42-31883 The Jub Jub Bird
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Object Number - UPL 15852 - 42-31883 "The Jub Jub Bird"
Delivered Denver 30/12/43; Casper 4/1/44; Denver 4/2/44; Kearney 12/2/44; Assigned 401BS/91BG [LL-Y] Bassingbourn 22/3/44; Missing in Action 69m Merseburg 2/11/44 with Pilot: Herb Chouinard, Navigator: Dan DuBonis, Bombardier: Jim Hundley, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Luther Salter, Radio Operator: Herschel Bowers, Ball turret gunner: Jim Foltz, Tail gunner: Carroll Tallant (7 Killed in Action); Co-pilot: Ray Nickola, Waist gunner: Arnold Kramer (2 Prisoner of War); flak, #2 exploded and nose blew off, ship fell away before exploding and crashed Leipzig; Missing Air Crew Report 10304. THE JUB JUB BIRD.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-767031
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33034940
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-712448
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
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Other 1st Mission |
Frankfurt, Germany | 24 March 1944 | FRANKFURT,GERMANY The original target was the ball bearing works at Schweinfurt. Crew: Lts. F. C. Ammann, F. L. Butler, Harold A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, T/Sgts. J. J. Lacorazza, F, D. Bynon Jr.,S/Sgts. I. F. Kennedy, C. E. Ciera, Howard Hornick, Frank Martin. BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved, due to undercast. Bombs dropped on PFF in Frankfurt Area. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None encountered. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Fairly good. FLAK: Enroute to the target meager AA fire was observed out of range from the vicinities of Eupen, Bonn and Koblenz. Moderate AA fire at Schweinfurt was inaccurate for our lead group and rather accurate for the high group flying farther to the right. At the target , moderate to intense, accurate AA fire was experienced. Meager fire reported from Brussels. CASUALTIES: A/C 083 – T/Sgt. Robert A. Wood – Flak wound in right knee. |
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Other 2nd Mission |
Pas-de-Calais, France | 26 March 1944 | PAS DE CALAIS, FRANCE Marquis Mimbyecques, France Crew: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. R. Piland, T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud, J. D. Hamner, H. V. Lane, H. R. Small. BOMBING RESULTS: Crews reported good results. Many bursts noted on Northwest and East corner of target. Target area was generally well covered. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None encountered or reported. FLAK: Moderate and accurate AA fire was experienced by our A/C in the target area. CASUALTIES: None. |
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Other 3rd Mission |
Saint-Jean-d'Angély | 27 March 1944 | JEAN D’ANGELY, FRANCE Crew: A/C 883: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, T.Sgt. E. J. Viskocil, S/Sgt. H. V. Lane, T/Sgt. R. G. Hartford, S/Sgt. H. R. Small, Sgt. R. E. Rigaud, S/Sgt. J. D. Hamner. BOMBING RESULTS: Crews reported the aiming points were well hit. FLAK: All AA fire observed by our aircraft was out of range. CASUALTIES: None. |
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Other 4th Mission |
Reims-Champagne, France | 28 March 1944 | REIMS CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE Crew: Lts. S. L. Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts. R. R. Saffell, P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgt. R. N. Kasch, Pvt. A.A. Scelza, S/Sgts. W. W. Tressler, R. J. Schupp. BOMBING RESULTS: Crews reported that our main point of impact was just short of the briefed MPI, with scattered hits on the aiming points. A large explosion was observed in the hangar area in the Northwestern section of the field. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None encountered or observed. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Described as good. FLAK: Meager, inaccurate AA fire was reported at vicinity of Dieppe. At the target, meager but accurate AA fire was experienced. CASUALTIES: None. |
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Other 5th Mission |
Waggum-Braunschweig, Germany | 29 March 1944 | BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY The primary target is situated at Waggum, Germany, four miles North of the city of Braunschweig. The center of the industrial area in the same city was the secondary. Crew:Lts. R. J. Greisbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, M. M. Thomson, T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, Sgt. R. E. Rigaud, S/Sgts. J. D. Hamner, H. V. Lane, H. R. Small. BOMBING RESULTS: Undercast forced attack on secondary by PFF, with unobserved results. ENEMY AIIRCRAFT: Varying reports of up to 50 single engine E/F, including FW 190s and Me 109s, encountered over the target. Only one concerted attack was made on this formation. Our escort hit the enemy A/C before they could make a large concentrated attack forcing the one pass to be made in small numbers. Even during this pass, our fighter support was mixing it with the enemy and followed those through the formation. FIGHTER SUPPORT: fighter support was excellent. It was particularly effective over the target for a large number of E/A were encountered and many dogfights ensued. See preceding paragraph. FLAK: Enroute to the target, meager, inaccurate AA fire was reported from vicinities of Quackenbruck, Vecha and Nienburg. White bursts were reported from Vechta and Lenbrusk. CASUALTIES: Ten Officers and men Missing In Action. |
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Other 6th Mission |
Oldenburg, Germany | 8 April 1944 | OLDENBURG, GERMANY Crew: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. R. Piland, T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, Sgt. R. E. Rigaud, S/Sgts. J. D. Hamner, H. V. Lane. BOMBING RESULTS: Most crews described results as “Excellent.” Much fire and smoke was seen in target area. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None encountered. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Described as “good.” FLAK: Enroute to the target, meager, inaccurate AA fire was experienced from the vicinity of Ijumiden. At the target AA fire was moderate and accurate for our A/C. From two to six Rockets were reported in the target area, some bursting level and only a hundred yards in front. On the return journey, meager and accurate fire was reported from the vicinity of Detern. CASUALTIES: None. |
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Other 7th Mission |
Hamm, Germany | 22 April 1944 | HAMM, GERMANY Crew: Lts. R. J. Griesbach (P), C. R. Peck (CP), J. R. Simonson (N), J. R. Piland (B), T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, Sgt. R. E. Rigaud, S/Sgts. J. D. Hamner, H. V. Lane, Sgt. H. R. Small. There was no formal interrogation of crews on this mission due to extreme late hour of return. BOMBING RESULTS: Believed to be good. Target was obscured by smoke, but bombs landed in smoked area. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Nil. FLAK: Meager AA fire at the coast on the way in and out. Target flak was meager to moderate. CASUALTIES: Lt. J. W. Ryan, flying with the lead Aircraft of this group was MIA when this aircraft was hit by a burst of flak and went down. All crew members believed safe due to the number of parachutes observed coming from the stricken aircraft. |
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Other 8th Mission |
Metz, France | 25 April 1944 | METZ/FRESCATY, FRANCE Crew:Lts. L. F. Rentmeester (P), W. W. Behrend (CP), R. N. Roberts (N), J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts. E. A. Diethorn, W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. F. Topitz, G. A. Wiggett, O. H. Powell, P. F. Lunt. BOMBING RESULTS: Bombing results described as good, both MPI’s being well covered by hits. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Nil. FLAK: Meager inaccurate fire reported from a number of spots along the route, and at the target. Some very accurate AA fire was experienced just before reaching the French coast on the way out. CASUALTIES: S/Sgt. E. A. Earl, Right Waist Gunner, flak wounds, left eye and ear. S/Sgt. C. R. Jones, Left Waist Gunner, flak wounds, chest shoulder. T/Sgt. F. Savusak, Radio, flak wounds, left foot. Lt. C. L. Pierce, Pilot, flak wound, knee. |
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Other 9th Mission |
Avord, France | 28 April 1944 | AVORD, FRANCE Crew: Lts. R. J. Griesbach (P), C. R. Peck (CP), J. R. Simonson (N), J. R. Piland (B), T/Sgt. E. J. Viskocil, S/Sgt. H. V. Lane, T/Sgt. R. G. Hartford, Sgts. H. P. Small, R. E. Rigaud, S/Sgt. J. D. Hamner. BOMBING RESULTS: Bombing results believed to be generally good, though ground haze obscured the target to some extent. FLAK: Meager to moderate, accurate AA fire at the target. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 25 to 40 Me 109’s and FW 190’s seen. About 10 minutes past the target one mass attack from 12 o’clock was made on this formation, but E/A did not press home the attack. CASUALTIES: None. NOTE: Capt. R. N. Roberts, with Col. Putnam flying as co-pilot led the entire combat wing on this, his last mission. |
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Other 10th Mission |
Troyes, France | 1 May 1944 | TROYES, FRANCE Crew: Lts. W. F. Nee, R. Aragona, L. F. Sylvester, R. Markley, S/Sgts. G. A. Scida, P. J. Branner, Sgt. L. A. Bielawski. T/Sgt. D. E. Spaulding, Sgt. R. Heimbach, S/Sgt. E. H. Hughes. BOMBING RESULTS: Reported as good, with smoke rising to 5000 feet. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None encountered. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Excellent. FLAK: The only AA fire encountered on this mission was at Nieuport on the enemy coast on the way out. CASUALTIES: none. |
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Other 11th Mission |
Sottevast, France | 6 May 1944 | SOTTEVAST, FRANCE Crew: Lts. R. J. Guenther, G. Havrisik, J. W. Lowdermilk, L. V. Peterson, S/Sgts. J. Shoesmith, J. H. Bigham, N. Premonko, Sgt. N. J. Teems, H. F. Nicely, W. Peacock. A military installation in the Cherbourg Peninsula was the target assigned to this group. However, the target area was completely covered by clouds so that no bombs were dropped. BOMBING RESULTS: Bombs brought back. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None encountered. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Good with escort all way in and out. FLAK: A moderate barrage of AA fire was observed by our A/C in the target area. |
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Other 12th Mission |
Berlin, Germany | 7 May 1944 | BERLIN , GERMANY Crew: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, L. P. Gallagher, J. R. Simonson, J. H. Piland, T/Sgt. R. J. Viskocil, S/Sgt. H. V. Lane, T/Sgt. R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. H. R. Small, R. E. Rigaud, J. D. Hamner. BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved due to 10/10 undercast. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None encountered. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Fair to good. FLAK: Enroute to the target moderate and rather accurate AA fire was experienced between Dummer Lake and Osnabruck. At the target, AA fire was intense and some of it was accurate. CASUALTIES: None. |
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Other 13th Mission |
Konz, Germany | 11 May 1944 | KONZ KARTHOUS, GERMANY The Railway Marshalling Yards and Workshops at Konz Karthous, on the East Border of Luxemburg was the target assigned to this Group. Crew: Lts. M. McKew, L. P. Gallagher, R. B. Paul, P. A. Goodall, T/Sgts. R. D. Bensheimer, F. G. Lavigne, S/Sgts. J. L. Magyar, D. C. Dotson, J. L> Anderson, M. Pitcock. BOMBING RESULTS: Described as good with main concentration falling a little short and slightly West of briefed MPI. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None encountered or observed. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Described as Excellent. FLAK: None. CASUALTIES: None. |
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Other 14th Mission |
Berlin-Lichtenburg, Germany | 19 May 1944 | BERLIN, GERMANY Today’s target was Lichtenburg in the West Central half of the city of Berlin. Crew: Lt. McKew (only the aircraft commander listed in this report but Mckew's crew on previous missions was: Lts. M. McKew, L. P. Gallagher, R. B. Paul, P. A. Goodall, T/Sgts. R. D. Bensheimer, F. G. Lavigne, S/Sgts. J. L. Magyar, D. C. Dotson, J. L. Anderson, M. Pitcock.) BOMBING RESULTS: Bombing done on PFF due to clouds over target and some crews reported seeing bursts in the city. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: No attacks on this wing, but the wing to the right was attacked by from 40 to 75 E/A. FIGHTER SUPPORT: As briefed. FLAK: The only accurate AA fire for our groups was encountered at the target. CASUALTIES: 10 Officers and men Missing In Action from A/C 455. CREW MISSING IN ACTION: Lts. R. S. Wylie, J. J. Kozina, H. L. Hutchinson, F. O. Muzzy, T/Sgts. J. J. Hageman, P. W. Noll, S/Sgts. W. L. Walker, F. J. George, W. E. Bracken. REMARKS: While coming into target A/C 455 had the tail surfaces shot off by AA fire. It rolled over and went down. 20 objects were seen coming from plane, it believed to be part of crew making delayed jump. |
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Other 15th Mission |
Vélizy-Villacoublay, France | 20 May 1944 | VILLACOUBLAY, FRANCE Our target was the Villa Coublay A/C works and airfields, 5 miles southwest of Paris. Crew: Lts. R. J. Guenther, G. Havrisik, J. M. Lwdermilk, L. V. Peterson, T/Sgt. J. H. Bigham, J. Shoesmith, S/Sgts. N. Premenko, H. F. Nicely, H. J. Teems. BOMBING RESULTS: Crews report main concentration of bombs hit to the left of assigned MPI. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: One E/A observed 5000 ft above formation but chased off by our escort. FIGHTER SUPPORT: As briefed. FLAK: Moderate, accurate AA fire reported at the target. CASUALTIES: None. |
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Other 16th Mission |
Kiel, Germany | 22 May 1944 | KIEL, GERMANY Our target was the industrial area in Kiel, just Northwest of the Krupp Submarine and Shipbuilding Yards, where the 10, 000 ton “Prinz Eugen” was built. Crew: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, J. Oates, G. R. Moburg, J. R. Piland, T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud, J. D. Hamner, H. R. Small. BOMBING RESULTS: PFF run made, but bombing done visually. Area just North of briefed MPI was clear, so bombardier dropped on this with good results. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: No direct attacks on this Group. Crews reported that 12 to 15 E/A, mainly Me 109’s and several Me 110’s were engaged by our escort in a dogfight to the rear of our formation who kept them from making any definite attacks. FIGHTER SUPPORT: As briefed and as stated above. FLAK: Meager to moderate inaccurate AA fire experienced at the target. CASUALTIES: None. |
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Other 17th Mission |
Woippy, France | 23 May 1944 | SAARBRUCKEN, GERMANY The Aevo-engine works at Woippy, 2 miles NNW of Metz was the primary target assigned to this Group, the Railway Traffic Center at Saarbrucken, the secondary. Crew: Lt Griesbach (only the aircraft commander listed in this report but Griesbach's crew on previous missions was: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, J. Oates, G. R. Moburg, J. R. Piland, T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud, J. D. Hamner, H. R. Small.) BOMBING RESULTS: A PFF attack on secondary was made with unobserved results. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None encountered. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Good. FLAK: Meager, inaccurate AA fire was experienced by our A/C at the target. Meager AA fire observed out of range from vicinities of Rheims and Nieuport. CASUALTIES: None. |
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Other 18th Mission |
Berlin, Germany | 24 May 1944 | BERLIN, GERMANY The center of the industrial area in Berlin was today’s target. Crew: Lt Black (only the aircraft commander listed in this report) BOMBING RESULTS: Described as good, with main concentration falling just North of briefed MPI. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 50 –75 single engine fighters attacked this formation near Bernaus. At the same time about 10 Me110s attacked but all were driven off by our fighter escort. The formation was loose in a turn after the target but it assembled quickly into a tight formation when the E/A came in. Several B-17 were knocked out of the wing by this attack. FIGHTER SUPPORT: As stated above. FLAK: Meager AA fire reported from vicinity of Elbe River North of the target. AA fire was moderate and accurate for many of our aircraft. REMARKS: Aircraft 178 piloted by Lt. W. F. Nee was hit by flak in the left wing and was last seen in the Berlin area, losing altitude. |
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Other 19th Mission |
Essey-lès-Nancy, France | 25 May 1944 | NANCY-ESSEY, FRANCE The Nancy-Essey Airdrome was the target for this mission. Crew: Lt Black (only the aircraft commander listed in this report) BOMBING RESULTS: Crews describe bombing results as good with both MPI’s covered with smoke. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Excellent. FLAK: None experienced. CASUALTIES: None. |
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Other 20th Mission |
Ludwigshafen, Germany | 27 May 1944 | LUDVIGSHAVEN, GERMANY Today’s mission is the choke point in the Marshalling at Ludvigshaven. The marshalling is located on the West side of the Rhine river dividing Mannheim and Ludvigshaven. Crew: Lt Griesbach (only the aircraft commander listed in this report but Griesbach's crew on previous missions was: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, J. Oates, G. R. Moburg, J. R. Piland, T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud, J. D. Hamner, H. R. Small.) BOMBING RESULTS: Photographic evidence indicates that our bombs fell short and to the left of MPI ENEMY AIRCRAFT: No attacks on this Group. A dog-fight observed in Strasbourg area. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Described as good. FLAK: Meager but accurate AA fire from vicinity of Beauvais. At the target, flak was moderate to intense and accurate. CASUALTIES: 10 officers and men Missing In Action. Lts. Pressey, J. T. Hamilton, F/O D. E. Pinkerton, Lt. W. G. Quarve, T/Sgts. R. B. Vail, R. M. Comer, S/Sgts. S. B. Eure, M. Pitcock, C. L. Boston. REMARKS: Aircraft 042 piloted by Lt. R. T. Pressey was last seen with 3 P-51’s covering it and one engine feathered, one chute seen. |
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Other 21st Mission |
Dessau, Germany | 28 May 1944 | DESSAU, GERMANY The Aero Engine factory of Junkers Company at Dessau, located in the Western outskirts of Dessau and about 32 miles Southeast of Magdeburg was today’s target. Crew: Lt Powell (only the aircraft commander listed in this report) BOMBING RESULTS: The Eastern half of city of Dessau hit by bombs. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: No direct attacks on this Group. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Generally good – there were a couple of instances where escort was not in evidence. FLAK: Rather accurate, moderate AA fire experienced at Dessau. CASUALTIES: None. REMARKS: Aircraft 076 aborted from Holland due to losing oxygen system. |
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Other 22nd Mission |
Poznań, Poland | 29 May 1944 | POSEN, POLAND The target assigned to this group was the Focke Wolfe A/C Component Factory at Posen, about 150 miles west of Berlin. Crew: Lt Knapp (only the aircraft commander listed in this report) 883 was not dispatched. BOMBING RESULTS: Main concentration of bombs fell over and to the right of assigned MPI with several large explosions and much fire and smoke seen in target area. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 4 to 6 Me 109’s attempted to attack our group in the vicinity of Fohmorn. They started a pass from 11 o’clock high, but due to P-51 interception , it was never completed. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Good general cover, see above. FLAK: AA fire observed from vicinities of Dummer Lake and Bassum, At the target, flak was meager and accurate. CASUALTIES: 10 officers and men Missing in Action from aircraft 076 – Lts. R. J. Guenther, G. Havrisik, J. M. Lowdermilk, L. V. Peterson, T/Sgts. J. Shoesmith, J. H. Bigham, S/Sgts. N. Premenko, H. J. Teems, H. F. Nicely. REMARKS: Aircraft 076 was last seen with # 4 engine smoking after dropping bombs on the target. It is believed this crew went to Sweden. |
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Other 23rd Mission |
3 June 1944 | HARDELOT, FRANCE A medium coastal Battery at Hardelot was the target for today’s mission. Crew: 1st Lt. McKew, Marshall 1st Lt. Gallagher, Leslie P. 1st lt. Ashby, Joseph T. 1st Lt. Pope, Jerome D. T/Sgt. Densheimer, Robert D. S/Sgt. Magyar, John L. T/Sgt. Lavigne, Fred G. S/Sgt. Dotson, Donald C. S/Sgt. Anderson, Junior L. BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved – PFF. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Nil. FIGHTER SUPPORT: As briefed. FLAK: Meager, inaccurate flak encountered at Berck Sur Mer. CASUALTIES: None. | |
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Other 24th Mission |
Hardelot, France | 4 June 1944 | HARDELOT, FRANCE Today’s target was a tactical one at Hardelot, France. Crew: 1st Lt. Marshall McKew 1st Lt. Leslie P. Gallagher 1st LT Joseph T. Ashby Sgt. Frederick E. Hannon T/Sgt. Robert D. Bensheimer T/Sgt. Fred G. Lavigne S/Sgt. John D. Magyar S/Sgt. Junior L. Anderson S/Sgt. Donald C. Dotson BOMBING RESULTS: Bombs fell in water, short and to the right of briefed MPI. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Nil. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Very good. FLAK: Moderate, black flak was observed in the target area after the formation had passed out of range. There was some flak seen in the Boulogne area on the way back. REMARKS: All A/C and crews returned safe, on the mission. |
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Other 25th Mission |
Houlgate, France | 5 June 1944 | HOULGATE, FRANCE There was much confusion on this mission with the A/C of this Group bombing nine different targets, so that it is impossible to give accurate reports. Crew: 2nd Lt. Gauthier, Donald B. 2nd Lt. Neuman, Harry, Jr. 2nd Lt. Mannchen, Howard E. 2nd Lt. Kuligowski, Stanley W. Sgt. Henson, Don C. Sgt. Martinez, Vincente O., Jr. Sgt. Obur, John Sgt. Groff, Charles Sgt. Burmaster, Stanley W. |
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Other 26th Mission |
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France | 10 June 1944 | BOLOUGNE, FRANCE Another tactical target, our Squadron provided 8 A/C and 9 crews for this mission. Crew: 2nd Lt. Gauthier, Donald S. 2nd Lt. Neuman, Harry, Jr. 2nd Lt. Mannchen, Howard E. 2nd Lt. Kuligowski, Stanley F. Sgt. Henson, Don C. Sgt. Martinez, Vincenti O., Jr. Sgt. Gbur, John Sgt. (name & serial # illegible) Sgt. Burmaster, Stanley W. BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Nil. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Good. FLAK: Several rockets reported from vicinity of Boulogne. Three were rather close leaving a grey trail and showing a black burst. |
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Other 27th Mission |
Aérodrome de Cambrai - Niergnies, France | 12 June 1944 | CAMBRIA-NIERGNES, FRANCE Airdrome. Crew: 2nd Lt. Gauthier, Donald E. 2nd Lt. Neumann, Harry, Jr. 2nd Lt. Mannchen, Howard L. 2nd Lt. Kuligowski, Stanley F. Sgt. Henson, Don C. Sgt. Martinez, Vincento C., Jr. Sgt. Gbur, John Sgt. Groff, Charles Sgt. Burmaster, Stanley R. BOMBING RESULTS: Very good covering hangars and runways. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Nil. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Fair. FLAK: Meager, inaccurate black continuous and following. Increasing in intensity and accuracy as we left target. |
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Other 28th Mission |
Beaumont-sur-Oise, France | 13 June 1944 | BEAUMONT SUR OISE, FRANCE Our target was the Beaumont Sur Oise airdrome which is a first class bomber base. Crew: 2nd Lt. Gauthier, Donald S. 2nd Lt. Neumann, Harry Jr. 2nd Lt. Mannchen, Howard E. 2nd Lt. Kuligowski, Stanley F. Sgt. Hensen, Don C. Sgt. Martinez, Vincente O. Jr. Sgt. Gbur, John Sgt. Groff, Charles Sgt. Burmaster, Stanley W. BOMBING RESULTS: The lead and high group dropped on Gee fixes and think bombs fell about 1200 ft East of airdrome. There was 7-10/10 cloud cover over the target making visual bombing impossible. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None encountered. FIGHTER SUPPORT: As briefed. FLAK: Meager at Montdidier. CASUALTIES: None. |
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Other 29th Mission |
Bordeaux, France | 15 June 1944 | BORDEAUX, FRANCE Crew: 2nd Lt. Donald S. Gauthier 2nd Lt. Harry Neuman, Jr. 2nd Lt. Howard E. Mannshen 2nd Lt. Stanley B. Kuligkowski Sgt. Don C. Henson Sgt. John Gbur Sgt. VincenteO. Martinez, Jr. Sgt. Charles Groff Sgt. Stanley W. Burmaster BOMBING RESULTS: Area well hit, many bombs on MPI. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Very good. FLAK: Heavy barrage over target. Continuous following on either side. The barrage was low for the high group and accurate for the other groups. |
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Other 30th Mission |
Hamburg, Germany | 18 June 1944 | HAMBURG, GERMANY Our Squadron put 15 aircraft and crews on this mission , 14 of which dropped on the dock area in Hamburg and one on target of opportunity at Renasburg. Crew: 2nd Lt. Donald C. Gauthier 2nd Lt. Harry Neumann, Jr. 2nd Lt. Howard W. Mannchen 2nd Lt. Stanley F. Kuligkowski S/Sgt. Don C. Henson S/Sgt. John Gbur S/Sgt. Vincente O. Martinez, Jr. S/Sgt. Charles Groff S/Sgt. Stanley W. Burmaster BOMBING RESULTS: Much smoke noted in dock area. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Good and on time. FLAK: Intense and accurate AA fire, much of it low. Black with some white stuff above, inaccurate rockets reported at target. |
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Other 31st Mission |
21 June 1944 | BERLIN, GERMANY The center of the city near the Air Ministry was the aiming point given to our group. Crew: Lt Hutlin (only the aircraft commander was listed but in the following day's mission Lt Hutlin's crew was: 2nd Lt. Hultin, Arthur F. F/O Cannary, Harry A. 2nd Lt. Miller, James R. S/Sgt. Scott, Owen T. T/Sgt. Roberts, Woodrow M. S/Sgt. Meyers, Robert N. T/Sgt. Dumont, Homer P. S/Sgt. Franklin, Frank B. S/Sgt. Martineau, Albert P.) BOMBING RESULTS: The 91st “A” group flying with the 1st “A” Combat Wing bombed the primary with good results. The 91st “B” group flying with the 1st “B” Combat Wing dropped its bombs approximately 8 miles East of Berlin due to mechanical error in Intervelometer. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Our “A” group was attacked by 50-75 Me 410s in the vicinity of Muntz Lake. The attacks were very concentrated and vicious and continued to the Strausberg area. During the first attack 4 of our aircraft were hit and knocked out of formation. The crews report from 6 to 10 E/A went down in flames. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Poor over and around the target area. FLAK: AA fire was intense and accurate at the target. Flak was observed from Lubeck on the way in and from Hamburg on the way out. REMARKS: Aircraft 891 was last seen to peel out of formation at 5319 N and 1334 E after dropping its bombs. Aircraft 954 had its oxygen system out at the IP – it then went down to 13,000 feet North of Berlin and bombed Zehelenick. Obtained friendly fighters for escort and caught up with the formation as it went out over the North Sea. The ball turret, radio and waist gunners were unconscious. Transcriber’s Note: The copies of the Loading Lists for this Mission are completely illegible. | |
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Distré, France | 24 June 1944 | DISTRE, FRANCE Crew: 1st Lt. Donald S. Gauthier 2nd Lt. Harry Neuman, Jr. 2nd Lt. Howard E. Mannchen 2nd Lt. Stanley F. Kuligkowski S/Sgt. Don C. Henson S/Sgt. John Gbur Sgt. Vincente O. Martinez, Jr. Sgt. Charles Groff Sgt. Stanley W. Burmaster BOMBING RESULTS: Photos show good results. ???? was well hit. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Nil. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Very good – P-38s and P-51s seen all around. Intense area support. FLAK: Meager, fairly accurate, continuous following black puffs. |
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Other 33rd Mission |
Toulouse, France | 25 June 1944 | TOULOUSE, FRANCE The following Officers and EM were killed returning from 180th Combat Mission to Toulouse, France. A damaged wing broke off from the A/C as a landing was attempted near Wincanton, England. Lt. Peter Mikonis, Lt. Frank E. Pepper, Jr., Lt. Will H. Stevens, Lt. Joseph E. Sullivan, S/Sgt. R. C. Anderson, S/Sgt. Douglas K. Deurmyer, Sgt. Dean A. McDowell, Sgt. Richard A. Mehlberg, Sgt. Ralph Stein. Crew: 1st Lt. Donald E. Gauthier 2nd Lt. Charles E. Van Ausdell 2nd Lt. Howard E. Mannchen 2nd Lt. Stanley F. Kuligowski S/Sgt. Don C. Benson S/Sgt. John Gbur Sgt. Vincente O. Martinez, Jr. Sgt. Charles Groff Sgt. Stanley B. Burmaster BOMBING RESULTS: Photos show excellent results. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Nil. FIGHTER SUPPORT: Scarse. FLAK: at Caen and target very inaccurate. REMARKS: Lt. Mikonis and his crew, flying in aircraft 958 MIA. When last seen, his # 2 engine was on fire and they seemed to be heading for Spain. |
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Other 34th Mission |
Anizy-le-Château, France | 28 June 1944 | ANIZY, FRANCE Today’s target is a railroad bridge over the pipe Canal, 8 miles Southwest of Laon and in the village of Anizy. Crew: 1st Lt. Donald S. Gauthier 2nd Lt. Charles E. VanAusdall 2nd Lt. Howard E. Mannchen 2nd Lt. Stanley F. Kuligowski S/Sgt. Don C. Henson S/Sgt. John Gbur Sgt. Vincente O. Martinez, Jr. Sgt. Charles Groff Sgt. Stanley W. Burmaster BOMBING RESULTS: Generally poor for the entire Group. ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None encountered. FIGHTER SUPPORT: As briefed. FLAK: Meager and inaccurate at the target. CASUALTIES: None. |
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4 July 1944 | Transcriber's Note: The Loading Lists for missions flown in July 1944 are as follows. None of the Loading Lists contain the target for the day. Crew: 1st Lt. Gauthier, Donald S. 2nd Lt. Neumann, Harry, Jr. 2nd Lt. Mannchen, Howard E. 2nd Lt. Kuligowski, Stanley F. T/Sgt. Henson, Doin C. S/Sgt. Martinez, Vincente O., Jr. T/Sgt. Gbur, John S/Sgt. Groff, Charles S/Sgt. Burmaster, Stanley W. | |
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Other 36th Mission |
6 July 1944 | Transcriber's Note: The Loading Lists for missions flown in July 1944 are as follows. None of the Loading Lists contain the target for the day. Crew: 1st Lt. Donald S. Gauthier 2nd Lt. Harry Neumann, Jr. 2nd Lt. Howard E. Mannchen 2nd Lt. Stanley F. Kuligowski T/Sgt. Don C. Henson T/Sgt. John Gbur S/Sgt. Vincente O. Martinez, Jr. S/Sgt. Charles Groff S/Sgt. Stanley W. Burmaster | |
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Other 37th Mission |
7 July 1944 | Transcriber's Note: The Loading Lists for missions flown in July 1944 are as follows. None of the Loading Lists contain the target for the day. Crew: 1st Lt. Gauthier, Donald S. 2nd Lt. Neumann, Harry, Jr. 2nd Lt. Mannchen, Howard E. 2nd Lt. Kuligowski, Stanley F. T/Sgt. Henson, Don C. S/Sgt. Martinez, Vincente O., Jr. T/Sgt. Gbur, John S/Sgt. Groff, Charles S/Sgt. Burmaster, Stanley W. | |
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24 July 1944 | Transcriber's Note: The Loading Lists for missions flown in July 1944 are as follows. None of the Loading Lists contain the target for the day. Crew: 1st Lt. Gauthier, Donald S. 2nd Lt. Neumann, Harry, Jr. 2nd Lt. Kincannon, William J., Jr. 2nd Lt. Kuligowski, Stanley R. T/Sgt. Kaltenbach, Willis T/Sgt. Gbur, John S/Sgt. Martinez, Vincente O., Jr. S/Sgt. Groff, Charles S/Sgt. Burmaster, Stanley W. | |
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25 July 1944 | Transcriber's Note: The Loading Lists for missions flown in July 1944 are as follows. None of the Loading Lists contain the target for the day. Crew: 1st Lt. Morey, Allan N. 2nd Lt. Neumann, Harry, Jr. 2nd Lt. Kincannon, William J., Jr. 2nd Lt. Kuligowski, Stanley P. T/Sgt. Henson, Don C. T/Sgt. Gbur, John S/Sgt. Martinez, Vincente O., Jr. S/Sgt. Groff, Charles S/Sgt. Burmaster, Stanley W. | |
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29 July 1944 | Transcriber's Note: The Loading Lists for missions flown in July 1944 are as follows. None of the Loading Lists contain the target for the day. Crew: 1st Lt. Morey, Allan N. F/O Cannary, Harry A. F/O House, Henry S., Jr. 1st Lt. Kuligowski, Stanley F. T/Sgt. Harrison, Charles L. S/Sgt. Aldebo, Andrew T/Sgt. Savasuk, Fernand S/Sgt. Stanton, Bernice E. Sgt. Powers, Cyril J. | |
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31 July 1944 | Transcriber's Note: The Loading Lists for missions flown in July 1944 are as follows. None of the Loading Lists contain the target for the day. Crew: 1st Lt. Allan N. Morey F/O Harry A. Cannary F/O Henry S. House, Jr. 1st Lt. Stanley F. Kuligowski T/Sgt. Charles L. Harrison T/Sgt. Fernand Savasuk S/Sgt. Andrew Aldebo S/Sgt. Bernice E. Stanton S/Sgt. Leland E. Fleming | |
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Chartres, France | 1 August 1944 | Chartres, France We flew the Lead Group of the 1st “C” CBW, with Maj. Lord flying as Acting Commander. All A/C but two attacked target with generally good results. A/C 504 aborted due to Mech. Failure of No. 2 engine, A/C 993 brought bombs back due to malfunction in bomb bay. Crew: Lt. A. N. Morey (only the aircraft commander was listed) |
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Mulhouse, France | 3 August 1944 | Mulhouse, France mission to Mulhouse and secondary target, Croix De Metz Airdrome. Crew: 1st Lt. R. H. Danekas (only the aircraft commander was listed) |
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Bourron-Marlotte, France | 7 August 1944 | Sens-Bourron-Marlotte, France German Air Dromes in France Crew: 1st Lt. R. H. Danekas (only the aircraft commander was listed) Our target at Sens was attacked with fair results. Flak at target was nil. All A/C and crews returned safely. |
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Brest, France | 11 August 1944 | Brest, France Gun emplacements and troop or material concentrations in Brest Harbor. Crew: 2nd Lt. H. E. Garner (only the aircraft commander was listed) We flew the High Group on this mission, the target was attacked with good results. Flak was meager-accurate over target. None of our A/C are missing. |
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Buc, France | 12 August 1944 | Buc, France Airfield on the outskirts of Paris, a Bomber-Recon Unit and storage of aircraft parts. Crew: 2nd Lt. R. R. Goldsmith (only the aircraft commander was listed) We flew Low Group. None of our A/C are missing. Moderate but extremely accurate flak was encountered over the target. Sgt. Chester Gunshev, Tail Gunner, was seriously injured by flak. |
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Le Manoir, France | 13 August 1944 | Le Manior, France On the 13th of August we dispatched 5 A/C and no crews. A/C’s 069, 552, 144, 883 were flown by the 324th Squadron, A/C 911 was flown by the 322nd Squadron. Tactical targets along the Seine River in the vicinity of Le Manior were bombed with excellent results. A/C 069 aborted because of mechanical trouble. |
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Frescaty, Moulins-lès-Metz, France | 14 August 1944 | Metz/Frescaty, France Airdrome S. W. of Metz Crew: 2nd Lt. Dick F.Gibson (only the aircraft commander was listed) We flew the Lead Group with Maj. Lord flying as Acting Commander in A/C 754. All A/C except 085 bombed with excellent results. A/C 085 brought bombs back due to malfunction of bomb racks. No AA fire was experienced. All our A/C returned safely. |
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Ostheim, Germany | 15 August 1944 | Ostheim, Germany Ostheim Airdrome east of Cologne. Crew: 1st Lt. H. E. Garner (only the aircraft commander was listed) |
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Neubrandenburg, Germany | 25 August 1944 | Newbrandenburg, Germany The target was a FW-190 assembly plant at Newbrandenburg, about 80 miles North of Berlin. Crew: 2nd Lt. W. W. Chouinard (only the aircraft commander was listed) We flew Lead Group of 1st “B” CBW with Maj. M. D. Lord flying in A/C 562 as Acting Commander. All our A/C returned safely. Flak at target was nil. Target was bombed with good results. |
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Gelsenkirchen, Germany | 26 August 1944 | Gelsenkirchen, Germany Synthetic oil plant at Gelsenkirchen, Germany located about 6 miles NNE of the city of Essen. Crew: 2nd Lt. W. W. Chouinard (only the aircraft commander was listed) We flew High Group of the “B” CBW. AA fire at the target was intense and accurate. Bombing results were good. All our A/C returned safely. Sgt. L. B. Wagner, Waist Gunner on A/C 883 was wounded in left shoulder and wrist by flak at target. |
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Ludwigshafen, Germany | 5 September 1944 | Ludwigshafen, Germany I. G. Farben-Industrie chemical factories on the west side of the Rhine River. Crew: 1st Lt. Chouinard, Herbert W. 2nd Lt. Nickola, Ray L. 2nd Lt. DeBonis, Daniel 2nd lt. Hundley, James F. S/Sgt. Salter, Luther E. Sgt. Foltz, James A. S/Sgt. Bowers, Herschel W. Sgt. Kramer, Arnold E. Sgt. Tallant, Carrol B. Bombing results were unobserved. Flak experienced at the target was moderate., mostly inaccurate. All our A/C and crews returned safely. One A/C from 322nd Squadron was lost over enemy territory. |
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Lutzkendorf, Germany | 13 September 1944 | Lutzkendorf, Germany Synthetic oil plant at Lutzkendorf, about 13 miles SW of Halle. Crew: 2nd Lt. Askins, John J., Jr. 2nd Lt. Archer, Randell H. 2nd Lt. DellaPorta, Anthony 2nd Lt. Collier, Paul W. Sgt. Beicker, Hilmer W. Sgt. Webb, Robert N., Jr. Sgt. Armstrong, Roger W. Sgt. Azevedo, Ralph W. Sgt. Loyless, Roy E. Bombing results were good. Moderate, accurate barrage and tracking AA fire was experienced at the target. Fighter support was excellent. All our A/C and crews returned safely. |
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Mainz, Germany | 21 September 1944 | Mainz, Germany Marshalling Yards Crew: 1st Lt. Chouinard, Herbert W. 2nd Lt. Nikola, Ray L. 2nd Lt. DeBonis, Daniel 2nd Lt. Hundley, James F. S/Sgt. Salter, Luther E. S/Sgt. Bowers, Herschel W. Sgt. Foltz, James A. S/Sgt. Hughes, Eldon H. Sgt. Levandusky, Leo B. Bombing results were good. Flak At the target was moderate and rather accurate. Fighter support Was fair. All our A/C and crews returned safely. |
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Osnabrück, Germany | 26 September 1944 | Osnabruck, Germany Marshalling Yards Crew: 1st Lt. Chouinard, Herbert W. 2nd Lt. Nickola, Ray L. 2nd Lt. DeBonis, Daniel 2nd Lt. Hundley, James F. S/Sgt. Salter, Luther E. S/Sgt. Bowers, Herschel W. S/Sgt. Foltz, James A. Sgt. Kramer, Arnold E. S/Sgt. Tallant, Carrol B. Bombing was done visually with fair results. Flak at the target was meager to moderate and accurate. Fighter support was excellent. All our A/C and crews returned safely. |
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Cologne, Germany | 27 September 1944 | Cologne, Germany Synthetic oil plant situated about 8 miles SSE of Cologne. Crew: 1st Lt. Chouinard, Robert W. 2nd Lt. Nickola, Ray L. 2nd Lt. DeBonis, Daniel 2nd Lt. Hundley, James F. S/Sgt. Salter, Luther E. S/Sgt. Bowers, Herschel W. S/Sgt. Foltz, James A. Sgt. Kramer, Arnold L. S/Sgt. Tallant, Carrol B. Due to weather conditions, which prevented visual bombing, the marshalling yards near the center of the city were bombed by means of instruments. Flak was meager to moderate. |
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Nuremberg, Germany | 3 October 1944 | Nurnberg, Germany Tank and Diesel Engine Factory at Nurnberg. This plant produces 30% of the entire German Panzer Tank output. The secondary, PFF, target was the RR Station in the center of the city. Crew: 1st Lt. Richard R. Sullenberger 2nd Lt. Jeffers, Earl L., Jr. 2nd Lt. Harlow, Clyde M. 1st Lt. Deyerle, BurnettL., Jr. T/Sgt. Mahoney, Patrick F. S/Sgt. Van Horn, Gaylord S/Sgt. Brown, Glenn D. S/Sgt. Hannon, Fredrick N. S/Sgt. Shipp, George F. Our Squadron flew High Squadron in the Group Formation. The Group furnished “A” Group of 1st CBW. The Secondary target was attacked by means of instruments. AA fire at the target was meager and not very accurate. Fighter support was good. All A/C and crews returned safely. |
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Neubrandenburg, Germany | 6 October 1944 | Neubrandenburg, Germany Neubrandenburg A/D. The target was a G.A.T. controlling station where The assembly of FW 190’s was carried on. Crew: 1st Lt. Neumann, Harry, Jr. 2nd Lt. Nickola, Ray L. 2nd Lt. DeBonis, Daniel 2nd Lt. Hundley, James F. S/Sgt. Salter, Luther M. S/Sgt. Foltz, James A. S/Sgt. Bowers, Herschel W. S/Sgt. Wagner, Leon E. S/Sgt. Tallant, Carrol B. Our Squadron flew the Low Squadron in the Group formation. The Group furnished the “B” Group of the 1st CBW. The target was bombed visually with good results. AA fire was experienced enroute to the target. Over target AA fire was nil. Fighter support was good. All A/C and crews returned safely. |
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Freiberg, Germany | 7 October 1944 | Ruhland-Freiberg-Wurzen, Germany Synthetic Oil Plant at Brux. Secondary target was Zwickau. Crew: 1st Lt. Neumann, Harry, Jr. 2nd Lt. Nickola, Ray L. 2nd Lt. DeBonis, Daniel 2nd Lt. Hundley, James P. S/Sgt. Salter, Luther F. S/Sgt. Foltz, James A. S/Sgt. Bowers, Herschel W. S/Sgt. Wagner, Leon E. S/Sgt. Tallant, Carrol B. Due to weather conditions, the Lead and Low Squadrons bombed Freiberg NE of Chemnitz, with very good results. The High Squadron bombed the town of Wurzen with fair results. Both targets were bombed visually. |
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Other 60th Mission |
Cologne, Germany | 14 October 1944 | Cologne, Germany Marshalling Yards. Crew: 1st Lt. Neumann, Harry, Jr. 2nd Lt. Nickola, Ray L. 2nd Lt. DeBonis, Daniel 2nd Lt. Hundley, James F. Sgt. Salter, Luther E. Sgt. Foltz, James A. S/Sgt. Bowers, Herschel W. Sgt. Kramer, Arnold E. S/Sgt. Tallant, Carroll B. The target was bombed by means of instruments. Bombing results were unobserved. Flak was moderate to intense, generally inaccurate over target. The fighter support was very good. All A/C and crews returned safely. |
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Cologne, Germany | 17 October 1944 | Cologne, Germany Kalk-Nord Marshalling Yards. Crew: 2nd Lt. Flanders, Edward J. 2nd Lt. Gaston, Elon M. 2nd Lt. Weinberger, Herbert H. S/Sgt. Scudder, James S/Sgt. Bennett, Carrol J., Jr. Sgt. Lieberman, Harold Sgt. Bacon, James M. Sgt. Davis, John , Jr. Sgt. Tabacco, Sebastiano The target was bombed by means of instruments. Bombing results were unobserved. Flak at the target was meager to moderate and inaccurate. Fighter support was excellent. All A/C and crews returned safely. |
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Brunswick, Germany | 22 October 1944 | Brunswick, Germany Military Vehicle Factory at Brunswick. The factory was located on the south side of the city. Crew: 1st Lt. Neumann, Harry, Jr. 2nd Lt. Nickola, Ray L. 2nd Lt. Bulion, Martin L. 2nd Lt. Hundley, James F. Sgt. Salter, Luther E. Sgt. Foltz, James A. T/Sgt. Bowers, Herschel W. S/Sgt. Wagner, Laon B. S/Sgt. Tallant, Carroll B. The south edge of the city was bombed by means of instruments with unobserved results. Approximately fifty bursts of inaccurate flak was encountered at the target. Fighter support was excellent. All A/C and crews returned safely. |
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Hamburg, Germany | 25 October 1944 | Hamburg, Germany Motor Transport Armored Factory about 10 miles West of Hamburg. Crew: 1st Lt. Chouinard, Herbert W. 2nd Lt. Nickola, Ray L. 2nd Lt. Bulion, Martin L. S/Sgt. Hannon, Frederick H. Sgt. Salter, Luther E. Sgt. Foltz, James A. T/Sgt. Bowers, Herschel W. S/Sgt. Wagner, Leon B. S/Sgt. Tallant, Carrol B. Bombing was done by means of instruments with unobserved results. AA fire was moderate and inaccurate at the target. Fighter support was excellent. All A/C and crews returned safely. |
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2 November 1944 | Merseburg, Germany Synthetic Oil Plant at Merseburg. The plant is one of the most extensive in Germany, and ranks second in synthetic oil production. Crew: 1st Lt. Chouinard, Herbert W. 2nd Lt. Nickola, Ray L. 2nd Lt. DeBonis, Daniel 2nd Lt. Hundley, James F. Sgt. Salter, Luther E. T/Sgt. Bowers, Herschel W. Sgt. Foltz, James A. S/Sgt. Kramer, Arnold E. S/Sgt. Tallant, Carroll B. The target was bombed by means of instruments with unobserved results. Moderate, inaccurate flak was experienced in the target area. After leaving the target the formation got off course and experienced moderate to intense flak in the Falleseeser-Brunswick area. Fighter support was good until just after target when E/A attacked. At that time all (Balance of sentence illegible. Next sentence also illegible.) T/Sgt. G. D. Brown, Radio Operator in A/C 911, (Balance of sentence illegible. Beginning of next sentence completely illegible, but sentence ends as follows: the A/C to explode and go straight down. A/C 093 , piloted by 1st Lt. J. J. Askins, Jr. was seen going down under control after a fire and explosion in the top turret. Nine chutes were observed, just after fire started, coming from this A/C. All other A/C and crews returned safely. The Group lost 13 A/C all together and had five men wounded on the ships that returned. The Jub Jub Bird, was one of the 13 aircraft lost. |
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Updated mission and crew data by Willie Kramer using 401st DAILY REPORTS Prepared by 1 Lts. Charles Albidress & J. E. Nilson and transcribed by Merle L. Choffel
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Posted by Willie Kramer using 401st DAILY REPORTS Prepared by 1 Lts. Charles Albidress & J. E. Nilson and transcribed by Merle L. Choffel
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401st DAILY REPORTS Prepared by 1st Lt. Charles Albidress
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401st DAILY REPORTS Prepared by 1st Lt. Charles Albidress
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