinning A/C 44-8374 U PFF
	Hickel–Brooks A/C 43-39020 C						Blaney A/C 43-39001 M
Peterson, A.E. A/C 44-6610 B		Haft A/C 43-38465 A				Dahlborg A/C 43-38435 O		Adams A/C 43-38694 D
	Rebo A/C 43-39156 T						Mahnke A/C 43-37665 N Spare
Haskins A/C 43-37512 S		Oen A/C 43-37515 L

94th "B" Group Lead Squadron Formation Over–Target
				510th Squadron
				Stewart–Trapp A/C 44-8544 V GH 381st Gp
			Smith A/C 42-38038 P		Dinning A/C 44-8374 U PFF
	Hickel–Brooks A/C 43-39020 C						Blaney A/C 43-39001 M
Peterson, A.E. A/C 44-6610 B		Haft A/C 43-38465 A				Dahlborg A/C 43-38435 O		Adams A/C 43-38694 D
	Rebo A/C 43-39156 T
Mahnke A/C 43-37665 N		Oen A/C 43-37515 L

[Lt Haskins could not find the formation and flew with 379th Group. Lt Mahnke, the flying spare filled in Lt Haskins position.]

94th "B" Group - High Squadron Formation at Take–Off and Over Target
				509th Squadron
				Maish A/C 44-8664 D PFF
			Nowakowski A/C 43-38920 O		Brennan A/C 43-38872 G
	Potter A/C 44-6907 P						Mueller A/C 44-6566 F
Sexton A/C 42-102955 L		Thomson A/C 44-6565 Q				Wefel A/C 42-97169 N		Whittaker A/C 43-37705 V
	Gattens A/C 44-8617 G
Day A/C 44-6952 C		Hampton A/C 42-97252 K

94th "B" Group - Low Squadron Formation at Take–Off
				508th Squadron
				Peterson, T.G. A/C 44-8468 J PFF
			Wisdom A/C 43-38813 U		Dunn A/C 43-38954 G
	Sugg A/C 44-8410 A						Beringer A/C 42-97349 B
Rohr A/C 43-37956 L		Drought A/C 44-6082 D				Russell A/C 43-37900 M		Miller A/C 43-38799 Q
	Horns A/C 44-8412 H						Westerkamp A/C 42-97216 U Spare
James A/C 42-97258 P		Hart A/C 43-38130 K

94th "B" Group - Low Squadron Formation at Over Target
				508th Squadron
				Peterson A/C 44-8468 J PFF
			Wisdom A/C 43-38813 U		Dunn A/C 43-38954 G
	Sugg A/C 44-8410 A						Beringer A/C 42-97349 B
Rohr A/C 43-37956 L		Drought A/C 44-6082 D				Westerkamp A/C 42-97216 U		Miller A/C 43-38799 Q
	Horns A/C 44-8412 H
James A/C 42-97258 P		Hart A/C 43-38130 K

[Lt Russell lost the formation and flew with Triangle K, 379th Bomb Group. Lt Westerkamp, the flying spare, filled in his position.]

Time Schedule:
Zero Hour: 0900 BST [British Standard Time] Briefing: Enlisted Men 0245; Officers 0300 Stations: 0425 Start Engines: 0435 Taxi: 0455 Take-Off: 0510 Leave Base: 0510 [Breakfast: Enlisted Men 0145; Officers 0200]

[Wounded On Mission: 0]

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351st Bomb Group

Polebrook, England

Group Mission #286

Credited Mission #279