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Dailies of the 401st Squadron
1943
Transcribed by Merle L. Choffel
Prepared by Capt. F. G. Davison
1 January 1943 - Capt. Gillespie assigned and joined Squadron as
Commanding
Officer per SO 120, Par1, Hq 91st Bomb Group dated December 31, 1942. GROUND
SCHOOL: None. FLYING: None.
2 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Link
Trainer: Three
for 3.00 hours. FLYING: Two aircraft flew locally logging 6.00 total hours.
3 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Spotlight
Trainer:
Seven for 7.00 hours.
FLYING: Mission to St. Nazaire, France.
Squadron supplied two aircraft for this mission.
A/C # TOT
ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
431 1133
21,800 ft
5x1,000
132 Aborted
BOMBING RESULTS: Pin Point target hit by heavy pattern.
FLAK: Intense accurate in area of target.
E/A: Many vicious nose attacks. This accounted for the casualties on our
aircraft as it was hit on the bomb run. Lt. Stricker did a grand job getting his
aircraft back to England after Capt. Harris was hit, for most of his controls
were shot away.
CASUALTIES: Sgt. J. J. Zeglin , 13048011, was killed. Sgt J. C. Carteer hit
by flak in leg. Capt. W. R. Harris , pilot, hit by 20MM shell breaking his leg,
also wounded in left arm. Lt. Stricker, piece of flak in right shoulder. Lt.
Schwendiman, flak wounds in right hip. S/Sgt. DeBarbrie,
piece of flak in left calf.
CLAIMS: None. CREW CREDITED WITH SORTIE:
A/C 431: Capt. W. R. Harris, Lts T. A. Stricker, R. J. Schwendiman, T. E.
Ashinhurst; T/ Sgts. W. E. Gilroy, E. Gause; S/Sgts. J. J. Zeglin, C. H. Snyder,
R. A. DeBarbrie; Sgt. J. O. Carter.
4 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Bomb trainer:
Four
for 8.00 hours. FLYING: One aircraft 2.15 hours locally.
5 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer:
Two
for 3 hours. FLYING: None.
6 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Link trainer:
Ten
for 13.05 hours. Bomber code: Two for 2.00 hours. FLYING: None.
7 January 1943 - Sgt. Tilley 31097289 transferred in grade to Hq and Hq
Squadron, 1st Bomb Wing per SO 6, Par2, 1st Bomb Wing dated January 6, 1943. 1st
Lt
Davison promoted to Captain and 2nd Lts. Arnkil, Carper, Frank, Freihofer and
Green appointed 1st Lts per SO 198, Par 31, Hq ETOUSA dated December 27,
1943. Cpl. Bishop 2083516 assigned and joined per SO 5, Par 1, HQ 91st Bomb
Group
dated January 7, 1943. GROUND SCHOOL: Code practice: Three for 2.30 hours.
Spotlight Trainer: Twelve for 12.00 hours. FLYING: None.
8 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Code
practice:
Eight for 8.00 hours. Bomb trainer: Four for 4.30 hours. FLYING: One aircraft
local flight for 2.15 hours.
Two aircraft local flight for total of
4.35 hours.
Three aircraft formation flight for 5.35
total hours.
9 January 1943 - 2nd Lts. Ashinhurst, Bamber, Barr, M. E. Brown, B. H.
Brown
and Smart promoted to 1st Lts. per SO 200, Hq ETOUSA. GROUND SCHOOL: Link
trainer: Two for 2.00 hours. CODE PRACTICE: Six for 6.00 hours. FLYING: Three
aircraft flew local formation for total logged time of 8.50 hours.
10 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Link trainer:
Seven
for 8.00 hours. Code check: Seven for 7.00 hours.
11 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Code check:
Four
for 4.00 hours. Spotlight Trainer: Twelve for 14.00 hours. Skeet shoot:
Two for
2.00 hours. FLYING: None.
12 January 1943 - Sex morality Lecture to entire personnel of Squadron.
GROUND SCHOOL: None. FLYING: None.
13 January 1943 - Capts. Swais and Eanes to SEA School per SO #9, Par 1,
Hq
1st Bomb Wing, dated January 9, 1943. Sgt. Hamrick 35275442, Cpl. Dobrinski
13036754, Pfc. Sweeney 11042459, Pvt. Sullivan 1604 7423 assigned and joined
Squadron per SO #8, Par 1, Hq 91st Bomb Group January 12, 1943. Capt. Hosman
relieved of duty and assignment and transferred to Hq 91st Bomb Group dated
January
13, 1943. GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: MISSION TO LILLE, FRANCE.
A/C # TOT
ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
447 1431.5
22,900 ft 10x500
132 1432
24,000
10x500
362 Aborted
BOMBING RESULTS: Doubtful.
FLAK: Slight inaccurate.
E/A: Attacked from target area back to French Coast.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: A/C 447, S/Sgt. R. E. Stewart FW190 probable.
CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 447: Lts. E. F. Riley, T. A. Stricker, R. J. Schwendiman, T. E.
Ashinhurst; T/Sgts. N. C. Kirk, R. G. Lee, G. L. Dobson; S/Sgts.
W. F. Ward, C. H. Snyder, R. E. Stewart.
A/C #132: Lts. H. H. Beasley, B. H. Smith, M. E. Brown, C. J. Barr;
T/Sgts. W. R. Taylor, W. F. Lancaster; S/Sgts. O. O. Howard, R. H. Ade, J. W.
Clifton, C. J. Davis.
14 January 1943 - Capt Aycock relieved of duty and assignment and
transferred
to Hq. 91st Bomb Group per SO 10, Par. 1. GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer: Four
for 7.45 hours. FLYING: One aircraft flew locally for 2.00 hours.
15 January 1943 - 2nd Lts. Dosier O-835309, Sipe O-794066, and Fountain
O-885320, assigned and joined Squadron per SO 11, Par. 5, Hq 91st Bomb Group
dated January 15, 1943. GROUND SCHOOL: Spotlight trainer:
Seven for 9.00 hours. Skeet Shoot: Eight for 16.00 hours. FLYING: Two
aircraft on local flight total time logged 4.30 hours.
16 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Link trainer:
Two
for 1.45 hours. Bomb trainer: Six for 12.00 hours. FLYING: One aircraft with
crew officers flew for 1.00 hour.
17 January 1943 - 1st Lt. Buck O-727083 (Hosp.) transferred to detachment
of
patients, 2nd General Hosp, APO 647, per SO #9, Par 1, Hq AAF Sta. 121 dated
January 17, 1943. T/Sgt. Quarles 14039552, (Hosp.) transferred to detachment of
patients 2nd Hospital (Evac.) APO 875, SO #9, Par 3, Hq. Station 121, dated
January 17, 1943. GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer: Three for 3.30 hours. Skeet
Shoot: Twelve for 18.00 hours. FLYING: Two aircraft logged total of 4.00 hours
in
local flight.
18 January 1943 - 2nd Lt. Perry O-561829 appointed 1st Lt. Per SO 3, Par
19,
ETOUSA dated January 3, 1943. Capt. Larsen O-441195 relieved from assignment
and duty and transferred to Hq. 91st Bomb Group per SO #12, Par 1, Hq. 91st
Bomb Group January 17, 1943. 1st Lt Evans O-854971 assigned and joined Squadron
per SO #12, Par 1, Hq. 91st Bomb Group Dated January 17, 1943. Pvt. Melshiondo
11032122 assigned and joined Squadron SO #14, Par 2, Hq. 91st Bomb Group dated
January 18, 1943. GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer: Five for 5.30 hours. Aircraft
Recognition: Twenty for 15.00 hours. FLYING: Two aircraft flew locally for
total time of 3.45 hours.
19 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer:
Two
for 2.00 hours. Aircraft Recognition: Twenty eight for 2.00 hours. Computer:
Two for 2.00 hours. Spotlight Trainer: Twelve for 12.00 hours. FLYING: Night
flying for 1.00 one aircraft with four officers and seven radiomen.
20 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: None. FLYING:
Three
aircraft flew formation and gunnery mission logging total 7.30 hours.
21 January 1943 - Capt. Walker and 1st Lt. Garris reported from DS
Chivenor.
T/Sgt. Harrison 34134229 (hosp) transferred from Squadron to Patients
Detachment 5th General Hospital per SO 89, Par 19, Hq. NIBS SOS ETOUSA dated
January
6, 1943. GROUND SCHOOL: Code: Three for 2.30 hours. SBA: Three for 3.00 hours.
Link Trainer: Five for 6.30 hours. FLYING: One aircraft to high altitude for
3.45 hours. One aircraft flew locally for 2.00 hours.
22 January 1943 - Cpl. Hite 18056661 assigned and joined Squadron per SO
11,
Par 2, Hq AAF Station 121 dated January 22, 1943. Capts. Swais and Eanes
returned from DS to SBA School. GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer: Eight for 9.00
hours.
Aircraft Recognition: Twenty-one for 15.45 hours. FLYING: One aircraft flew at
night for 1.00 hour, two Officers and five radio-men. One aircraft flew
locally for 2.00 hours. One aircraft flew high altitude for 2.00 hours.
23 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: MISSION TO LORIENT/KEROMAN, FRANCE.
Squadron supplied four aircraft for the Mission but three aborted being 447,
362 and 070. Only 132 went over target - at 1351.5 hours, at 24,000 ft and
dropped 10x500 bombs in target area.
FLAK: Accurate intense at target.
BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved.
E/A: Twenty to thirty attacked back over France from target and part way over
channel. Attacks vicious.
CLAIMS: None. CASUALTIES: None.
A/C 132 credited with sortie: Lts. H. H. Beasley, O. E. Diedering, H. D.
Sipe, W. H. Hylton (322nd Squadron), T/Sgts. M. L. Schaffer, J. M. Franklin,
S/Sgts. C. E. Cadle, A. T. Schippang, Sgts. E. G. Jediak, J. L. Branch.
24 January 1943 - Sgt. Sams 36276818 (Hosp) transferred from Squadron to
detachment of patients, 2nd General Hospital SO 1, Par 5, AAF Station 121, dated
January 22,1943. T Sgt Cottrell 12070405 (Hosp), S/Sgt. C. L. Moran 14039850
(Hosp), Sgt. J. O. Carter 12070504 (Hosp) relieved from duty and transferred to
detachment of patients 67th General Hospital per SO 12, Par1, Hq. AAF Station
121, dated January 23, 1943. GROUND SCHOOL: None. FLYING: One aircraft local
flight for .30 hours.
25 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Aircraft
Recognition: Forty-one for 30.45 hours. Link Trainer: Four for 5.30 hours.
FLYING: Four
aircraft flew formation for 14 hours. One aircraft flew night flying for 1.00
hour, two officers and seven radio-men.
26 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer:
Five
for 4.45 hours. FLYING: Five aircraft high altitude formation flight total
time logged 15.00 hours. One aircraft Gunnery mission 2.00 hours. One aircraft
local flight for 1.20 hours.
27 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Training Film:
20
for 10.00 hours.
FLYING: MISSION TO WILHELMSHAVEN, GERMANY.
First German Mission and we led the Group.
A/C # TOT
ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
070 1135
21,000
5x1,000
431 1111.5
23,000
5x1,000
484 1130
23,000
Hung-up.
447 1110
22,500
5x1,000
132 1114
23,750
5x1,000
BOMBING RESULTS: Primary - overcast.
Secondary - docks were subjected to fair hits.
Last resort - Town of Emden - hits in town.
FLAK: Slight to moderate heavy flak, not very accurate.
E/A: 10-12 E/A along route, not many attacks.
CLAIMS: None.
CASUALTIES: None.
FOLLOWING AIRCRAFT CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 070: Capt. O. D. O’Neill, Col. S. T. Wray, Capt. R. W. Hosman, Capt. E.
R. Bush, T/Sgt. H. Goldstein, S/Sgt. W. D. King, T/Sgt. B. B. Borostowski,
S/Sgts. A. S. Youell, E. R. Lapp and Lt. W. Haynes.
A/C 431: Lts. E. F. Riley, E. E. Dosier, R. J. Schwendiman, T. E. Ashinhurst,
T/Sgt. N. C. Kirk, S/Sgt. W. F. Ward, T/Sgt. R. G. Lee,
S/Sgt. C. H. Snyder, T/Sgt. G. L. Dobson, and Sgt. J. J. Sweeney.
A/C 484: Capt. J. W. Carroll, Lts. D. H. Frank, M. E. Brown, S/Sgt. A. L.
Poston, (322nd), T/Sgts. W. R. Taylor, O. O. Howard, S/Sgt - T/ Sgt. W. R.
Lancaster, S/ Sgts. R. H. Ade, C. J. Davis, and J. W. Clifton.
A/ C 447: Capt. J. W. Eanes, Lts. B. E. Smith, Bennett (323rd), Bryant
(322nd), T/ Sgt. D. H. Smith, Sgt. F. W. Dobrinski, T/Sgt. N. L. Thompson,
S/Sgt. J. H. Sullivan, Sgt. J. D. Cagle, and Sgt. R. V. Gossage.
A/C 132: Lt H. H. Beasley piloted with crew from 323rd Squadron.
28 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Radio: Four for
4.00 hours. Training Film: Thirty four for 34.00 hours. FLYING: None.
29 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer:
Five
for 4.30 hours. FLYING: Four aircraft on formation gunnery mission, total
logged time 8.00 hours.
30 January 1943 - S/Sgt. Ruppert 13044248 relieved from duty and assignment
and transferred to detachment of patients 2nd General Hospital SO # 16, Par 1,
Hq AAF Station 121 dated January 30, 1943. Sgt. Sams 36276818 relieved from
Detachment of Patients 2nd Evacuation Hospital and reassigned and joined
Squadron per SO 18, Par 3, Hq. 2nd Evac. Hosp. Dated, January 24, 1943. GROUND
SCHOOL: German Aircraft: Twenty-seven for 54 hours. Link Trainer: Two for 1.15
hours. Radio: Eight for 8.00 hours. FLYING: One aircraft local flight for 1.30
hours.
31 January 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: None. FLYING:
None.
1 February 1943 - S/Sgt. C. L. Moran 14039850 transferred from detachment
of
Patients, 67th General Hospital to Squadron per SO 25, Par 1, Hq 67th General
Hospital January 30,1943. GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer: One for 1.00 hour. FLYING: Two aircraft flew low altitude
formation for 3.00 hours total logged time.
2 February 1943 - 1st Lt. Taylor relieved from assignment and duty and
2nd
Lt. Vallin O-562272 assigned and joined Squadron per SO 19, Par #3, Hq. 91st
Bomb Group. GROUND SCHOOL: None. FLYING: Three aircraft flew high altitude
formation bombing mission total time logged 11.00 hours. One aircraft flew
locally
for 2.00 hours.
3 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer:
Two
for 1.45 hours. FLYING: Three aircraft flew low altitude bombing mission for
total logged time of 5.30 hours.
One aircraft flew locally for 2.00 hours.
4 February 1943 - T/Sgt. Quarles 14039552 assigned and joined Squadron SO
19,
Par 3, AAF Station 121 dated February 5, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None. FLYING: Three aircraft flew locally for total logged time
of 5.00 hours.
MISSION TO EMDEN, GERMANY.
Squadron supplied two aircraft for this mission.
A/C# TOT
ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1155
19,000 ft 10x500
362 1150
19,800 ft 10x500
BOMBING RESULTS: Hits in town and port area.
FLAK: Intense heavy flak at target.
E/A: 70 to 80 E/A attacked Group formation for one hour and 15 minutes.
Attacks were vicious and from all angles.
CASUALTIES: S/ Sgt. J. W. Clifton wounded in back of head and right cheek,
not seriously however.
CLAIMS: A/C 484, S/Sgt. C. J. Davis FW190.
FOLLOWING CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIE:
A/C 484: Lts. J. W. Carroll, D. H. Frank, M. E. Brown, S/Sgt. E. R. Lapp,
T/Sgt. W. R. Taylor, S/Sgt. O. O. Howard, T/Sgt. W. R. Lancaster, S/Sgts. R.
H. Ade, C. J. Davis, J. W. Clifton.
A/C 362: Lts. B. E. Smith, R. W. Freihofer, T. V. Arnkil, E. R. Bush,
S/Sgt. F. W. Dobrinski, T/Sgts. B. B. Borostowski, N. L. Thompson, S/Sgts. J.
H. Sullivan, J. F. Grimes and R. V. Gossage.
5 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: First Aid: 35
for
35.00 hours. Radio: Six for 6.00 hours.
FLYING: None.
6 February 1943 - 2nd Lt. John E. Howard O-885682 assigned and joined
Squadron SO 22, Par 1, Hq. 91st Bomb Group, February 7, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None. FLYING: One aircraft local flight for 1.30 hours.
7 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer:
Three
for 3.30 hours. FLYING: Two aircraft flew locally for 3.30 hours.
8 February 1943 - Sgt. Swierz 10600543 assigned and joined Squadron per
SO
19, Par 4, Hq AAF Station 121, February 5, 1943. 1st Lts. Cottington O-1699025,
Wilson O-729395, 2nd Lts. Boxler O-728163, Brandenberg O-727619, Maiorca
O-729640, Dobsa O-729731, T/Sgt. B. F. Ward, S/Sgts. Narter 36304385, H. W.
Brown
35255221, Allison 19002577, Scavello 11033296, Roy 31074431, Brandenburg
37114199, Blachowiak 16091613, Rekas 31112002, and Sgt. Weatherly 14020254
assigned
and joined Squadron. GROUND SCHOOL: Skeet Shoot: Eleven for 16.30 hours.
Spotlight trainer: Four for 4.00 hours. FLYING: None.
9 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Bomb Trainer:
Four
for 8.00 hours. Interrogation of German Prisoners: 65 for 65 hours. FLYING:
None.
10 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Skeet Shoot:
24
for 18.00 hours. Link Trainer: Five for 5.00 hours. FLYING: Three aircraft high
altitude formation flight for total 4.00 hours.
11 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Camouflage: 45
for
45 hours. Link Trainer: Seven for 8.45 hours. Shadowgraph: Three for 3.00
hours. FLYING: One aircraft flew locally for 2.00 hours.
12 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Spotlight
Trainer:
12 for 12.00 hours. FLYING: None.
13 February 1943 - 2nd Lt. Slivkoff O-729375 assigned and joined Squadron
SO
25, Par 1, Hq. 91st Bomb Group dated February 15, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: Code: Eight for 8.00 hours. Radio Maintenance: Eight for 16.00
hours. Bomb Trainer: Three for 3.00 hours. Link Trainer: One for .45 hour.
14 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: MISSION TO HAMM, GERMANY.
Squadron supplied five aircraft all credited with sorties as entire raid
formation turned back due to weather conditions.
FLAK: Slight inaccurate heavy flak experienced while over enemy territory.
E/A: None.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
FOLLOWINGS CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 070: Capt. O. D. O’Neill, Lts. D. H. Frank, E. M. Carmichael, E. R. Bush,
T/Sgts. H. Goldstein, B. B. Borostowski, S/Sgts. W. D. King, E. N. Yelle, A.
S. Youell, E. R. Lapp.
A/C 337: Lts. E. F. Riley, J. W. Wilson, R. J. Schwendiman, T. E. Ashinhurst,
T/Sgts. N. C. Kirk, R. G. Lee, G. L. Dobson, S/ Sgts. W. F. Ward, C. H.
Snyder, R. E. Stewart.
A/ C 447: Capt. J. T. Swais, Lts. H. O. Green, J. J. Bamber, T/ Sgts. W. E.
Gilroy, E. Gause, S/Sgts. A. A. Sullivan, G. Nesmeir, H. E. Fisher, R. A.
DeBarbrie.
A/C 132: Lts. J. W. Carroll, G. L. Cottington, M. E. Brown, C. Brandenburg,
T/ Sgts. W. R. Taylor, E. D. Heatherly, S/Sgts. J. W. Clifton, R. H. Ade, C. J.
Davis, J. J. Sweeney.
A/C 362: Lts. B. E. Smith, N. F. Lindsey, T. V. Arnkil, A. Dobsa, Sgt. D. H.
Smith, S/Sgt. F. W. Dobrinski, T/Sgt. N. L. Thompson, S/ Sgt. J. H. Sullivan,
T/Sgt. J. F. Grimes, S/Sgt. R. V. Gossage.
15 February 1943 - S/Sgt. O. O. Howard 18060899, (Hosp.) transferred to
Detachment of Patients, 2nd General Hospital per SO 23, Par1, Hq AAF Station
121,
February 13, 1943. Pfc. G. W. Johnson 36345018, assigned and joined Squadron per
SO 25, Par 6, Hq 91st Bomb Group, February 15, 1943. GROUND SCHOOL: Code:
Seven for 7.00 hours. Bomb Trainer: Three for 3.00 hours. Link Trainer: Eight
for
8.30 hours. FLYING: None.
16 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: None. FLYING:
MISSION TO ST. NAZAIRE, FRANCE.
Squadron Supplied five aircraft for mission.
A/C # TOT
ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
070 1053
24,000 ft
5x1,000
132 1049
24,000 ft
5x1,000
447 1102
23,400 ft
5x1,000
362 Aborted over enemy territory - credit allowed for mission.
337 Aborted
BOMBING RESULTS: Good, heavy pattern over target area.
FLAK: Intense heavy flak over target area, not very accurate.
E/A: Vicious attacks by thirty E/A from target to Guimgamp. Attacking from
all angles and pressed home attacks.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: A/C 070: S/Sgt. E. N. Yelle, FW 190 Destroyed.
FOLLOWING CREWS WERE CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 070: Capts. O. D. O’Neill, C. G. Gillespie, Lts. E. M. Carmichael, E. R.
Bush, T/Sgt. H. Goldstein, S/Sgt. W. D. King, T/Sgt. B. B. Borostowski,
S/Sgts. E. N. Yelle, A. S. Youell, E. R. Sapp.
A/C 132: Lts. H. H. Beasley, N. F. Lindsey, H. D. Sipe, S/Sgt. N. A.
Crisis, T/ Sgt. M. L. Shaefer, Sgt. E. G. Jedniak, T/Sgt. J. M. Franklin, Sgt.
J. L.
Branch, S/Sgts. J. D. Cagle, E. L. Creason.
A/C 447: Capt. J. T. Swais, Lts. H. O. Green, R. J. Maiorca, J. J> Bamber,
T/Sgt. W. E. Gilroy, S/Sgt. A. A. Sullivan, T/Sgt. E. Gause, S/ Sgts. G.
Nesmeir,
J. J. Sweeney, R. A. DeBarbrie.
A/C 362: Lts. B. E. Smith, J. W. Wilson, T. V. Arnkil, A. Dobsa, Sgt. D. H.
Smith, S/Sgt. F. W. Dobinski, T/Sgt. N. L. Thompson, S/Sgt. J. H. Sullivan,
T/Sgt. J. F. Grimes, S/ Sgt. R. V. Gossage.
17 February 1943 - Sgt. J. O. Carter 14070504 assigned and joined
Squadron,
SO 41, Par 1, Hq. 67th General Hospital. 2nd Lt. E. E. Dosier
O-885309, transferred from Squadron to destination unknown per VOCO. GROUND
SCHOOL: Shadowgraph: Three for 3.00 hours. Radio Maintenance: Eleven for 11.00
hours. Use of call signs: Eleven for 11.00 hours. Bomb Trainer: Two for 2.00
hours. FLYING: One aircraft flew locally for 2.00 hours.
18 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer:
Three for 2.30 hours. Skeet Shoot: Twelve for 18.00 hours. FLYING: Two aircraft
high altitude flight total logged time 5.00 hours. One aircraft, bombing mission
for 3.00 hours - five practice bombs dropped.
19 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Shadowgraph:
Three
for 3.00 hours. FLYING: One aircraft flew locally for 1.00 hour.
20 February 1943 - Pvt. Bruno 32192716 assigned and joined Squadron SO
27,
Par 3, Hq. 91st Bomb Group dated February 20, 1943. GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer:
Two for 3.00 hours. Skeet Shoot: Five for 7.30 hours. FLYING: None.
21 February 1943 - 1st Lt. Adams O726964 relieved from assignment and
transferred to Casual Pool, 12th RCD per SO 41, Par 6, Hq. 8th Bomber Command
February 19, 1943. S/ Sgt. O. O. Howard 18060899 assigned and joined per VOCO.
GROUND
SCHOOL: Use of call signs: Ten for 10.00 hours. Radio Maintenance: Six for
6.00 hours. Bomb Trainer: Two for 2.00 hours. FLYING: None.
22 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Aircraft
Recognition: 50 for 75.00 hours. Link Trainer: Five for 4.45 hours. Use of call
signs:
14 for 8.00 hours. FLYING: None.
23 February 1943 - Lt. Ryan TD to Bomb Disposal School, RAF Station
Kirkham,
Per SO 45, Par 1, 1st Bomb Wing dated February 23,1943.
Sgt. Perkins to TD at #5 Radio. School, Oxford, per SO 50, Par 7, 1st Bomb Wing
dated February 21, 1943. GROUND SCHOOL: Naval Recognition: 40 for 30.00
hours. Radio Maintenance: Nine for 6.45 hours. Spotlight Trainer: Five for 5.00
hours. Link Trainer: Three for 3.00 hours. Close order Drill: Forty for 40.00
hours. FLYING: None.
24 February 1943 - T/ Sgt. Cottrell assigned and joined Squadron SO 46,
Par
2, Hq. 67th General Hospital dated February 21, 1943. GROUND SCHOOL: Code: Nine
for 6.45 hours. Aircraft recognition: 36 for 18.00 hours. Close order drill:
36 for 27.00 hours. Exercise: 36 for 36 hours. FLYING: One aircraft flew
locally for 2.00 hours.
25 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer: One for 1,00 hour. Bomb Trainer: Two for 2.00
hours. Calisthenics: 25 for 13.30 hours. FLYING: One aircraft on high altitude
flight for 2.30 hours.
26 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Skeet
Shooting:
Eight for 12.00 hours.
FLYING: MISSION TO WILHELMSHAVEN, GERMANY.
A/C # TOT
ALT AT TARGET
BOMBS ON TARGET
070 1125
25,000 ft
10x500
484 1126
24,300 ft
10x500
132
1125 25,000 ft 10x500
447 MISSING IN ACTION.
362 MISSING IN ACTION
337 ABORTED
BOMBING RESULTS: Fairly good. Heavy pattern in Target area.
FLAK: Intense but scattered not aimed at this group.
E/A: About thirty E/A seen, few encounters with this group. Were in Target
area -six JU88 - twenty-four FW190’s.
CLAIMS: None.
CASUALTIES: None.
FOLLOWING CREWS WERE CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 070: Capt. O. D. O’Neill, Lts. R. W. Freihofer, E. M. Carmichael, E. R.
Bush, T/Sgt. H. Goldstein, S/Sgt. W. D. King, T/Sgt. B. B. Borostowski, S/Sgts.
E. N. Yelle, E. R. Lapp, A. S. Youell, Capt. H. B. Wesley, Observer.
A/C 484: Lts. E. F. Riley, M. E. Fountain, R. J. Schwendiman, T. E.
Ashinhurst, T/Sgt. N. C. Kirk, S/Sgt. W. F. Ward, T/Sgt. R. G. Lee, S/Sgts. C.
H.
Snyder, R. E. Stewart, T/Sgt. G. L. Dobson.
A/C 132: Lts. H. H. Beasley, G. L. Cottington, H. D. Sipe, (No Bombardier.)
T/Sgt. M. L. Schaefer, Sgt. E. G. Jedniak, T/Sgt. J. M. Franklin, Sgt. J. L.
Branch, S/Sgts. E. L. Creason, J. D. Cagle.
CREWS MISSING IN ACTION:
A/C 447 - Last seen over water north of Wilhelmshaven headed back into
Germany.
Capt. J. T. Swais, Lts. H. O. Green, R. F. Bixler, S. Brandenburg, T/Sgt. W.
E. Gilroy, S/Sgt. A. A. Sullivan, T/Sgt. E. Gause, S/Sgts. G. Nesmeir, R. A.
DeBarbrie, H. E. Fisher.
A/C 362 - Last seen when it turned back just west of Frisian Islands -
believed long range T/E E/A must have shot it down over water.
Lts. B. E. Smith, T. A. Stricker, T. V. Arnkil, S/Sgt. C. L. Moran, Sgt. D.
H. Smith, S/Sgt. F. W. Dobinski, T/Sgt. B. F. Ward, S/Sgts. H. Sullivan,
R. V. Gossage, T/Sgt. J. F. Grimes.
27 February 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer:
Four
for 5.15 hours. FLYING: One aircraft flew locally for 1.00 hour.
MISSION TO BREST, FRANCE.
Squadron supplied four aircraft for Mission.
A/C # TOT
ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
070 1457
25,000 ft
5x1,000
484 1456
24,000 ft
5x1,000
337 1456
24,000 ft
5x1,000
132 1452
23,500 ft
5x1,000
RESULTS OF BOMBING: Not very successful although some fires were started in
target area.
FLAK: Intense fairly accurate heavy flak at target.
E/A: Only five FW190’s seen with no combats.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIE:
A/C 070: Capts. O. D. O’Neill, C. G. Gillespie, Lts. E. M. Carmichael, E. R.
Bush, T/Sgt. H. Goldstein, S/Sgt. W. D. King, T/Sgt. B. B. Borostowski,
S/Sgts. E. N. Yelle, A. S. Youell, E. R. Lapp, Brig. Gen. H. S. Mansell -
Observer.
A/C 484: Lt. E. F. Riley, Capt. D. E. Sheeler, (Gp) Lts. R. J. Schwendiman,
T. E. Ashinhurst, T/Sgt. N. C. Kirk, S/Sgt. Sanschagrin, T/Sgt. R. G. Lee,
S/Sgt. C. H. Snyder, T/Sgt. G. R. Dobson, S/Sgt. R. E. Stewart.
A/C 337: Lts. N. F. Lindsey, G. Slivkoff, R. J. Maiorca, A. Dobsa, T/Sgt. S.
Scavello, Sgt. A. T. Schippang, T/Sgt. L. J. Brandenburg, S/Sgts. J. A. Rekas,
A. J. Roy, N. A. Criscito.
A/ C 132: Lts. H. H. Beasley, O. E. Diedering, H. D. Sipe, J. J. Bamber,
T/Sgt. M. L. Schaefer, S/Sgt. J. L. Branch, T/Sgt. J. M. Franklin, S/Sgt. J.
J. Sweeney, J. D. Cagle, E. L. Creason.
28 February 1943 - Capt. W. R. Harris O436608 transferred from Squadron
to
298th General Hospital per SO 30, Par 3, Hq AAF Station 121, dated February 28,
1943. GROUND SCHOOL: None. FLYING: None.
401st DAILY REPORTS - Prepared by Capt. F. G. Davison
1 March 1943 – T/Sgts. Langhofer and Pearson, S/Sgt. Saylor, Sgts. Sciarillo,
2 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
3 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
4 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
FLYING:
Squadron supplied four aircraft for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
070 1042 19,600 ft 5x1,000
132 1044 19,200 ft 5x1,000
484 1043 21,000 ft 5x1,000
337 1043 19,500 ft 5x1,000
BOMBING RESULTS: The best yet. Target smashed.
FLAK: Slight
inaccurate heavy flak at target. Moderate to intense flak was experienced along
the route over
E/A: 80 E/A hit the group from coast carried into target area and back out to coast. This was because the 91st was the only Group to go into the target the others having returned to their bases because of weather conditions.
CLAIMS: A/C 070 – T/Sgt. Goldstein –ME 110 Destroyed.
A/C 484 – S/Sgt. J. W.
A/C 132 – T/Sgt. R. G. Lee – ME 110 Probable.
A/C 070 S/Sgt. E. R. Lapp – ME 110 Damaged.
CASUALTIES: None.
FOLLOWING CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 070: Capt. O. D. O’Neill, Lts. R. W. Freihofer, E. L. Carmichael, E. R. Bush, T/Sgt. H. Goldstein, S/Sgt. W. D. King, T/Sgt. B. B. Borostowski, S/Sgts. E. N. Yelle, A. A. Youell, E. R. Lapp.
A/C 132: Lts. L. F. Riley, M. E. Fountain, R. J. Schwendiman, T. E. Ashinhurst, T/Sgt. M. L. Schaefer, S/Sgt. J. L. Branch, T/Sgt. R. G. Lee, S/Sgt. E. G. Jedniak, T/Sgt. G. L. Dobson, S/Sgt. R. E. Stewart.
A/C 484: Capt. J. W. Carroll, Lts. D. W. Frank, M. E. Brown, J. J. Bamber, T/Sgt. W. R. Taylor, S/Sgt. J. J. Clifton, T/Sgt. W. F. Lancaster, S/Sgts. J. J. Sweeney, C. J. Davis, J. C. Carter.
A/C 337: Lts. N. E. Lindsey, L. G. Slivkoff, R. J. Maiorca, A. Dobsa, T/ Sgt. S. Scavello, S/Sgt. A. J. Denefrio, T/Sgt. L. J. Brandenburg, S/Sgts. J. D. Cagle, E. L. Creason, Sgt. A. T. Shippang.
5 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
6 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Squadron supplied three aircraft for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
070 1442 23,500 ft 5x1,000
337 1440 24,000 ft 5x1,000
459 ABORTED
BOMBING RESULTS: Reported as good. Hits all around target – many fires started in dock area.
FLAK: Moderate to intense heavy, inaccurate as to our group at target.
E/A: Only 10 to 12 FW 190’s seen – only one attack on our group. Not a very strong one at that.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
FOLLOWING CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 070: Capt. O. D. O’Neill, Lts. R. W. Freihofer, E. M. Carmichael,
E. R. Bush, T/Sgt. H. Goldstein, S/Sgt. W. D. King, T/Sgt. B. B. Borostowski, S/Sgts. R. W. Brown, E. R. Lapp, A. S. Youell.
A/C 337: Lts. N. F. Lindsey, G. Slivkoff, R. J. Maiorca, A. Dobsa, T/Sgt. S. Scavello, S/Sgt. J. A. Rekas, T/Sgt. L. J. Brandenburg, Sgt. A. T. Schippang, S/Sgts. N. A. Criscito, A. J. Allison.
7 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
8 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Squadron supplied three aircraft for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
070 1431 22,000 ft 10x500
337 1431 22,000 ft 10x500
459 1432 21,500 ft 10x500
BOMBING RESULTS: Good heavy pattern on aiming point.
FLAK: Slight inaccurate heavy flak in target area. Slight to intense flak also inaccurate on way in and out.
E/A: Twenty E/A hit
formation with running attacks from Collinenee to Target and back out to
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
FOLLOWING CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 070: Capt. J. W. Carroll, Lts. J. W. Wilson, M. E. Brown, J. J. Bamber, T/ Sgt. W. R. Taylor, S/Sgt. J. J. Sweeney, T/Sgt. W. R. Lancaster, S/Sgts. J. W. Clifton, J. O. Carter, C. J. Davis.
A/C 337: Lts. H. H. Beasley, O. E. Diedering, H. D. Sipe, E. R. Bush, T/Sgt. M. L. Schaefer, S/Sgt. J. L. Branch, T/Sgt. J. M. Franklin, S/Sgts. E. G. Jedniak, E. L. Creason, J. D. Cagle, Capt. McCreary, Observer.
A/C 459: Flown by crew from 92nd Bomb Group: Lts. B. H. Martin, N. P. Stoeffel, J. F. Segrest, E. A. Coppage, S/Sgt. E. M. Saylor, T/Sgts. A. J. Pearson, M. L. Langhofer, Sgts. A. J. Sciarillo, D. W. Wood, M. C. Medina.
9 March 1943 – Cpl. Martin J. Davin assigned and joined Squadron per SO 34, Par 3, Hq
Station 121, dated March 5, 1943.
Two aircraft on a high altitude gunnery mission, total time 5.30 hours.
10 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
11 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
FLYING: None.
12 March 1943 – 1st Lt. Robert B. Walker, O-729387, 2nd Lt. Norman NMI
Williams, O-729530, F/O Robert A. Vetter, T-190538, S/Sgt. William R. Carroll,
333164214, and Nick Sandoff, 15104366, assigned and joined Squadron per SO 37,
Par 3, 91st Bomb Group dated March 11, 1943.
FLYING:
Squadron supplied five aircraft for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
070 1242 21,200 ft 5x1,000
574 1243 21,000 ft 5x1,000
132 1242 21,000 ft 5x1,000
459 1243 21,000 ft 5x1,000
337 1241 20,900 ft 5x1,000
BOMBING RESULTS: Good heavy bomb pattern right in target area.
FLAK: Slight inaccurate heavy flak at target area and at coast on way out.
E/A: No heavy attacks on this group.
CLAIMS: None.
CASUALTIES: None.
FOLLOWING CREWS WERE CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 070: Capt. O. D. O’Neill, Col. B. A. Lawrence, Lts. E. M. Carmichael, E. R. Bush, T/Sgt. H. Goldstein, S/Sgt. W. D. King, T/Sgt. B. B. Borostowski, Sgt. C. J. Melshiondo, S/Sgts. A. S. Youell, E. R. Lapp, Capt. R. W. Hosman (Group).
A/C 574: Lts. E. F. Riley, M. E. Fountain, R. J. Schwendiman, S/Sgts. A. J. Allison, I. E. Narter, N. G. Sanschagrin, T/Sgt. R. G. Lee, S/Sgts. N. L. Thompson, G. L. Dobson, J. W. Clifton.
A/C 132: Lts. H. H. Beasley, O. E. Diedering, H. D. Sipe, T. E. Ashinhurst, T/Sgt. M. L. Schaefer, S/Sgts. J. L. Branch, J. M. Franklin, E. G. Jedniak, J. D. Cagle, E. L. Creason.
A/C 459: Capts. J. W. Carroll, C. G. Gillespie, Lts. M. E. Brorn, J. J. Bamber, T/Sgt. W. R. Taylor, S/Sgt. J. J. Sweeney, T/Sgt. W. R. Lancaster, Sgt. C. E. Cadle, S/Sgts. C. J. Davis, J. O. Carter.
A/C 337: Lts. N. F. Lindsey, G. Slivkoff, R. J. Maiorca, A. Dobsa, T/Sgt. S. Scavello, S/Sgt. A. T. Schippang, T/Sgt. L. J. Brandenburg, S/Sgts. J. A. Rekas, A. J. Roy, N. A. Criscito.
13 March 1943 – 1st Lt. Charles J. Barr, Jr., O-727074, and S/Sgt. William F.
Ward, 20434110, (hosp) transferred to Detachment of Patients, 2nd General Hospital per SO 39, Par 3 & 4, respectively, Hq AAF Station 121
dated March 13, 1943.
Squadron supplied five aircraft for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
070 1517 24,500 ft 6x1,000
132 1517 23,000 ft 6x1,000
459 1518 24,300 ft 6x1,000
574 1517 24,000 ft 6x1,000
337 1517 24,000 ft 6x1,000
BOMBING RESULTS: Poor
– not many hits on airdrome.
FLAK: Slight, inaccurate heavy flak in and out of
E/A: Only five E/A
seen as Spits went into target and back to
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
FOLLOWING CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 070: Capts. O. D. O’Neill, J. W. Eanes, Lts. E. M. Carmichael,
E. R. Bush, T/Sgt. H. Goldstein, S/Sgt. W. D. King, Sgt. C. J. Melchiondo, T/Sgt. B. B. Borostowski, S/Sgts. A. S. Youell, E. R. Lapp,
Capt. McCreary, Observer.
A/C 132: Lts. H. H. Beasley, O. E. Diedering, H. D. Sipe, S/Sgt. G. L. Dobson, T/Sgt. M. L. Schaefer, S/Sgts. J. L. Branch, J. M. Franklin, E. G. Jedniak, J. D. Cagle, E. L. Creason.
A/C 574: Capt. J. W. Carroll, Lts. D. H. Frank, M. E. Brown, J. J. Bamber, T/Sgt. W. R. Taylor, S/Sgt. J. W. Clifton, T/Sgt. W. R. Lancaster, Sgt. C. E. Cadle, S/Sgts. C. J. Davis, J. O. Carter.
A/C 337: Lts. N. F. Lindsey, G. Slivkoff, R. J. Maiorca, A. Dobsa,
T/Sgt. S. Scavello,
S/Sgt. A. T. Shippang, T/Sgt. L. J.
A/C 459: Flown by crew from 92nd Bomb Group: Lts. B. H. Martin, N. P. Stoeffel, J. F. Segrest, E. A. Coppage, S/Sgt. E. M. Saylor, T/Sgts. A. J. Pearson, H. L. Langhofer, N. L. Thompson, Sgts. D. W. Wood, M. C. Medina.
14 March 1943 – Cpl. John P. Armstrong, 6895991, assigned and joined
Squadron per VOCO. 2nd Lt. Stoeffel (attached) promoted to 1st Lt. Per SO 14, WD, January 14, 1943. 1st Lt. Rog W. Scott, O-163414, T/Sgt. Robert F. Flanagan, 36235908, T/Sgt. Gust E. Collias, 16067643, and Sgt. Raymond C. Oltman, 17078007, assigned and joined per VOCO.
15 March 1943 – Assignment of 1st Lt. Scott, T/Sgts. Flanagan and Collias, and
Sgt. Oltman, confirmed by SO 39, Par 1, and Cpl. Armstrong by Par 3, 91st Bomb Group, dated March 14, 19431st Lt. Eugene M. Lockhart Jr.,
O-437913, assigned and joined Squadron per SO 41, Par3, 91st Bomb
Group dated March 16, 1943.
16 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
17 March 1943 – 2nd Lt. Reynolds F. Johnson, O-328913, assigned and joined
Squadron per SO 41, Par 2, 91st Bomb Group dated March 16, 1943.
FLYING: Five aircraft high altitude flight, total logged time 17.30 hours. One aircraft local flight for 2.00 hours.
18 March 1943: 1st Lt. Carroll promoted to Captain per SO 46, Par 29, Hq. ETOUSA dated February 15, 1943. 2nd Lt. Lindsey promoted to
1st Lt. per
SO 69, Par 6, Hq. 8th Air Force dated March 10, 1943. T/Sgt. Frank J.
Parkerson, 16034416, assigned and joined per SO 42, Par 3, 91st Bomb
Group dated March 17, 1943.
Squadron supplied five aircraft for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
763 1533 26,600 ft 5x1,000
574 1532 25,000 ft 5x1,000
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
337 1532 25,000 ft 5x1,000
132 1533 25,800 ft 5x1,000
070 1533 16,000 ft 5x1,000
BOMBING RESULTS: Very good – many hits on the entire target area.
One oil storage plant blown up and heavy fires started.
FLAK: Medium and intense flak was encountered at or about the target area.
E/A: 50-60 E/A being
ME109, ME110. FW190 and Ju88 were encountered north-west of Frisian Islands at
or about 1453 hours to
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: A/C 337 - S/Sgt. Schippang – ME109 Destroyed.
A/C 132 - S/ Sgt. Jedniak – FW190 Destroyed.
A/C 763 – Sgt. Cadle – FW190 Damaged.
A/C 574 - T/Sgt. Kirk – FW190 Destroyed.
A/C 574 – S/Sgt. Snyder – Ju88 Destroyed.
A/C 132 – T/Sgt. M. L. Schaefer – FW190 Destroyed.
A/ C 337 – S/Sgt. Rekas – FW190 Destroyed.
FOLLOWING CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 763: Flown by crew from 92nd Bomb Group: Lts. B. H. Martin, N. P. Stoeffel, J. F. Segrest, E. A. Coppage, T/Sgt. E. D. Heatherly, S/Sgts. C. E. Cadle, I. L. Narter, Sgt. J. W. Townsend, S/Sgt. A. J. Allison.
A/C 574: Lts. E. F.
Riley, M. E. Fountain, R. J. Schwendiman, T. E. Ashinhurst, T/Sgts. R. G. Lee,
N. C. Kirk, S/Sgt. N. F. Swierz, S/Sgts.
W. R. Carroll, G. L. Dobson.
A/C 337: Lts. N. F. Lindsey, G. Slivkoff, R. J. Maiorca, A. Dobsa, T/Sgts. L. J. Brandenburg, S. Scavello, S/Sgt. J. A. Rekas, Sgt. V. L. Hamrick, S/Sgt. A. T. Schippang.
A/C 132: Lts. H. H. Beasley, O. E. Diedering, H. D. Sipe, S/Sgts. N. Sandoff, J. M. Franklin, T/Sgt. M. L. Schaefer, S/Sgts. J. L. Branch, E. G. Jedniak, E. L. Creason, J. D. Cagle.
A/C 070: Capt. O. D. O’Neill, Lts. R. W. Freihofer, E. M. Carmichael, E. M. Bush, Sgt. C. J. Melchiondo, T/Sgt. H. Goldstein, S/Sgt. W. D. King, T/Sgt. B. B. Borostowski, S/Sgts. E. R. Lapp, A. S. Youell, Capt. Bill Clothier as Photographer.
19 March 1943 – Sgt. John W. Townsend 6931347 attached per VOCO>
20 March 1943:
Sgt. Carl H. Quist 37164420 attached per VOCO>
21 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
22 March 1943 – 2nd Lts. Fountain and Sipe promoted to 1st Lt. Per SO
70, Par 6, Hq ETOUSA dated March 11, 1943. Sgt. Medina (attached) returned to
own organization.
Squadron supplied six aircraft for this raid – five went over the target.
Lt. Cottingham in A/c
459 was forced to turn back at
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
070 1501 25,000 ft 5x1,000
763 1502 24,500 ft 5x1,000
484 1503 25,000 ft 5x1,000
132 1502 24,800 ft 5x1,000
574 1505 25,000 ft 5x1,000
459 Aborted over enemy territory – credit allowed for sortie,
BOMBING RESULTS: Pin Point target missed but bombs landed in installations surrounding Admiral Scheer.
FLAK: Nothing unusual. E/A: Moderate opposition carried on a running attack from Bagband thru target area and out to sea twenty miles north of Wangerooge Island.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 070: Capts. O. D. O’Neill, C. G. Gillespie, Lts. E. M. Carmichael, E. R. Bush, S/Sgt. C. J. Melchiondo, T/Sgts. H. Goldstein, B. B> Borostowski, S/Sgts. W. D. King, E. R. Lapp, A. S. Youell, Capt. Tex McCreary as Observer.
A/C 763: Lt E. F. Riley, Capt. D. E. Sheeler (Gp), Lts. R. J. Schwendiman, T. E. Ashinhurst, T/Sgts. R. G. Lee, N. C. Kirk, S/Sgts. C. H. Snyder, W. R. Carroll, Sgts. R. F. Swierz, G. L. Dobson.
A/C 574: Lts. B. H. Martin, W. P. Stoefel, J. F. Segrest, E. A. Coppage, T/Sgts. G. E. Collias, E. M. Saylor, Sgts. C. H. Quist, J. W. Townsend, D. W. Wood, T/Sgt. J. A. Pearson (92nd Bomb Group.)
A/ C 484: Capt. J. W. Carroll, Lts. D. H. Frank, M. E. Brown, J. J. Bamber, T/Sgts. W. R. Lancaster, W. R. Taylor, S/Sgts. J. J. Sweeney, J. O. Carter, Sgt. W. Bohaczyk, S/Sgt. C. J. Davis.
A/C 132: Lts. H. H. Beasley, R. B. Walker, H. D. Sipe, S/Sgts. N. Sandoff, J. M. Franklin, T/Sgt. M. L. Schaefer, S/ Sgt. J. M. Branch,
T/Sgt. R. F. Flanagan, S/Sgts. E. L. Creason, J. D. Cagle.
A.C 459: Lts. G. L. Cottington, J. W. Wilson, R. W. Scott, M. Williams, Jr., T/Sgts. E. D, Heatherly, F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgt. I. E. Narter, Sgt. H. Litke, S/Sgts. N. G. Sanschagrin, A. J. Allison.
23 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
24 March 1943 – 1st Lt. Harrison A. Willis, O910093, transferred to 305th Bomb Group (H) per SO 78, Par 4, 1st Bomb Wing dated March 23, 1943.
25 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
26 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
27 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. GROUND SCHOOL: Bomb Trainer: Three for 3.00 man hours. Skeet Shoot: Twelve for 24.00 man hours. Link Trainer: Five for 5.00 man hours. Naval recognition: 15 for 10 man hours. Dinghy Radio Procedures: 36 for 36.00 man hours. FLYING: Four aircraft local flight for total logged time of 7.00 hours.
28 March 1943 – S/Sgt. Leon L. Bagwell, 38089507, (Hosp) Transferred to Detachment of
Patients 2nd General Hospital, APO 647, per SO 50, Par 5, AAF Station
121 March 27, 1943. Pfc. Fred W. Towle, 6136673, assigned and joined Squadron
per So 50, Par 6, Hq AAF Station 121, March 27, 1943.
Squadron supplied six aircraft for mission - three went over the target. One aircraft # 763 aborted due to technical failures. Two aircraft # 379 and # 132 were forced to return to base after first leg of diversion as E/A were encountered and both A/C were damaged. These last two A/C were credited with sorties.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1250 25,000 ft 6x1,000
437 1250 24,500 ft 5x1,000
574 1255 26,000 ft 6x1,000
379 Attacked and forced to return – Credited with sortie.
132 Attacked and forced to return – Credited with sortie.
763 Aborted.
BOMBING RESULTS: Pin Point target was hit and several large explosions were seen. Marshalling yard and oil tank were hit.
FLAK: Slight inaccurate along route and at target area.
E/A: Were particularly
vicious in two sustained attacks – the first attack on return leg of
diversionary run when they attacked formation from the rear until driven off by
Spits. E/A again attacked from coast of
CASUALTIES: S/Sgt. J.
D. Cagle and S/Sgt. W. R. Carroll both of aircraft 132 were slightly wounded.
CLAIMS: A/C 132: S/Sgt. J. L. Branch - FW190 Destroyed.
FOLLOWING CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 484: Capt. J. W. Carroll, Lts. M. E. Brown, J. J. Bamber, S/Sgt. W. R. Lancaster, Capt. J. W. Eanes, T/Sgts. W. R. Taylor, R. F. Flanagan, S/Sgts. J. O. Carter, C. J. Davis, J. J. Sweeney.
A/C 574: Flown by crew from 92nd Bomb Group: Lts. N. P. Stoeffel, B. W. Martin, J. F. Segrest, E. A. Coppage, T/Sgt. H. L. Langhofer, S/Sgt. E. M. Snyder, Sgts. C. H. Quist, D. H. Wood, J. W. Townsend, T/Sgt. J. A. Pearson.
A/C 437: Lts. N. F. Lindsey, G. Slivkoff, R. J. Maiorca, A. Dobsa, T/Sgts. L. J. Brandenburg, S. Scavello, S/Sgt. A. T. Shippang, Sgt. V. L. Hamrick, S/Sgts. A. J. Roy, J. A. Rekas.
A/C 379: Lts. G. L. Cottington, J. W. Wilson, R. W. Scott, N. Williams, Jr., T/Sgt. E. D. Heatherly, Sgt. C. E. Cadle, S/Sgt. I. E. Narter, Sgts. N. G. Sanschagrin, H. Litke, S/Sgt. A. J. Allison.
A/C 132: Lts. H. H. Beasley, O. E. Diedering, H. D. Sipe, S/Sgts. N. Sandoff, J. W. Franklin, T/Sgt. M. L. Schaefer, S/Sgts. J. L. Branch, E. G. Jedniak, W. R. Carroll, J. D. Cagle.
29 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: 1st Lts. Bush and Carmichael promoted to Captains per So 79, Par 9, Hq. 8th Air Force March 20, 1943.GROUND SCHOOL: Radio Aids to Navigation: 27 for 27 man hours. Link Trainer: Four for 4.00 man-hours. Bomb Trainer: Three for 3.00 man-hours. Skeet Shoot: Twelve for 18.00 man-hours.
Shadowgraph: Three for 3.00 man-hours. Calisthenics: Fifty for 25.00 man-hours. Dinghy Drill: Fifteen for 10.00 man-hours.
FLYING: Three aircraft local flight total logged time 4.15 hours.
30 March 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
31 March 1943 – S/Sgt Hall (hosp) transferred to 2nd Evacuation Hospital, APO 875
per Par 1, Cpl. Niebojewski transferred in grade from Ordnance Corps to AC per
SO, Par 7, Hq AAF Station 121, March 28, 1943.
Six aircraft supplied by Squadron – all went over target but no bombs were dropped due to overcast condition.
BOMBING RESULTS: None
dropped.
FLAK: Very heavy barrage over
E/A: Up to twenty E/A seen – few desultory attacks on Group. CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
FOLLOWING CREWS WERE
CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 070: Capt. O. D. O’Neill, Lt. R. W. Freihofer, Capts. E. M. Carmichael, E.
R. Bush, T/Sgt. H. Goldstein, S/Sgt. W. D. King, T/Sgt. B. B. Borostowski,
S/Sgts. C. J. Melchiondo, A. S. Youell, E. R. Lapp.
A/C 459: Flown by crew from 92nd Group: Lts. B. H. Martin, N. P. Stoeffel, J. F. Segrest, E. A. Coppage, S/Sgt. E. M. Saylor, T/Sgts. J. A. Pearson, H. L. Langhofer, Sgts. C. H. Quist, D. W. Wood, J. W. Townsend.
A/C 763: Lts. E. F. Riley, M. E. Fountain, T. E. Ashinhurst, R. J. Schwendiman, T/Sgt. F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgts. C. Oltman, R. G. Lee, C. H. Snyder, G. L. Dobson, Sgt. N. F. Swierz.
A/C 484: Capt. J. W. Carroll, Lts. D. H. Frank, M. E. Brown, J. J. Bamber, T/Sgts. W. R. Taylor, R. F. Flanagan, W. R. Lancaster, S/Sgts. J. O. Carter, C. J. Davis, J. J. Sweeney.
A/C 437: Lts. N. F. Lindsey, G. Slivkoff, R. J. Maiorca, A. Dobsa, T/Sgt. S. Scavello, Sgt. V. L. Hamrick, T/Sgt. L. J. Brandenburg, S/Sgts. J. A. Rekas, A. J. Roy, A. T. Schippang.
A/C 172: Lts. H. H.
Beasley, O.
E. G. Jedniak, E. L. Creason, C. E. Cadle.
1 April 1943 - PERSONNEL CHANGES: None. Articles of war read to entire enlisted personnel.
2April 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
3 April 1943 – 1st Lts. Robert C. Barton, O-728159; Arthur A. Bushnell, O728824;
Robert C. Heller, O-661835; Walter L. McCain, O-791466; Buster NMI Peek,
O-725524; Harold NMI Romm, O-440518; 2ndLts. Neil A. Daniels, O-733619; Maurice
J. Herman, O-729619; Mathew NMI Michaels, O-729549; William E. Sticklen,
O-732683; David M. Williams, O-732793; Clive M. Woodbury, O-728944; T/Sgts. Wade
H. Boggan, 24133944; William C. Darden, 88950807; Harlod A. Earney, 36049891;
Forrest G. Seaver, 35120320; Fred A. Sneed, 18053162; Thomas A. Stephens,
12128769; S/Sgts. Donald J. Aldrich, 31131905; Charles E. Allen, 15102666;
Gilbert F. Andrews, 13064904; Ronald A. Carlson, 31124253; Kenneth L. Jones,
15104257; Harold E. Miller, 37257661; Lawrence J. Moertle, 17026790; James E.
Pratt, 19055726; Chester W. Raphoon, 35321747; George NMI Serafin, 36183464;
Donald J. Snell, 11042285; Bobby NMI Taylor, 18077078; assigned and joined
Squadron per SO 49, Par 3, 91st Bomb Group dated April 3, 1943.
4 April 1943 - Capt. Robert A. Foster, O-412795, and Mathew C. Medina, 17011899. attached per
VOCO.
FLYING:
Squadron supplied six aircraft for mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
070 1417 26,500 ft 6x1,000
337 1418 26,000 ft 6x1,000
172 1212 25,000 ft 6x1,000
132 1417 26,000 ft 6x1,000
574 1418 26,600 ft 6x1,000
437 Aborted and jettisoned 6x1,000 bombs in Channel.
BOMBING RESULTS: Good heavy pattern on aiming point, many fires started.
FLAK: Slight to moderate heavy inaccurate flak along route and target area.
E/A: Sixty E/A
attacked viciously from target area to ten miles off
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: A/C 337 – T/Sgt. L. J.
A/C 132 – S/Sgt. J. M. Franklin – FW190 Destroyed.
A/C 132 - T/Sgt. M. L. Schaeffer – FW190 Probable.
A/C 132 – S/Sgt. N. Sandoff – FW190 Destroyed.
A/C 132 – S/Sgt. J. L. Branch - FW190 Destroyed.
A/C 172 – S/Sgt. N. G, Sanschagrin – ME109 Probable.
CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 070: Capt. O. D. O’Neill, Lt. R. W. Freihofer, Capts. E. M. Carmichael, E. R. Bush, T/Sgt. H. Goldstein, S/Sgt. W. D. King, T/Sgt. B. B. Borostowski, S/Sgts. C. J. Melchiondo, A. S. Youell, E. R. Lapp.
A/C 337: Lts. N. F. Lindsey, G. Slivkoff, R. J. Maiorca, A. Dobsa, T/Sgt. S. Scavello, S/Sgt. A. T. Schippang, T/Sgt. L. J. Brandenburg, S/Sgts. J. A. Rekas, A. J. Roy, V. L. Hamrick.
A/C 172: Lts. G. L. Cottington, J. W. Wilson, R. W. Scott, R. F. Flanagan, S/Sgts. I. E. Narter, H. Litki, T/Sgt. G. E. Collins, Sgt. L. N. Hennessey, S/Sgts. C. E. Cadle, N. G. Sanschagrin.
A/C 132: Lts. H. H. Beasley, O. E. Diedering, H. O. Sipe, J. A. Fisher, (From another squadron), T/Sgt. M. L. Schaefer, S/Sgts. J. L. Branch,
J. M. Franklin, E. G. Jedniak, N. Sandoff, E. L. Creason.
A/C 574: 92nd Bomb Group crew: Lts. N. P. Stoffel, B. H. Martin, J. F. Segrest, E. A. Coppage, S/Sgt. E. M. Saylor, T/Sgts. J. A. Pearson, H. L. Langhofer, Sgts. D. W. Wood, J. W. Townsend, C. W. Quist.
5 April 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Six aircraft supplied by Squadron, one aircraft flown by 92nd Bomb Group attached for training.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
070* 1529 24,300 ft 6x1,000
337 1530 24,000 ft 6x1,000
574 1531 24,000 ft 6x1,000
763 1530 23,500 ft 6x1,000
172 1529 24,000 ft 6x1,000
437 1535 24,000 ft 1x1,000 One hung up.
· Group Leader.
BOMBING RESULTS: Believed good –heavy smoke from area of pin point target.
FLAK: Slight inaccurate heavy flak in and out at target.
E/A: 75 E/A hit
formation near Lokeron,
Claims: A/C 763: Lt. R. J. Schwendiman – FW190 Damaged.
A/C 337: Lt. R. J. Maiorca –FW 190 Destroyed.
A/C 172: Lt. H. D. Sipe – FW 190 Destroyed.
CASUALTIES: S/Sgt. H. Litke hit in right leg and groin by .30 Caliber Bullet.
FOLLOWING CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 070: Capts. O. D. O’Neill, C. G. Gillespie, E. M. Carmichael, R. W. Hosman, Group, E. R. Bush, T/Sgt. H. Goldstein, S/Sgt. W. D. King, T/Sgt. B. B. Borostowski, S/Sgts. C. J. Melchiondo, A. S. Youell, E. R. Lapp.
A/C 337: Lts. N. F. Lindsey, G. Slivkoff, R. J. Maiorca, A. Dobsa, T/Sgt. S. Scavello, S/Sgt. A. T. Schippang, T/Sgt. E. J. Brandenburg, S/Sgts. J. A. Rekas, A. J. Roy, V. L. Hamrick.
A/C 574: Flown by attached 92nd Bomb Group crew: Lts. B. H. Martin, N. P. Stoffel, J. F. Segrest, Jr., E. A. Coppage, S/Sgt. E. M. Saylor,
Sgt. C. H. Quist, T/Sgt. H. L. Langhofer, Sgts. J. W. Townsend, M. C. Medina, D. W. Wood.
A/C 763: Lts. E. F. Riley, M. E. Fountain, R. J. Schwendiman, T. E. Ashinhurst, S/Sgt. N. C. Kirk, Sgt. W. R. Carroll, S/Sgts. R. G. Lee,
C. H. Snyder, G. L. Dobson, N. F. Sweirz.
A/ C 172: Lts. H. H. Beasley, R. B. Walker, H. D. Sipe, J. A. Fisher, (attached), T/Sgt. M. L. Schaeffer, S/Sgt. J. L. Branch, T/Sgt. J. L. Franklin, S/Sgts. E. G. Jedniak, N. Sandoff, E. L. Creason.
A/C 437: Lts. G. L. Cottington, R. C. Heller, R. W. Scott, H. Romm, S/Sgts. I. E. Narter, H. Litke, T/Sgt. N. L. Thompson, Sgt. L. M. Hennessey, S/Sgt. A. J. Allison, Sgt. B. E. Cash.
6 April 1943 – T/ Sgt. Pearson J, Atlee, 14041258, relieved from attachment and returned to own organization April 5, 1943 per VOCO.
Security: 19 for 4.15 man-hours. Code Check: Five for 7.30 man-hours. Communication: Three for 3.00 man-hours. First Aid: 20 for 20.00 man-hours. Link Trainer: Three for 3.00 man-hours. FLYING: None.
7 April 1943 – 2nd Lts. Wallin and
8 April 1943 – S/Sgt. Harold NMI Litke, 16047490, died in 2nd
Cpl. Norman E.
Otterson, 17037508, Pfc. Chester R. Knowles, 11027539, and T/5 Bankowsky,
32185826, assigned and joined Squadron per SO 52, Par1, 91st Bomb
Group dated April 8, 1943.
Three aircraft flew locally for total logged time of 4.00 hours.
9 April 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
10 April 1943 – Sgt. Henry NMI Neuberger, 36395839, transferred to Hq. 91st Bomb Group, Cpl. Albert A. Torin, 37181257, (DS at APO 634) assigned and joined per SO 58, Par 3, Hq. AAF Station, April 9, 1943.
11 April 1943 –
PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
12 April 1943 – S/Sgt. Oron O. Howard, 18060899, (hospital) transferred to Detachment of
Patients, 2nd General Hospital per SO 55, Par 4, Hq. Station 121,
April 6, 1943.
13 April 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
20 for 30.00 man-hours. FLYING: Five aircraft local flight total time 9.15 hours. Five aircraft high altitude formation flight practice bombing (Two bombs per aircraft.) total time logged 14.15 hours.
14 April 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
15 April 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
16 April 1943 – 2nd Lt. John E. Howard, O-885682, (hospital) transferred to 5th General Hospital, APO 519 per par1, Cpl. James M. Johnson, 14035749, (hospital)
transferred to Detachment of Patients, 2nd General Hospital, APO 647,
per Par 2, SO 62 Hq. Station 121 April 15, 1943.
17 April 1943 – 1st Lt. Bill H. Martin, O-442934, relieved from attachment and
returned to organization (92nd Bomb Group) as of April 16, 1943 per
VOCO.
FLYING:
Nine aircraft supplied by Squadron for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
172 missing in action
337 missing in action
391 missing in action
459 missing in action
574 missing in action (92nd Group crew.)
070 missing in action
763 Aborted
437 1259 26,800 ft 5x1,000
484 1259 27,000 ft 5x1,000
BOMBING RESULTS: Large explosion believed to be fuel dump. Good hits in buildings and dispersal area.
FLAK: Intense accurate at target area – flak is believed to be responsible for loss of “B” flight composed of 401st.
E/A: Heavy opposition and good encountered. Hit our Group, attacks were vicious and pressed home.
CLAIMS: None.
CASUALTIES: Sixty missing in action.
FOLLOWING CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 484: Capt. J. W. Carroll, Lts. B. Peek, M. E. Brown, J. J. Bamber, T/Sgt. W. R. Taylor, S/Sgt. J. J. Sweeney, T/Sgt. W. R. Lancaster, Sgt. W. F. Jones, Jr., S/Sgts. C. J. Davis, J. O. Carter, Jr.
A/C 437: Lts. D. H. Frank, R. C. Heller, D. M. Williams, W. E. Sticklen, T/Sgt. F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgt. I. E. Narter, T/Sgt. T. A. Stephens, Sgt. J. P. Armstrong, S/Sgt. A. J. Allison, Sgt. L. M. Hennessey.
FOLLOWING CREWS MISSING IN ACTION:
A/C 070: Capt. O. D. O’Neill, Lt. R. W. Freihofer, Capts. E. M. Carmichael, E. R. Bush, T/Sgt. H. Goldstein, S/Sgt. W. D. King, T/ Sgt. B. B. Borostowski, S/Sgts. C. J. Melchiondo, A. S. Youell, E. R. Lapp.
A/C 391: Lt. R. B. Walker, F/O R. A. Vetter, Lt. R. W. Scott, S/Sgt. G. O. Zedonek, T/Sgt. R. F. Flanagan, S/Sgt. W. R. Carroll, T/Sgt. G. E. Collias, S/Sgts. R. C. Oltman, N. Sandoff, D. J. Snell.
A/C 172: Lts. H. H. Beasley, W. L. McCain, H. D. Sipe, M. Michaels, T/Sgt. M. L. Schaefer, S/Sgt. J. L. Branch, T/Sgt. J. M. Franklin, S/Sgts. E. G. Jedniak, J. D. Cagle, E. L. Creason.
A/C 337: Lts. N. F. Lindsey, G. Slivkoff, R. J. Maiorca, A. Dobsa, T/Sgt. S. Scavello, S/Sgt. A. I. Schippang, T/Sgt. L. J. Brandenburg, S/Sgts. J. A. Rekas, A. J. Roy, V. L. Hamrick.
A/C 459: Lts. J. W. Wilson, A. A. Bushnell, R. C. Barton, H. Romm, T/Sgt. N. L. Thompson, S/Sgt. W. Bohaczyk, T/Sgt. H. A. Earney, S/Sgts. G. F. Andrews, R. H. Ade, C. E. Cadle.
A/C 574: Flown by 92nd Bomb Group crew: Lt. N. P. Stoffel, Capt. R. A. Foster, Lts. J. F. Segrest, Jr., E. A. Coppage, S/Sgt. E. M. Saylor, Sgt. D. W. Wood, T/Sgt. H. L. Langhofer, Sgts. C. H. Quist, M. C. Medina, J. W. Townsend.
18 April 1943 –
PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
19 April 1943 – 1st Lt. Riley promoted to Captain per SO 100, Par 1, Hq ETOUSA,
Dated April 10, 1943. Capt. Rickles transferred to Hq 91st Bomb Group
per SO 58, Par 2, 91st Bomb Group, dated April 18, 1943.
20 April 1943 – Lt. Wallin duty to DS to Dawer Mill, Pinetree per SO 59, Par 1, April 19,
1943.
22 April 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
23 April 1943 – Capts. Adams, Harrison, 1st Lts. Fuller, Loog, Schaefer, Stanford, 2nd Lts. Amphlett, Bonifield, Greene, Kaplan, McVicar, Scott, T/Sgts. Buckley, Geiger, Krass, Langford, McNemar, S/Sgts. Asials, Cassidy, Kleckner, Lemiska, Lewis, Polk, Porath, Rowe, Santoli, Spofford, Stone, and Cpl. Heller attached and joined (S/Sgt. Davis, MB, Attached, absent.) per So 65, Par 5, Hq AAF Station121 April 20, 1943 as amended by SO 65, Par 4, Hq AAF Station 121 April 22, 1943.
24 April 1943 – 1st Lts. Ashinhurst and Schwendiman duty to DS at
FLYING: Four aircraft local flight total time 13.00 hours. Three aircraft formation flying total time 12.00 hours.
25 April 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
26 April 1943 – 1st Lts. Band, Gregory, Pickelmann, Wilcox, 2nd Lts.
Francis, McKnight, Rippa, F/O Killian, T/Sgts. Clemens, Curtis, Graham, S/Sgts.
Achbach, Gragg, Laird, May, Walcyzuski, Wilson, Sgts. Fariner, Fuak, Pvt.
Koballa, attached from 94th Bomb Group per SO 68, Par 2, Hq AAF
Station 121 April 25, 1943. 1st Lts. K. L. Brown, Lay, Wheeler, 2nd Lts. Bliley, Berg, Campbell, DeBolt, Feerick, Fuller, Newberry, Quentin, G. E.
Williams, Woodward. F/O Pitts, T/Sgts. Akers, Cameron, Cobb, McCulley,
Robertson, Scurlock, S/Sgts. W. G. Allen, W. R. Brown, Clark, Crain, Gillet,
Gottschalk, Litzo, McBride, McGovern, V. O. Miller, Thomas assigned and joined
per Par 1, S/Sgt. Rivera assigned and joined per Par 2, SO 63, 91st Bomb Group April 26, 1943.
27 April 1943 –
PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
28 April 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
29 April 1943 –
1st Lt. Parsons, T/Sgt. Cottrell and Pfc. Steumke duty to TD at 1st Bomb Wing Prov. Gunnery School per SO 110, Par 1. Hq. 1st Bomb Wing,
April 26, 1943.
30
April 1943 –
1st Lt. T. G. Wilson, T/Sgt. Cetnarowski, S/Sgts. Boyer, Burns,
LaSota, Sgts. Husick and Rukas, assigned and joined Squadron per SO _, par2, 91st Bomb Group dated May 1, 1943.
401st Daily Reports – Prepared by 1st Lt. J. E. Nilson
1 May 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
Gunnery Lecture - 52 Combat crewmen 17.00 man-hours.
Skeet Shooting - 18 Combat crewmen 45.00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer - 1 Bombardier 00.45 man-hour,
FLYING: Two aircraft flew locally for a total time of 3 hours.
Squadron supplied one aircraft for this mission, A/C # 527 piloted by Lt. D. H. Frank. However this aircraft was forced to abort due to engine trouble.
2 May 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
Skeet Shooting – 15
combat crews 30.00 man-hours.
Code check – 1 radar operator 1.00 man-hour.
FLYING: Three aircraft flew a high Altitude formation flight for a total time of 9 hours and 45 minutes.
3 May 1943 – 1st Lts. Ashinhurst, Schwendiman DS to duty. T/Sgt. Krass, S/Sgts. Asials, Cassidy, Kleckner, Lewis, Polk, Porath, Spofford, and Stone (attached) duty to DS to 1st Bomb Wing Prov Gunnery School, Snettisham, Norfold as of May 1,1943 per Par 1, SO 42, 94th Bomb Group, April 29, 1943.
Link Trainer – 1 pilot 1.00 man-hour.
Gunnery Test and Lecture – 18 Gunners 36.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer – 6 Gunners 3.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer – 1 Radar Operator 1.30 man-hours.
FLYING: Three aircraft flew formation QGH flight for a total time of 8 hours.
4 May 1943 – Pvt. Criscito (hosp) transferred to 2nd Evac Hosp per Par 4, SO 72, AAF Station 121, May 2, 1943. Capt. Weitzenfeld, 1st Lt. Wieneth, 2nd Lts. Vickerey, Worley, T/Sgts. Hughes, H. F. Smith, S/Sgts. Greeno, Price assigned and joined Squadron per Par 4, SO 68, 91st Bomb Group, May 4, 1943.
Gunnery Lecture – 52 combat crews 27.00 man-hours.
Skeet Shooting – 25 combat crews 50.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
A/C # Time over target Altitude at target Bombs on target
484 1842.5 25,000 ft 5x1,000
437 1843 25,000 ft 5x1,000
132 1848 26,000 ft 5x1,000
763 ---------------------aborted--------------------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: Pin point well covered as well as buildings on both sides of the canal.
FLAK: Flak along the route and at the target was inaccurate and heavy.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: No more than 12 E/A were encountered, and with few attacks. Several attempts at aerial bombing were made but proved ineffective.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
SPECIAL NOTE: The Group was led by Capt J. W. Carroll in
A/C 484.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C #484: Capt. J. W. Carroll (P), Capt. C. G. Gillespie (CP), Lt. R. J. Schwendiman (N), Lt. T. E. Ashinhurst (B) T/Sgt. W. R. Taylor, S/Sgt. W. F. Jones, T/Sgt. W. F. Lancaster, S/Sgts. J. J. Sweeney, C. J. Davis, J. O. Carter, General Anderson, 4th Bomb Wing (O).
A/C # 437: Lt. D. H. Frank (P), Lt. W. R. Wheeler (CP), Lt. D. M. Williams (N), Lt. W. E. Sticklen (B), T/Sgts. W. H. Boggan, I. E. Narter, E. D. Heatherly, Sgt. L. M. Hennessey, S/Sgts. A. J. Allison, N. G. Sanschagrin.
A/C #132: Lt. M. E. Fountain (P), Lt. K. Brown (CP), Lt. M. J. Herman (N), Lt. N. Williams (B), T/Sgt. F. A. Sneed, S/Sgt. C. W. Raphoon, T/Sgt. W. C. Darden, S/Sgts. E. E. Miller, R. A. Carlson, L. J. Moertle.
Sgt. B. E. Cash flew with 324th Squadron on A/C # 857 and completed the mission.
5 May 1943 – 2nd Lt. Sherwin assigned and joined Squadron per Par1, SO 69, 91st Bomb Group, May 5, 1943.
Spotlight Trainer – 2 gunners 2.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer – 1 pilot 1.00 man-hour.
Gunnery Lecture – 9 new gunners 9.00 man-hours.
FLYING: Three aircraft flew locally for a total time of 4 hours and 40 minutes. Two aircraft flew a high altitude flight for a total time of 4 hours.
6 May 1943 – Pfc. Goode and Pvt. Corpier duty to DS May 1, 1943 per Par 1, SO 70, AAF Station 121.
Skeet Shooting – 16 gunners 32.00 man-hours.
Gunnery Lecture – 10 gunners 10.00 man-hours.
Dinghy Lecture – 30 combat crewmen 20.00 man-hours.
Close Order Drill 40 combat crews 20.00 man-hours.
FLYING: Two aircraft flew locally for a total time of 1 hour 45 minutes.
One aircraft flew SBA for 30 minutes.
7 May 1943 – S/Sgt. Pacheco assigned and joined Squadron per Par 9, SO 68, 91st Bomb Group, May 4, 1943.
Link Trainer – Two pilots 2.00 man-hours.
Security Lecture – 18 combat crewmen 9.00 man-hours.
FLYING: Six aircraft flew a high altitude formation flight for a total time of 20 hours. One aircraft flew high altitude. No time available.
8 May 1943 – 2nd Lt. Gilbride assigned and joined Squadron per Par 2, SO 72, 91st Bomb Group, May 9, 1943. Lt Evans, Sgts. Peters and Bendickson DS per VOCO 1700 hours.
Harwell Trainer –
Five Radar Operators 7.30 man-hours.
Shadowgraph – Two gunners 2.00 man-hours.
Gunnery Lecture – 18 gunners 18.00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
9 May 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Spotlight Trainer – Eight 4.00 man-hours.
Code Check – Three 1.30 man-hours.
Link Trainer – Five 5.00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
10 May 1943 – 1st Lt. Wilson to SD, BAT Flight this station per Par 1, 91st Bomb Group, May 9, 1943.
Link Trainer – One 1.00 man-hour.
Code Check – One .30 man-hour.
Harwell Trainer – Four 6.00 man-hours.
Gunnery Test – 17 17.00 man-hour.
FLYING: None.
11 May 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Link Trainer Two 2.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer – Four 4.00 man-hours.
FLYING: Six aircraft formation flight total time logged 21 hours.
This flight included high altitude flight and practice bombing (six bombs dropped.)
12 May 1943 –
PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Shadowgraph – One 1.00 man-hour.
Harwell Trainer – Five 7.30 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer – Three 3.00 man-hours.
FLYING: One aircraft local flight for 1.15 hours.
13 May 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
FLYING: One aircraft local flight total time 1.15 hours.
Squadron supplied four aircraft for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT. AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1630 25,000 ft 10x500
587 1630 26,000 ft 10x500
132 1630 26,000 ft 10x500
816 1629.5 24,500 ft 10x500
BOMBING RESULTS: Heavy bomb pattern in target area.
FLAK: Slight inaccurate heavy flak encountered at target and on route.
E/C: Few attacks experienced by our aircraft.
CLAIMS: None.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C 484: Capt. J. W. Carroll, Lts. C. M. Woodbury, M. E. Brown. J. Bamber, T/Sgt. W. R. Taylor, S/Sgt. W. F. Jones, Jr., T/Sgt. W. F. Lancaster, S/Sgts. J. J. Sweeney, J. O. Carter, Charles J. Davis.
A/C 587: Lt. H. T. Lay, F/O R. A. Pitts, Lts. W. F. Campbell, R. W. Fuller, T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Sgt. V. O. Miller, T/Sgt. D. F. Robertson, S/Sgts. Gottschalk, L. R. Rivera, C. W. Clark.
A/C 132: Lts. M. E. Fountain, O. E. Diedering, W. J. Herman, N. Williams, Jr., S/Sgts. J. E. Pratt, C. W. Raphoon, T/Sgt. T. A. Stephens, S/Sgts. H. E. Miller, L. J. Moertle, R. A. Carlson.
A/C 816: Capt. E. E. Riley, Lts. B. Peek, R. J. Schwendiman, T. E. Ashinhurst, T/Sgt. F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgt. B. Taylor, T/ Sgt. R. G. Lee, S/Sgt. C. H. Snyder, Sgt. E. G. Niebojewski, S/Sgt. C. E. Allen.
14 May 1943 – Capt. Gillespie promoted to Major per Par 8, SO 126, Hq 8th Air Force, May 6, 1943.
FLYING: One aircraft
local flight time 1.15 hours.
Squadron supplied 7 aircraft for mission.
A/C # TOT ALT. AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1203 26,000 ft 5x1,000
132 1201 26,500 ft 5x1,000
043 1203 27,000 ft 5x1,000
379 1204 27,000 ft 5x1,000
816 1202 26,500 ft 5x1,000
536 1205 26,000 ft 5x1,000
511 1203 26,000 ft 5x1,000
BOMBING RESULTS: Good pattern on Target.
FLAK: Slight inaccurate heavy flak in target area on route in and out of target.
E/A: Several brushes with 50 E/A. FW 190 and ME 109 attacks were not pressed home.
CASUALTIES: Sgt. E. Niebojewski wounded slightly in face.
CLAIMS: A/C 536 – Lt. V. J. Bliley (N) FW 190 destroyed.
FOLLOWING CREWS
CREDITED WITH SORTIE:
A/C 484: Capt. J. W. Carroll, Lts. C. W. Woodbury, M. E. Brown, J. J. Bamber,
T/Sgts. W. F. Lancaster, W. S. Taylor, S/Sgts. J. J. Sweeney, W. F. Jones, Jr.,
J. O. Carter, C. J. Davis.
A/C 536: Lts. K. L. Brown, J. H. Quenin, V. J. Bliley, C. P. Feerick, T/Sgts. R. C. McCulley, J. O. Akers, S/Sgts. A. L. Pacheco, W. G. Allen, R. Litzo, W. R. Brown.
A/C 511: Lts. D. H.
Frank, R. C. Heller, D. M. Williams, W.
T/Sgts. W. C. Darden, W. H. Boggan, T. E. Narter, Sgt. E. J. Booth, S/Sgts. N. G. Sanschagrin, A. J. Allison.
A/C 816: Lts. W. H. Wheeler, H. R. DeBolt, J. B. Newberry, D. E. Woodward, T/Sgts. J. S. Cobb, W. P. Scurlock, S/Sgts. L. R. Thomas,
R. D. Gillett, J. J. McGovern, J. P. McBride.
A/C 379: Capt. E. F. Riley, C. G. Gillespie, Lts. R. J. Schwendiman, T. E. Ashinhurst, T/ Sgts. R. G. Lee, F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgts. C. R. Snyder, B. Taylor, Sgt. E. Niebojewski, S/Sgt. C. E. Allen.
A/C 043: Lt. H. T. Lay, F/O R. A. Pitts, Lts. W. F. Campbell, R. J. Fuller, T/Sgts. D. F. Robertson, R. C. Cameron, S/Sgts. W. A. Gottschalk, V. O. Miller, L. R. Rivera, C. W. Clark.
A/C 132: Lts. M. E. Fountain, C. E. Diedering, M. J. Herman, N. Williams, Jr., T/Sgt. T. A. Stephens, S/Sgts. J. E. Pratt, H. E. Miller,
C. W. Raphoon, L. J. Moertle, R. A. Carlson.
15 May 1943 – 1st Lt. Cottington transferred to Hq ETO per VOCO.
FLYING: One aircraft high altitude local flight for 1.45 hours.
Squadron supplied six aircraft for mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1053 25,000 ft 10x500
816 1055 24,400 ft 10x500
587 1055 25,000 ft 10x500
379 1056 24,000 ft 10x500
536 1054 26,000 ft 10x500
132 1054 24,600 ft 10x500
BOMBING RESULTS:
Primary target area and most of German mainland covered by 10/10ths clouds.
Target of opportunity selected and believed to be German Naval base on
FLAK: Slight but heavy
flak seen in vicinity of Trischen, Scharnhorn and
E/A: Was up and waiting leading one to believe that enemy had advance information or spotting devices were working perfectly. Considerable opposition was encountered and vicious attacks by E/A lasted for more than half an hour. About 100 E/A including ME 109F, Me 110, Ju 88, were seen. Four FW 190 dropped aerial bombs from above with no damage.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS:
A/C 132; Sgt. Narter ME 109 Destroyed.
A/C 379: S/Sgt. C. H. Snyder ME 109 Destroyed.
A/C 484: S/Sgt. J. J. Sweeney ME 110 Damaged.
A/C 484: Lt. J. J. Bamber ME 109 Damaged.
A/C 132: Sgt Allison JU-88 Destroyed.
A/C 536: S/Sgt. W. R. Brown ME 110 Damaged.
A/C 536: S/Sgt. Serafin ME 109 Destroyed.
CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIE:
A/C 484: Capts. J. W. Carroll, R. W. Weitzenfeld, Lts. M. E. Brown,
J. J. Bamber, T/Sgts. W. F. Lancaster, W.R. Taylor, S/Sgts. J. J. Sweeney, W. F. Jones, Jr., J. O. Carter, C. J. Davis.
A/C 816: Lts. W. R. Wheeler, M. A. Berg, J. B. Newberry, D. E. Woodward, T/Sgts. J. S. Cobb, B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgts. L. H. Thomas, J. J. McGovern, R. D. Gillett, J. P. McBride.
A/C 587: Lt. H. T. Lay, F/O R. A. Pitts, Lts. W. F. Campbell, R. W. Fuller, T/Sgts. D. F. Robertson, R. C. Cameron, S/Sgts. W. A. Gottschalk, L. R. Rivera, V. O. Miller, C. W. Clark.
A/C 379: Capt. E. F. Riley, Lts. B. Peek, R. J. Schwendiman, T. E. Ashinhurst, T/Sgts. R. G. Lee, F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgts. C. M. Snyder, B. Taylor, K. L. Jones, C. E. Allen.
A/C 536: Lts. K. L. Brown, J. H. Quenin, V. J. Bliley, F. P. Feerick, T/Sgts. R. O. McCulley, J. O. Akers, S/Sgts. G. Serafin, W. G. Allen, R. Litzo, W.R. Brown.
A/C 132: Lts. D. H. Frank, R. C. Fuller, D. M. Williams, W. E. Sticklen, T/Sgts. W. C. Darden, W. H. Boggan, S/Sgts. E. J. Bayer, N. G. Sanschagrin, A. J. Allison.
16 May 1943 – 2nd Lt. John E. Howard, O-885682, assigned and joined Par 3, SO 73, 91st Bomb Group, May 11, 1943.
FLYING: Four aircraft local flight total time 5.15 hours.
17 May 1943 – M/Sgt. Meilson and Sgt. Doyle (94th Bomb Group) attached per VOCO.
FLYING: One aircraft local high altitude flight total time 3.00 hours.
Squadron supplied six aircraft for mission. Squadron lead this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1213 22,000 ft 5x1,000
043 1215 22,000 ft 5x1,000
437 1214 22,200 ft 5x1,000
379 1214 24,000 ft 5x1,000
816 1211 22,300 ft 5x1,000
587 -----------Aborted-------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: Generally good. Many hits in target area. Some short of aiming point.
FLAK: Slight flak from St. Brieu and Morlaix. Moderate heavy flak in target area good for altitude, poor for deflection.
E/A: About 25 FW 190 and Me 109 sighted at North Pontivy at 1200 hours remaining with formation until 1239 at French Coast. Attacks were low and behind. E/A opposition relatively light.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
FOLLOWING AIRCREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 484: Capt. J. W. Carroll, Maj. C. G. Gillespie, Lts. M. H. Brown,
J. J. Bamber, T/Sgts. W. F. Lancaster, W. R. Taylor, S/Sgts. J. J. Sweeney, W. F. Jones, Jr., J. O. Carter, C. J. Davis.
A/C 043: Lts. K. L. Brown, J. H. Quenin, V. J. Bliley, J. P. Feerick, T/Sgts. R. O. McCulley, J. D. Akers, S/Sgts. A. L. Pacheco, W. G. Allen, R. Litzo, W. R. Brown.
A/C 437: Lts. D. H. Frank, R. C. Heller, D. M. Williams, W. E. Sticklen, S/Sgt. N. G. Sanschagrin, T/Sgts. W. H. Boggan, T. E. Narter, W. C. Darden, Sgt. E. J. Booth, S/Sgt. A. J. Allison.
A/C 379: Capt. E. F. Riley, Lts. B. Peek, J. D. Worley, J. B. Vickery, Sgt. E. Niebojewski, T/ Sgt. F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgt. C. H. Snyder, T/Sgt. R. G. Lee, S/ Sgts. B. Taylor, C. E. Allen.
A/C 816: Lts. W. H. Wheeler, M. A. Berg, J. B. Newberry, D. E. Woodward, T/Sgts. J. S. Cobb, B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgts. K. L. Jones, . O. Gillet, J. J. McGovern, J. B. McBride.
18 May 1943 –
PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Harwell Trainer – Two
3.00 man-hours.
Skeet Shoot - 17 34 man-hours.
FLYING: Four aircraft local formation flight time 13.15 hours.
19 May 1943 – 2nd Lt Scott and T/Sgt. Clemons (94th Bomb Group attached) killed in action.
FLYING: Three aircraft high altitude formation flight total time 6.45 hours. Two aircraft local flight total time logged 1.45 hours.
MISSION TO KIEL, GERMANY.
Squadron supplied three aircraft for mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
132 1331 25,500 ft 10x500
437 Aborted over enemy territory sortie granted.
816 Aborted over enemy territory sortie granted.
BOMBING RESULTS: Generally good. Many hits in target area and aiming point. Much smoke seen at target.
FLAK: Slight flak from Hosum and Schleswig. Flak ships in Kircher
Fohrde. Accurate intense flak in target.
E/A: Considerable opposition. ME 110, FW 190, ME 210, JU 88 about 35 altogether. Attack started at 1311 at Amrum Island and lasted until 1415 off German coast. Attack from all levels. One JU 88 dropped aerial bombs from above – no damage.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: A/C 132 – T/Sgt. T. A. Stephens ME 110 Destroyed.
FOLLOWING AIRCREWS RECEIVED SORTIES:
A/C 437: Lt. D. H. Frank, Capt. J. W. Eanes, Lts. D. M. Williams, W. E. Sticklen, T/Sgts. T. E. Narter, W. H. Boggan, W. C. Darden, S/Sgts. E. J. Bayer, A. J. Allison, Sgt. E. J. Booth.
A/C 816: Lt. W. H. Wheeler, Capt. R. W. Weitzenfeld, Lts. J. B. Newberry, D. E. Woodward, T/Sgt. B. D. Scurlock, S/Sgt. R. D. Gillette, T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgts. G. Serafin, J. P. McBride, J. J. McGovern.
A/C 132: Lts. M. E Fountain, O. E. Diedering, M. J. Herman, N. Williams, T/Sgt. F. A. Sneed, S/Sgt. C. W. Raphoon, T/Sgt. T. A. Stephens, S/Sgts. H. E. Miller, R. A. Carlson, L. J. Moertle.
20 May 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Harwell Trainer –
Four 6.00 man-hours.
Shadowgraph – Seven 7.00 man-hours.
FLYING: Two aircraft high altitude flight total time logged 3.00 hours.
21 May 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: Two aircraft cross country flight total time logged 4.30 hours.
MISSION TO WILHELMSHAVEN, GERMANY.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
536 Aborted over England.
816 1243 23,000 ft 10x500
379 1243 22,000 ft 10x500
437 1243 23,000 ft 10x500
043 1245 23,000 ft 10x500
132 1240 23,200 ft 10x500
BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved due to intensity of E/A attacks and heavy undercast.
FLAK: Slight flak reported near Ardhof and from Spiekeroog Island. Intense accurate flak experienced at target.
E/A: Vicious attacks from 1235 at IP to 1318 40 miles off Germen coast by some 150 fighters of all types, ME 109, FW 190, JU 88’s. Attacks made at nose singly, in pairs, in line, six abreast, etc. Aerial bombing at attacks made at two different intervals, one type of bomb exploding at different vertical intervals.
CASUALTIES: Lt A. E. Wieneth – glass in face arms and legs due to exploding 20 MM shell in cockpit. Lt. T. E. Ashinhurst wounded in finger from 30 cal. bullet. Lts. G. E. Williams and N. E. Sticklen both slightly wounded by flak.
CLAIMS: A/C 043 – Sgt. Swierz FW 190 destroyed.
A/C 379 – Lt. T. E. Ashinhurst ME 109 destroyed.
A/C 816 – T/Sgt. B. R. Scurlock FW 190 Destroyed.
A/C 379 – S/Sgt. C. E. Allen, FW 190 destroyed.
A/C 043 – Sgt. Green FW 190 destroyed.
A/C 816 – Lt. D. E. Woodward FW 190 destroyed.
A/C 437 – Sgt. N. G. Sanschagrin FW 190 destroyed.
A/C 043 – Sgt. Sweirz FW 190 destroyed.
A/C 043 – Sgt. Boyer FW 190 destroyed.
FOLLOWING AIRCREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/c 379: Capt. E. F. Riley, Lts. B. Peek, D. M. Williams, T. E. Ashinhurst, T/Sgt. F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgt. B. Taylor, T/Sgt. R. G. Lee, S/Sgts. K. L. Jones, C. E. Allen, Sgt. E. Niebojewski.
A/C )43: Capt. R. W. Weitzenfeld, Lts. M. A. Berg, J. D. Worley, J. B. Vickery, S/Sgts. N. F. Swierz, H. M. Greene, T/Sgt. H. F. Smith, S/Sgts. E. J. Boyer, O. B. Price, Sgt. B. E. Cash.
A/C 437: Lts. D. H. Frank, R. C. Heller, G. E. Williams, W. E. Sticklen, T/Sgts. W. H. Boggan, T. E. Narter, W. L. Darden, S/Sgts. A. J. Allison, N. G. Sanschagrin, Sgt. E. J. Booth.
A/C 816: Lts. W. H. Wheeler, A. E. Wieneth, J. B. Newberry, D. E. Woodward, T/Sgt. W. P. Scurlock, S/Sgt. R. C. Gillette, T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgts. G. Serafin, J. J. McGovern, J. P. McBride.
A/C 132: Lts. M. E. Fountain, E. M. Lockhart, M. J. Herman, E. Williams Jr., T/Sgt. F. A. Sneed, S/Sgts. H. E. Miller, C. W. Raphoon, T/Sgt. T. A. Stephens, S/Sgts. L. J. Moertle, R. A. Carlson.
22 May 1943 – 1st Lt. Garris promoted to Captain per Par 7, SO 127, Hq ETOUSA, May 7, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: None.
23 May 1943 – 2nd Lt. Howard transferred to 8th BC Casual Pool,12 RCD #3 per Par 3, SO 137, Hq 8th AF, May 17, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None. FLYING: None.
24 May 1943 – 1st Lt. Windell transferred to 92nd Bomb Group per Par 6 SO 133, Hq 1st Bomb Wing, May 21, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: None.
25 May 1943 – 2nd Lt. Dosier transferred to unknown destination February 17 per VOCO was transferred per Secret Order Hq 8th AF February 16, 1943. M/Sgt. Neilson and Sgt. Doyle (94th Bomb Group) relieved from attachment per VOCO.
GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer – Two 2.00 man-hours.
FLYING: One aircraft cross-country total time 2.00 hours.
26 May 1943 – Capt. Eanes relieved from duty and assignment per SO 12, Par 7, dated May 25, 1943 Hq 91st Bomb Group.
GROUND SCHOOL: Harwell Trainer – One 1.30 man-hours.
FLYING: Three aircraft local flight total logged time 4.00 hours.
One aircraft cross-country total time 1.00 hour.
Six aircraft local formation total time logged 22.30 hours.
27 May 1943 – Capts. Adams, Harrison, 1st Lts. Band, Gregor, Loog, Pickelmann, Shaefer. Stanford, Wilcox, 2nd Lts. Amphlett, Francis, McKnight, McVicar, Rippa, F/O Killian, T/Sgts. Curtis, Graham, Krass, Langford, McNemar, S/Sgts. Hibach, Asials, Cassidy, Gragg, Kleckner, Laird, Lewis, May, Polk, Porath, Rowe, Spofford, Stone, Waloynski, Wilson, Sgts. Farmer, Funk, and Pvt. Koballa relieved from attachment per VOCO.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Spotlight Trainer – One .30 man-hour.
Link Trainer – One 1.00 man-hour.
FLYING: Six aircraft high altitude formation flight, practice bombing no bombs dropped due to weather total time logged 21.00 hours.
28 May 1943 – Cpls. John M. Castleberry 39095309, Rudolph W. Christiansen 31110711, Leslie R. Hinds 38106250, assigned and joined per Par 4, SO 84, 91st Bomb Group, May 27, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: Seven aircraft high altitude formation flight and bombing practice (14 bombs dropped) total time logged 24.30 hours.
29 May, 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: MISSION TO ST. NAZAIRE, FRANCE.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1708 24,000 ft 2x2,000
132 -------------Aborted over England.
816 1706 23,600 ft 2x2,000
587 1708 23,500 ft 2x2,000
379 1708 23,600 ft 2x2,000
536 1708 23,800 ft 2x2,000
043 1709.5 24,500 ft 2x2,000
BOMBING RESULTS: Very good, heavy pattern of explosions on aiming point and many fires observed in target area.
FLAK: Moderate accurate heavy flak in target area, slight flak reported from St. Milo, Guernsey Rennes on way in and Vanes Pontivy, Carhaix and Lannion on way out.
E/ A: No attacks on this group. Me 109’s and FW 190’s attacked group behind before and after target.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
FOLLOWING AIRCREWS
CREDIT WITH SORTIES:
A/C 484: Capt. J. W. Carroll, Lts. B. Peek, M. E. Brown, J. J. Bamber, T/Sgt. W.
J. Taylor, S/Sgt. W. F. Jones, T/Sgt. W. F. Lancaster, S/Sgts. J. J. Sweeney, J.
O. Carter, C. J. Davis.
A/C 587: Lt. H. T. Lay, F/O R. A. Pitts, Lts. W. F. Campbell, R. W. Fuller, T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Sgt. V. O. Miller, T/Sgt. D. F. Robertson, S/Sgts. W. A. Gottschalk, L. R. Rivera, C. W. Clark.
A/C 379: Capts. E. F. Riley, D. E. Sheeler, Lts. R. J. Schwendiman, T. E. Ashinhurst, T/Sgt. F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgt. B. Taylor, T/Sgt. R. G. Lee,
S/Sgt. C. A. Snyder, Sgt. E. Niebojewski, S/Sgt. C. E. Allen.
A/C 816: Lts. W. H. Wheeler, T. G. Wilson, J. B. Newberry, D. E. Woodward, T/Sgt. B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgt. R. O. Gillet, T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgts. L. H. Thomas, J. J. McGovern, J. P. McBride.
A/C 536: Lts. K. L. Brown, J. H. Quenin, V. J. Bliley, J. P. Feerick, T/Sgt. J. D. Ackers, S/Sgt. W. G. Allen, T/Sgt. W. C. Darden, S/Sgts. H. M. Crain, R. Litzo, W. R. Brown.
A/C 043: Lts. D. H. Frank, R. C. Heller, D. M. Williams, W. E. Sticklen,
T/Sgts. T. E. Narter, W. H. Boggan, E. D. Heatherly, Sgt. E. J. Booth, S/Sgts. N. G. Sanschagrin, A. J. Wilson.
30 May 1943 –
S/Sgt. Robert C. Ruppert 13042428, assigned and joined per Par 7, SO 117, Hq. 12th RCD #1, 8th AFSC, May 28, 1943. 1st Lt. Fuller, 2nd Lts. Bonifield, Greene, Kaplan, T/Sgt. Buckley, Giger, S/Sgts. Davis, Lemiska,
Santoli, and Cpl. Heller (94th Bomb Group) relieved from attachment
per VOCO.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: None.
31 May 1943 –
PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
GROUND SCHOOL:
IFF – Seven 7.00 man-hours.
Bombardiers Lecture- Seven 14.00 man-hours.
Drill – 70 35.00 man-hours.
Aircraft Recognition – 62 62.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer – Two 2.15 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer – Five 2.30 man-hours.
FLYING: Four aircraft local flight total logged time 6.15 hours.
(Three of this same flight flew formation for total of 5.15 hours.)
Three aircraft flew cross-country for 2.00 hours.
1 June 1943 – Cpls. Castleberry and Christiansen to DS (Chelvston) per Par 3, SO 85, 91st Bomb Group, May 30, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Aircraft Recognition – 49 combat crewmen 49.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer – 1 Gunner 1.30 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer – 6 Bombardiers 6.00 man-hours.
FLYING: One aircraft flew locally for 1.00 hour. Six aircraft flew a formation flight which included navigation and practice bombing for a total time of 16 hours and 30 minutes. 12x100 lb. Practice bombs were dropped.
2 June 1943 – Capt Riley, 1st Lts. Ashinhurst and Schwendiman to leave at Stanbridge Earl’s Rest Home per Par 1, SO 91, AAF Station 121, May 31, 1943. T/Sgt. Lee and S/Sgt. Snyder duty to leave at Mouleford Manor.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer – One co-pilot 1.00 man-hour.
Spotlight Trainer – Seven gunners 3.30 man-hours.
FLYING: Three aircraft flew locally for a total time of 3.00 hours.
3 June 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Bomb Trainer - Two bombardiers 2.00 man-hours.
Aircraft Recognition – 43 combat crewmen 43.00 man-hours.
Harwell Boxes – Five radar Operators 7.30 man-hours.
FLYING: One aircraft flew cross country for a total time of 5.00 hours.
4 June 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer – Two pilots 1.00 man-hour.
FLYING: Four aircraft flew locally for a total time of 5.00 hours.
5 June 1943 – Cpls. Castleberry and Christiansen DS to duty. 1st Lt. Wieneth hospital to duty.
GROUND SCHOOL
Skeet Shooting – 11
Combat crewmen 27:30 Man-hours.
Shadowgraph – 4 Gunners 2:00 Man-hours.
Bomb Trainer – 1 Bombardier 2.:00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer – 2 Radar Operators 3:00 man-hours.
FLYING: One aircraft flew locally for 1.00 hour. Two aircraft flew cross-country for a total time of 6 hours and 30 minutes.
6 June 1943 - Capt. Davison duty to DS at RAF Station Highgate per Par 4, SO 139, 1st Bomb Wing, May 22, 1943.
Cpl. Williamson duty to DS at AAF Station 502 per Par 8, SO 174, 1st Bomb Wing June 4, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: Three aircraft flew locally for a total time of 4 hours, 30 minutes.
Three aircraft flew a formation flight for a total time of 3 hours. One aircraft
flew cross-country for 3 hours.
7 June 1943 – 1st Lt. Evans promoted to Capt. Per Par 6, SO 146, Hq 8th AF, May 26, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL:
IFF Lecture – 13 Pilots, Radar ops. 13:00 Man-hours.
Skeet Shooting – 12 Combat crewmen 24:00 Man-hours.
Harwell Trainer – 4 Radar Operators 6:00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer – 4 Bombardiers 4:00 man-hours.
FLYING: Two aircraft flew cross-country for a total time of 5 hours.
8 June 1943 – Cpl Joseph Joseph (SD) transferred to 91st Gp per Par 2, SO 96, Hq AAF Station 121, June 7, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Communications Lecture – 20 Combat crewmen 20:00 man-hours.
Shadow-graph – 3 gunners 3:00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer – 12 gunners 6:00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer – 3 Radar Operators 4:30 Man-hours.
FLYING: One aircraft flew cross-country for 1 hour, 30 minutes.
9 June 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES>
GROUND SCHOOL:
Bomb Trainer – 2
bombardiers 2:00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer – 8 Radar Operators 12:00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition – 49 combat crewmen 49:00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer – 4 Gunners 2:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 12 A/C, SBA, for a total time of 17 hours, 15 minutes. 1 A/C flew locally for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
10 June 1943 – 1st Lt. John E. Nilson, assigned and joined Squadron per Par 2, SO 89, 91st Bomb Group, June 8, 1943. Pfcs. P. L. Brown, Bruckinan, Cox, Pulliam, Pvts. Bowers and Blodgett assigned and joined Squadron per Par 4; Cpls. Edmondson, J. A. Evans, Hale, Klamm, Pvts. Bergman, Bianchini, Clayton, Frantz, Gosley, Kerns, Lubenow, Mart, Marks, Marseilles, assigned and joined Squadron per Par 5, SO 98, AAF Station 121, June 9, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer – 3 Pilots 3:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 5 A/C, SBA, Total time of 20 hours, 35 minutes. 1 A/C flew cross-country for 2 hours, 30 minutes.
11 June 1943 – Capt. Reilly , 1st Lts. Schwendiman and Ashinhurst leave to duty. Capt. Davison DS to duty. Cpl. Goings (SD0 , Pvts. Corpier and Goode (DS) Sgts. Barnes, Wilkins, Cpls. Everson, Graham, Ingmira, Shippitka, Pfcs. Baumgartner, Bryla, Pvts. Eckhart and McCall, transferred to 1st Station Comple Squadron; S/Sgt. Lopez, Cpl. Cuthbertson, Pfcs. Lipschutz, Morgan, Northcutt, Pvts. Bullinger, Demaris, Hawkins, Higgins, Klein, Maher, D. S. Perkins, Walter. Weisenberg assigned and joined Squadron per Par 5, SO 99, AAF Station 121, June 10, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: One aircraft flew locally for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
MISSION TO BREMEN, GERMANY.
Squadron supplied eight aircraft for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
437 ---------------------------- Aborted-------------------------------
816 1807 24,800 ft 10x500
484 1808 26,000 ft 10x500
043 1800 27,000 ft 10x500
132 1808 26,500 ft 10x500
587 1805 27,000 ft 10x500
536 1806 27,000 ft 10x500
797 1808 27,000 ft 10x500
RESULTS OF BOMBING: Very questionable. Hits reported at Korden, Hage, NE of Emden. However primary target was not attacked.
FLAK: Moderate heavy flak near Wilhelmshaven, meager flak in vicinity of Alte Mellum and Eckwardder horne, also Nuremberg. Heavy flak experienced at Juist Island.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 50 E/A attacked the formation from 1745 at Heligoland, to 1845 off the Frisian Islands. Attacks were moderate, however , no E/A Coming closer than 500 yards. A flight of 8 E/A attacked the nose of our formation.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: A/c 043 – Sgt. A. J. Rukas Me 109 destroyed.
A/C 132 – Lt. Herman (N) Me 109 destroyed.
A/C 536 – S/Sgt. H. M. Crain Me 109 destroyed.
A/C 797 _ Lt. Worley Me 109 destroyed.
A/C 797 – T/Sgt. C. L. Hughes FW 190 destroyed
SPECIAL NOTE: A/C 797 with Capt Weitzenfeld as pilot, was severely
Damaged when bombs from an A/C above crashed thru the right horizontal stabilizer and sheared it off, leaving but a little less than two feet of stabilizer left on the aircraft. E/A began to pick on this A/C as it was forced out of formation by the accident. However, due to the superb flying skill of Capt. Weitzenfeld, and with the assistance of the co-pilot, Lt. Berg, the A/C was able to rejoin the formation and proceed back to base with no further damage to the A/C or the personnel.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C 484: Capt. J. W. Carroll (P), Maj. C. G. Gillespie (CP), Lt. M. E. Brown (N), Lt. J. J. Bamber (B), T/Sgts. W. R. Taylor, W. S. Lancaster, S/Sgts. J. J. Sweeney, C. J. Davis, J. O. Carter, Lt. Col J. J. Nazarro (O)
(381st Bomb Group)
A/C 043: Lt. E. M. Lockhart (P), Lt. T. G. Wilson (CP), Lt. G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B), T/Sgt. T. R. Cetnarowski, Sgt. J. Husick, T/Sgt. W. C. Darden, S/Sgts. G. Serafin, A. W. Burns, Sgt. A. Rukas.
A/C 132: Lt. M. E. Fountain (P), Lt. O. E. Deidering (CP), Lt. M. J. Herman (N), Lt. N. Williams (B), T/Sgt/ F. A. Sneed, S/Sgt. C. W. Raphoon, T/Sgt. T. A. Stephens, S/Sgts. H. E. Miller, L. J. Moertle,
R. A. Carlson.
A/C 536: Lt. K. L. Brown (P), Lt. J. H. Quenin (CP), Lt. V. J. Bliley (N),
Lt. J. P. Feerick (B), T/Sgt. J. O. Akers, S/Sgt. W. G. Allen, T/Sgt. R. O. McCulley, S/Sgts. H. M. Crain, R. Litzo, W. R. Brown.
A/C 587: Lt. H. T. Lay (P) F/O R. A. Pitts (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N),
Lt. R. W. Fuller (B), T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, Sgt. F. G. Seaver, T/Sgt. D. F. Robertson, S/Sgts. W. A, Gottschalk, L. R. Rivera, C. W. Clark.
A/C 797: Capt. R. W. Weitzenfeld (P), Lt. M. A. Berg (CP), Lt. J. D. Worley (N), Lt. J. B. Vickery (B), T/Sgt. C. L. Hughes, S/Sgt. H. M. Greeno, T/Sgt. H. F. Smith, S/Sgts. E. J. Bayer, M. A, LaSota, O. B. Price.
A/C 816: Lt. W. H. Wheeler (P), Lt. C. M. Woodbury (CP), Lt. J. B. Newberry (N), Lt. D. E. Woodward (B), T/Sgt. B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgt. R. O. Gillett, T/Sgt. J. S. Cono, S/ Sgts. L. H. Thomas, J. J. McGovern, J. P. McBraide.
12 June 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer – 4
pilots 4:00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer – 10 gunners 5:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew cross-country for a total time of 4 hours.
1 A/C flew a high altitude formation flight for 2 hours 30 minutes.
13 June 1943 – S/Sgt. O. O. Howard assigned and joined Squadron per Par 4, SO 128, AAF Station 591, 12th RCD, June 11, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew a high altitude flight for a total time of 2 hours, and 50
minutes.
1 A/C flew locally for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
MISSION TO BREMEN, GERMANY.
Squadron provided 5 A/C for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
763 0952 27,000 ft 10x500
235 0952 26,500 ft 10x500
587 0952 27,000 ft 10x500
536 0951 26,700 ft 10x500
816 1952 26,800 ft 10x500
BOMBING RESULTS: Hits in target area, but accurate observation of damage impossible due to bomb smoke and smoke screen in the target area.
FLAK: Most of the flak was directed at other formations. Fairly accurate and intense flak experienced in the target area.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Very feeble. Only about 10 E/A came within range of this formation. E/A appeared to be awaiting stragglers.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C 763: Capt. R. W. Weitzenfeld (P), Lt. M. A. Berg (CP), Lt/ J. D. Worley (N), Lt. J. B. Vickery (B), T/Sgt. C. L. Hughes, S/Sgt. H. M> Greeno, T/Sgt. H. F. Smith, S/Sgts. E. J. Bayer, G. L. Dobson, O. B. Price.
A/C 816: Lt. W. H. Wheeler (P), Lt. A. E. Wieneth (CP), Lt. J. B. Newberry (N), Lt. D. E. Woodward (B), T/Sgt. B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgt. R. O. Gillett, T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgts. L. H. Thomas, J. J. McGovern, J. P. McBride.
A/C 587: Lt. H. T. Lay (P), F/O R. A. Pitts (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. R. W. Fuller (B), T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Sgt. D. J. Aldrich,
T/Sgt. D. F. Robertson, S/Sgts. W. A. Gottschalk, L. R. Rivera, C. W. Clark.
A/C 536: Lt. K. L. Brown (P), Lt. J. H. Quenin (CP), Lt. V. J. Bliley (N),
Lt. J. P. Feerick (B), T/Sgt. J. O. Akers, S/Sgt. W. G. Allen, T/Sgt. R. O. McCulley, S/Sgts. H. M. Crain, R. Litzo, W. R. Brown.
A/C 235: Lt. D. H. Frank (P), Lt. R. C. Heller (CP), Lt. D. M. Williams (N), Lt. W. E. Sticklen (B), T/Sgts. W. H. Boggan, I. E. Narter, E. D. Heatherly, S/Sgts. E. J. Booth, N. J. Sanschagrin, A. J. Allison.
14 June 1943 – S/Sgt. Otto transferred to CCRC 11 per Par 9, SO 130,
Hq 8 B C, June 7, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Bomb Theory – 6 Bombardiers 3:00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer – 10 Gunners 10:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer – 4 Pilots 4:00 man-hours.
Log Book Lecture – 4 Navigators 2:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 5 A/C Flew locally for a total time of 6 hours, 40 minutes.
1 A/C flew cross-country for 1 hour and 5 minutes. 2 A/C flew SBA for a total time of 3 hours.
15 June 1943 – 2nd Lt. DeBolt (Hospital) transferred to 2nd Evac. Hosp. Per Par 6, SO 98, AAF Station 121, June 9, 1943. 2nd Lts. Bianchi, Hicks, 1st Lt. Porada, G. B. Williams, T/Sgts. Osborne, Thompson, S/Sgts. Hatton, Lindberg, Power and Zeigler assigned and joined Squadron per Par2, Capt. Weitzenfeld, 2nd Lts. Berg, Worley, Vickery, T/Sgts. Hughes, H. F. Smith, S/Sgts. Bayer, Greeno, Price, transferred to 324th Squadron per Par3, SO 92, 91st Bomb Group, June 13, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: MISSION TO LE MANS, FRANCE.
Squadron provided 7 A/C for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 -------------------------------sortie------------------------------
043 -------------------------------sortie------------------------------
132 -------------------------------sortie------------------------------
379 -------------------------------sortie------------------------------
816 -------------------------------sortie------------------------------
437 -------------------------------sortie------------------------------
587 -------------------------------sortie------------------------------
All A/C recalled by higher headquarters, and no targets were attacked.
FLAK: None
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C 484: Capt. J. H. Carroll (P), Lt. J. H. McPartlin (CP), Lt. M. E. Brown (N), Lt. J. J. Bamber (B), T/Sgt. W. R. Taylor, S/Sgt. W. F. Jones, Jr., T/Sgt. W. F. Lancaster, S/Sgts. J. J. Sweeney, C. J. Davis, J. O. Carter, Jr., Capt. W. H. Clothier (8th AF, Photographer.)
A/C043: Lt. E. M. Lockhart (P), Lt. T. G. Wilson (CP), Lt. G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B), T/Sgt. T. R. Cetnarowski, S/Sgt.
M. A. LaSota, T/Sgt. W. C. Darden, S/Sgts. G. Serafin, A. W. Burns, Sgt. J. Husick.
A/C 132: Lt. M. E. Fountain (P), Lt. O. E. Deidering (CP), Lt. M. J. Herman (N), Lt. N. Williams, Jr., T/Sgt. F. A. Sneed, Sgt. C. W. Raphoon, T/Sgt. T. A. Stephens, S/Sgts. H. E. Miller, R. A. Carlson, L. J. Moertle.
A/C 379:Capt. E. F. Riley (P), Lt. B. Peek (CP), Lt. R. J. Schwendiman (N), Lt. T. E. Ashinhurst (B), T/Sgt. F. J. Parkerson, Sgt. F. G. Seaver, T/Sgt. R. G. Lee, S/Sgts. K. L. Jones, C. E. Allen, Sgt. G. L. Dobson, T/Sgt. I. G. Slate (8th AF Photographer.)
A/C 816: Lt. W. H. Wheeler (P), Lt. A. E. Wieneth (CP), Lt. J. B. Newberry (N), Lt. D. E. Woodward (B), Lt. B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgt. R. O. Gillett, T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgts. L. H. Thomas, J. P. Mc Bride, J. P. McGovern.
A/C 437: Lt. D. H. Frank (P), Lt. R. C. Heller (CP), Lt. D. M. Williams (N), Lt. W. E. Sticklen, T/Sgts. W. H. Boggan, I. E. Narter, E. D. Heatherly, S/Sgts. E. J. Booth, A. J. Allison, N. G. Sanschagrin.
A/C 587: Capt. R. W. Weitzenfeld (P), Lt L. A. Berg (CP), Lt. J. D. Worley (N), Lt. J. B. Vickery (B), T/Sgt. C. L> Hughes, S/Sgt. H. M. Greeno, T/Sgt. H. F. Smith, S/Sgts. E. J. Bayer, O. B. Price, D. J. Aldrich.
16 June 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer - 1 Pilot 1:00 man-hour.
FLYING: 5 A/C flew a cross country formation flight for a total time of 10 hours.
17 June 1943 – S/Sgt. Carrington SD to DS, 305th Bomb Group, June 16, 1943 per SO 159, 1st Bomb Wing, June 16, 1943. Sgt. Weems, Cpls. Carden, Haller, Maher, Northcott, Pfcs. L. A. Brown, S. A. Marten, Parks, Smith, Swerko, Vaughn, Walker, and Pvt. Weisenberg, duty to DS Sta Transport Sect per Par 6, SO 102, AAF Station 121, June 15, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Bomb Theory – 11 Bombardiers and Navigators 5:30 man-hours.
Log Book Procedures – 3 Navigators 1:30 man-hours.
Map Reading – 2 Bombardiers 1:00 man-hours.
Code Practice – 2 Bombardiers 1:00 man-hours.
Dead Reckoning – 2 Bombardiers 1:00 man-hours.
Rad. Comp. Instr. – 3 Navigators 1:30 man-hours.
Link Trainer – 1 pilot 1:00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer – 2 Bombardiers 2:00 man-hours.
Shadowgraph – 5 Gunners 2:30 man-hours.
Harwell Boxes – 2 Radar Operators 5:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew a local high altitude flight for a total time of 4.00 hours. 9 A/C flew a local formation flight for a total time 16 hours. 2 A/c flew locally for a total time of 2 hours, 15 minutes. 3 A/C flew cross country for a total time of 3 hours 25, minutes.
18 June 1943 – S/Sgts. A. J. Smith, Wickes, Pvts. Hennessey and Kirk transferred to (unreadable) 39th Serv Grp; Cpls. Dunbar, Pryor, Pfc. Filowitz assigned and joined Squadron per Par 6, So 102, AAF Station 121, June 16, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Spotlight Trainer – 2 Combat crewmen 1:00 man-hour.
Link Trainer – 2 Pilots 2:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for 1 hour and minutes. 4 A/C flew a local formation flight for a total time of 6 hours.
19 June 1943 – Sgt, Cash transferred to 303rd Bomb Group per par 3; Cpls. Edmondson, J. A. Evans, Male, and Klamm duty to DS # 7 Radar School, Hernsington per Par 13, SO 160, Hq 1st Bomb Wing, June 17, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Code practice – 1 Bombardier 1:00 man-hour.
Harwell Trainer – 2 Radar Operators 3:00 man-hours.
Radio Exam – 5 radar Operators 5:00 man-hours.
Skeet Shooting – 9 Gunners 18:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for 1 hour.
20 June 1943 – Capt Riley, 1st Lts. Ashinhurst, Schwendiman, T/Sgts. Lee, Parkerson, S/Sgts. C. E. Allen, K. L. Jones, L. C. Pierce, Sgts. Bendickson, Cuthbertson, Dobson, Patton, Seaver, and Cpl. Tryon to DS, 381st Bomb Group per VOCO. S/Sgt. Carey assigned and joined Squadron.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: 5 A/C flew a high altitude formation flight for a total time of 17 hours and 30 minutes. 4 A/C flew cross-country for a total time of 3 hours 15 minutes.
21 June 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer – 2 Pilots 2:00 man-hours.
Code Check – 1 Radar Operator 2:00 man-hours
Skeet Shooting – 13 Combat crewmen 26:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for a total time of 2 hours. 2 A/C flew cross-country for a total time of 3 hours 15 minutes.
22 June 1943 – Sgt. Cook and Cpl. Kulis transferred to 1st Sta Comple Sq (SP) per Par 3, SO 105 AAF Station 121, June 19, 1943. 2nd Lt. Sticklen and D. M. Williams promoted to 1st Lt. Per SO 160, Hq. ETOUSA, June 9, 1943.2nd Lts. Rowland, Ball, Rutledge, Ferguson, T/Sgts. Holmes and Turner, S/Sgts. Price, H. A. Harmon, McConnell and Pasztor assigned and joined Squadron per Par 1, SO 96, 91st Bomb Group, June 22, 1943. Sgt. Peters duty to DS to 391st Bomb Group per VOCO. 1st Lts. Peek and Porada, 2nd Lts. G. B. Williams and Hicks, T/Sgts. R. R. Thompson and Osborne, and S/Sgts. Swierz, Hatton, and Zeigler DSXC.
GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer – 1 co-pilot 1:00 man-hour.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew cross-country for 1 hour.
MISSION TO HULS, GERMANY.
Squadron supplied 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
797 ----------------- Log lost at sea---------------- 10x500
132 --------------------- Missing in action -------------------------
536 --------------------- Missing in action -------------------------
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 0937 24,000 ft 10x500
587 0942 24,000 ft 10x500
043 ---------------------------- Aborted ------------------------------
RESULTS OF BOMBING: Not accurately observed because of heavy cloud cover at the target which varied in intensity from 5-8/10ths. Bombs believed to have dropped in target area, and large fires started.
FLAK: Meagre, inaccurate flak reported on the way in and way out. Heavy accurate flak in the target area.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Worst E/A opposition experienced to date, by far. 150 E/A composed of FW 190’s, Ju 88’s attacked this formation from all around the clock. Some crews reported receiving as many as 50 to 60 separate attacks. E/A pressed home their attacks singly, and in groups from 3 to 15. The attacks came after leaving the target area.
CASUALTIES: A/C # 484
– Lt. M. E. Brown Killed in action.
Lt. J. J. Bamber Wounds in face.
A/C # 587 – T/Sgt. D. F. Robertson Shell splinters in left
si__________(Unreadable.)
A/C # 587 – S/Sgt. L. R. Rivera Shell splinters in left leg.
A/C # 797 – S/Sgt. E. Linberg – Drowned in North Sea.
A/C # 132 – Missing in action. Lt. M. E. Fountain (P), Lt. O. Deidering
(CP), Lt. M. J. Herman (N), Lt. N. Williams (B), T/Sgt.
F. A. Sneed, S/Sgt. J. E. Pratt, T/Sgt. T. A. Stephens, S/Sgts. H. E. Miller, A.
J. Rukas, R. A. Carlson.
A/C # 536 – Missing in action. Lt. K. L. Brown (P), Lt. J. H. Quenin (CP), Lt. J. J. Bliley (N), Lt. J. P. Feerick (B), T/ Sgt. J. O. Akers, S/Sgt. W. G. Allen, T/Sgt. R. O. McCulley, S/Sgts. H. M. Crain, R. Litzo, W. R. Brown.
SPECIAL NOTE: A/C # 797 was heavily damaged by flak, and received heavy and constant attacks from E/A, finally forcing it down into the Channel. The crew was in the water for about 30 minutes when it was picked up by the Air-Sea rescue. All crew members were safe, except for minor injuries with the exception of S/Sgt. E. Lindberg, who was drowned. The crew was composed of: Lt. B. Peek (P), Lt. F. A, Porada (CP), Lt. G. B. Williams (N), Lt. C. H. Hicks (B), T/Sgt. R. R. Thompson, S/Sgt. N. F. Swierz, T/Sgt. J. F. Osborne, S/Sgts. R. D. Hatton, E. Lindberg, W. G. Zeigler.
CLAIMS: A/C # 797 – Lt. C. H. Hicks FW 190 Damaged.
A/C # 797 – Lt. C. H. Hicks FW 190 Damaged.
A/C # 797 – Lt. G. B. Williams Me 109 Destroyed.
A/C # 797 – S/Sgt. R. D. Hatton FW 190 Destroyed.
A/C # 797 – S/Sgt. N. F. Swierz FW 190 Destroyed.
A/C # 797 – S/Sgt. N. F. Swierz FW 190 Destroyed.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C # 484: Capt. J. W. Carroll (P), Lt. W. H. Wheeler (CP), Lt. J. J. Bamber (N), Lt. M. E. Brown (B), T/Sgts. W. F. Lancaster, W. R. Taylor, S/Sgts. J. J. Sweeney, W. F. Jones, J. O. Carter, C. J. Davis.
A/C # 587: Lt. H. T. Lay (P), F/) R. A. Pitts (CP), Lt W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. R. W. Fuller (B), T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Sgts. W. H. Gottschalk, V. O. Miller, L. R. Rivera, C. W. Clark.
A/C # 797: (See Special Note, above.)
23 June 1943 – T/Sgt. Robertson duty to 2nd Evac Hosp at 1200 hours June 22, 1943. 2nd Lts. Ball, Ferguson, S/Sgts. Turner, H. A. Harmon,
T. B. Price, Holmes, McConnell, Pasztor duty to DS 1st Wing Prov Gnry Sch, Snettisham, Norf per Par 2; Capt. Carroll, T/Sgt. Taylor and S/Sgt. Davis transferred to Hq 91st Bomb Group and attached to Squadron per par 3, SO 96, 91st Bomb Group, June 22,1943. Capt. Riley, 1st Lts. Ashinhurst, Schwendiman, T/Sgts. Lee, Parkerson, S/Sgts. C. E. Allen,
K. L. Jones, L. C. Pierce, Sgts. Bendricksin, Cuthbertson, Dobson, Peters, Patton, Seaver, and Cpl. Tryon DS to duty per VOCO. 1st Lt. Peekand Porada, 2nd Lts. G. B. Williams, Hicks, T/Sgts. R. E. Thompson and Osborne, S/Sgts. Hatton and Zeigler DSXC to Duty. S/Sgt. Swierz DSXC to RAF Hosp Felixstowe.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer – 1 Pilot 0:45 man-hour.
A/C Recognition – 10 Combat crewmen 10:00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
Abortive Mission to Paris, France.
24 June 1943 – Capt. Davison duty to DS per Par1, SO 97, 91st Bomb Group, June 23, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer – 2 Pilots 2:00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition – 17 combat crewmen 17:00 man-hours
Spotlight Trainer – 3 gunners 1:30 man-hours.
Code – 1 Radar Operator 3:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew cross-country for 1 hour. 3 A/C flew locally for a total time of 4 hours.
25 June 1943 – Capt. Davison DS to duty. 1st Lts. Peek and Porada and T/Sgt. Thompson duty to DS, London per Par 1, SO 98, 91st Bomb Group, June 24, 1943. 1st Lts. Arp, Berkey, 2nd Lts. Boyle, Carlson, Gelles, Hexum, McAvoy, Sherman, T/Sgts. Allston, Henley, Wenninghoff, S/Sgts. Bara, Babushka, Hayes, Millward, Pratt, Pvts. Marko, Sams assigned and joined Squadron per Par 4, SO 99, 91st Bomb Group, June 25, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for a total time of 1 hour 45 minutes.
MISSION TO HAMBURG, GERMANY.
Squadron supplied three aircraft for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
379 0902 26,600 ft 10x500
679 0835 27,000 ft 10x500
763 0845 27,000 ft 10x500
Ac # 816 was flown by another Squadron and dropped its bombs.
BOMBING RESULTS: Due to extreme undercast at the primary target most bombs were dropped on targets of opportunity in North West Germany. Bombing results could not be observed.
FLAK: Meager inaccurate heavy flak all along the route.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 70-75 E/A consisting of FW 190s, and Me 109s with a smattering of Ju 88s all along the route. Most of the attacks were made on other formations.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: A/C # 679 – S/Sgt. M. A. LaSota Me 109 Damaged.
A/C # 679 - S/Sgt. M. A. LaSota Me 109 No Claim
A/C # 379 – T/Sgt. F. J. Parkerson Me 109 Destroyed.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION:
A/C # 379: Capt. E. F. Riley (P), Major C. G. Gillespie (CP), Lt. R. J.
Schwendiman (N), Lt. J. J. Bamber (B), Lt. A. E. Wieneth (N), T/Sgt. F. J.
Parkerson, Sgt. F. G. Seaver, T/ Sgt. R. G. Lee, Sgt. G. L. Dobson, S/ Sgt. J.
J. Sweeney.
A/C # 679: Lt. E. M. Lockhart (P), Lt. T. G. Wilson (CP), Lt. G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B), T/Sgt. T. R. Cetnarowski. S/Sgt. M. A. LaSota, T/Sgt. W. C. Darden, S/Sgts. G. Serafin, A. W. Burns, Sgt. J. Husick.
A/C # 763: 1st Lt. H. T. Lay (P), F/O R. A. Pitts (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. R. W. Fuller (B), T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Sgt. V. O. Miller, Sgt. R. L. Glague, S/Sgts. W. A. Gottschalk, C. W. Clark, L. R. Rivera.
The following EM flew with the 323rd Squadron and were credited with this mission: T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgt. D. J. Aldrich, Sgt. C. W. Raphoon.
26 June 1943 - Cpl. Funk duty to DS AAF Station 582 per par 13, SO 163, 1st Bomb Wing, June 20, 1943. 1st Lt. Wallin duty to DS Air Sea rescue School RAF Station Blackpool per Par 9, SO 168, June 25, 1943. S/Sgt. F. King and Pvt. Gramesty assigned and joined Squadron per par 4, SO 99, 91st Bomb Group, June 25, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer – 2 Pilots 2:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew cross-country for 36 minutes.
MISSION TO COUBLAY, FRANCE.
Squadron supplied 2 A/C for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
816 -----------------------Abortive sortie--------------------------------------
437 -------------------------Aborted---------------------------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: Bombs brought back. Visibility 8-10/10ths.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 15-20 yellow-nosed FW 190 were seen which followed the formation for 45 minutes, but did not attack this group.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C # 816: Lt. H. T. Lay (P), F/O R. A. Pitts (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. R. W. Fuller (B), T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Sgt. W. F. Jones, Jr., T/Sgt. W. F. Lancaster, S/Sgts. W. A. Gottschalk, L. E. Rivera, C. W. Clark.
27 June 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for 1 hour. 1 A/C flew cross-country for 3 hours.
28 June 1943 – 1st Lts. Peek and Porada and T/ Sgt. Thompson DS to duty 27 June. T/Sgt. Lancaster transferred to Casual Pool 12th RCD AAF Station 591 per Par 4, SO 170, 1st Bomb Wing, June 27, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Lecture on Mission Secrecy 106 combat crewman 53 man-hours.
FLYING: MISSION TO ST. NAZAIRE, FRANCE.
Squadron supplied 4 A/C for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
379 1711 26,000 ft 2x2,000
043 1711 25,000 ft 2x2,000
816 1712 26,000 ft 2x2,000
437 1712 25,300 ft 2x2,000
BOMBING RESULTS: Very good. Hits reported on MPI, as well as concentrated hits in the target area. Great clouds of brown and black smoke seen for many miles.
FLAK: Meager flak reported on the way into the target area. Moderate but accurate the target area, some ships reporting hits from the flak.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: About 40 E/A attacked the formation for about an hour and a half. Poor tactics were employed by E/A and they did not press home their attacks.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: A/C # 379 – S/Sgt. J. J. Sweeney FW 190 Destroyed.
A/C # 043 – Sgt. John Fusick FW 190 Destroyed.
A/C # 437 – T/Sgt. W. H. Boggan FW 190 Destroyed.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION:
A/C # 379: Capt. E. F. Riley (P), Lt. J. H. McPartlin (CP), Lt. G. H. Carlson
(N), Lt. J. J. Bamber (B), T/Sgt. F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgt. J. J. Sweeney, T/Sgt.
R. G. Lee, S/Sgts. J. O. Carter, C. E. Allen, Capt. J. C. Walker (O).
A/C # 043: Lt. E. M. Lockhart (P), Lt. T. G. Wilson (CP), Lt. G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B), T/Sgt. T. R. Cetnarowski, Sgt. C. W. Raphoon, T/Sgt. W. C. Darden, S/Sgt. G. Serafin, Sgt. J. Husick, S/Sgt. A. W. Burns.
A/C # 816: Lt. H. T. Lay (P), F/O R. A. Pitts (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. R. W. Fuller (B), T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Agt. V. O. Miller, T/Sgt. R. L. Olague, S/Sgts. W. A. Gottschalk, L. R. Rivera, C. W. Clark.
A/C # 437: Lt. D. H. Frank (P), Lt. K. B. Rutledge (CP), Lt. D. M. Williams (N), Lt. W. E. Sticklen (B), T/Sgts. W. H. Boggan, I. E. Narter, E. D. Heatherly, S/Sgts. E. J. Booth, N. G. Sanschagrin, A. J. Allison.
29 June 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Bomb Trainer – 2 Bombardiers 2:00 man-hours.
Harwell trainer – 4 Radar Operators 6:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew cross-country for 1 hour, 30 minutes.
MISSION TO TRIQUEVILLE, FRANCE.
Squadron supplied 4 A/C for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
591 1850 ----------------sortie-------------------------------------------
043 ----------------------------------sortie-------------------------------------------
639 ----------------------------------sortie-------------------------------------------
379 ----------------------------------sortie-------------------------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: No bombs dropped. Target area covered by 10/10ths clouds.
FLAK: None.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C # 379: Capt. E. F. Riley (P), Lt. J. H. McPartlin (CP), Lt. D. M. Williams (N), Lt. T. E. Ashinhurst (B), T/Sgt. F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgt. J. J. Sweeney, T/Sgt. R. G. Lee, S/Sgts. J. O. Carter, Jr., C. E. Allen, G. L. Dobson.
A/C # 043: Lt. E. M. Lockhart (P), Lt. T. G. Wilson (CP), Lt. G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B), T/Sgt. T. R. Cetnarowski, Sgt. J. Husick, T/Sgt. W. C. Darden, S/Sgts. G. Serafin, A. W. Burns, C. W. Raphoon.
A/C # 591: Lt. H. T. Lay (P), Lt. E. D. Arp (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. R. W. Fuller (B), T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Sgt. L. R. Rivera, T/Sgt. E. D. Heatherly, S/Sgts. W. A. Gottschalk, V. O. Miller, C. W. Clark.
A/C # 679: Lt. W. H. Wheeler (P), Lt. D. H. Frank (CP), Lt. J. B. Newberry (N), Lt. D. E. Woodward (B), T/Sgt. B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgt. R. O. Gillett, T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgts. L. H. Thomas, J. J. McGovern, J. P. McBride.
Lts. J. P. McAvoy, G. H. Carlson loaned as Navigators to the 324th and 322nd Squadrons, respectively.
30 June 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer – 4 Pilots 4:00 man-hours.
Code Practice – 4 Bombardiers and Navigators 2:00 man-hours.
Code Check – 1 Radar Operator 2:00 man-hours.
Dinghy Lecture – 2 Radar Operators 1:30 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer – 2 Engineers 1:00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition – All combat crews 17:00 man-hours
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for 1 hour, 45 minutes. 1 A/c flew cross-country for 45 minutes.
401st DAILY REPORTS
prepared by 1st Lt. J. E. Nilson
1 September 1943 –
S/Sgt. Pacheco duty to DS, 10th Replacement Depot per Par 1, SO 134,
AAF Station 121, 21 August 1943. S/Sgt. Allen (Hosp) is in
Link Trainer 4 pilots 3.30 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 3 b’d’rs 3.00 man-hours.
Gunnery Instructions 10 gunners 20.00 man-hours.
Radio School 5 Radar Ops 20.00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 25 combat crew 25.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1A/C flew locally for
1 hour and 45 minutes. 1 A/C flew cross-country for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
401st DAILY REPORTS
prepared by 1st Lt. J. E. Nilson
1 July 1943 – M/Sgt.
Cordes duty to DS London per Par 1, SO 100, 91st Bomb Group, June 30,
1943. 1st Lt. Bamber transferred to 12th RCD per Par 21,
SO 171, 1st Bomb Wing, June 29,1943. S/Sgt. O. O. Howard transferred
to CCRC 11 per Par 22, SO 173, 1st Bomb Wing, June 29, 1943.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew
cross-country for 6 hours and 45 minutes.
2 July 1943 – NO
PERSONNEL CHANGES>
Link Trainer – 3 Pilots 3:30
man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer – 4 Gunners 2:00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
3 July 1943 – 2nd Lts. Blackmon, Cook, Smith, Warose, T/Sgts. Halloran, Reidy, S/Sgts. Conricode,
and J. D. Hall assigned and joined Squadron per par 4, SO 105, 91st Bomb Group, July 5, 1943. 2nd Lts. Ball,
T. G. Price and Pasztor DS to
duty.
Harwell Trainer – 5 radar Operators 2:30 man-hours.
Skeet Shooting – 10 combat crewman 20:00 man-hours.
Code Check – 1 radar Operator 1:00 man-hour.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
2 hours. 2 A/C flew high altitude formation flight for 7 hours.
4 July 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
FLYING:
Squadron supplied 5 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT
AT TARGET BOMBS
ON TARGET
379 1240 22,000 ft 10x500
816 1239 21,500 ft 10x500
437 1240 21,500 ft 10x500
484 1239 22,000 ft 10x500
043 1241 21,800 ft 10x500
RESULTS OF BOMBING: Hits well
concentrated in target area. Believe many hits on MPI. Smoke from target visible
for 20 minutes.
FLAK: Meager inaccurate flak,
though heavy reported from only a few places along the route, and at the target.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 20-30 single-engine
E/A attacked the entire formation although only one pass was made at our group.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
The 91st Bomb Group
led this raid with Lt. Col. Clement Wurzbach, the Group Commander flying as
Pilot with Lt. Riley in A/C # 379, from this Squadron.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C # 379: Lt. Col. Clement K.
Wurzbach (P), Capt. E. F. Riley (CP), Lt. R. J. Schwendiman (N), Lt. D. M.
Williams (N), Lt. Ashinhurst (B), Lt. N. A. Daniels (TG), T/Sgt. F. J.
Parkerson, S/Sgt. J. O. Carter, Jr., T/Sgt. R. G. Lee, S/Sgts. J. J. Sweeney, G.
L. Dobson.
A/C # 816: Lt. W. H. Wheeler
(P), Lt. L. J. Bianchi (CP), Lt. J. B. Newberry (N), Lt. D. K. Woodward (B),
T/Sgt. B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgt. R. O. Gillett, T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgts. L. H.
Thomas, J. P. McBride, J. J. McGovern.
A/C # 437: Lt. H. T. Lay (P),
Lt. E. D. Arp (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. R. W. Fuller (B), T/Sgt. R. C.
Cameron, S/Sgt. V. O. Miller, T/Sgt. J. B. Wenninghoff, S/Sgts. W. A.
Gottschalk, C. W. Clark, L. R. Rivera.
A/C # 484: Lt. D. H. Frank
(P), Maj. C. G. Gillespie (CP), Lt. G. H. Carlson (N), Lt. W. E. Sticklen (B),
T/Sgts. W. H. Boggan, I. E. Narter, E. D. Heatherly, S/Sgts. E. J. Booth, A. J.
Allison, N. G. Sanschagrin.
A/C # 043: Lt. E. M. Lockhart
(P), Lt. T. G. Wilson (CP), Lt. G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B),
T/Sgt. T. R. Cetnarowski, Sgt. C. W. Raphoon, T/Sgt. W. C. Darden, S/Sgts. G.
(NMI) Burns, John (NMI) Husick.
1st Lts. Peek,
Porada, 2nd Lts. Hicks, G. B. Williams duty to leave at Stanbridge
Earl’s Rest Home per Par 2; T/Sgts. Osborne, Thompson, S/Sgts. Hatton, Zeigler
duty to leave at Moalsford Manor per Par 3, SO 111, AAF station 121, July 1,
1943. Cpls. Breed, Dickerson, Pfcs. C. C. Brown, Carper, Pvts. Rogers, Scagel,
E. C. White assigned and joined Squadron per Par 1, SO 105, 91st Bomb
group, July 5, 1943.
Security and P/W – 6 new combat crewmen 12:00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer – 1
Bombardier 1:00 man-hour.
Bomb Fuse Lecture – 6
Bombardiers 3:00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer – 6 Radar
Operators 9:00 man-hours.
Flying Control – 4
Pilots
4:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 3 A/C flew formation
for a total time of 4 hours 30 minutes.
1 A/C flew cross-country for 3
hours and 30 minutes.
6 July 1943 – Sgt.
Bishop duty to DS
Link Trainer – 3
Pilots 3:00 man-hours.
Target Identification – 6 Bombardiers 6:00 man-hours.
Hot News Reporting & Review of A/C Reco. Grds. 75 combat crewmen 37:30 man-hours.
FLYING: 3 A/C flew formation
for a total time of 4 hours, 15 minutes.
1 A/C flew cross-country for 1
hour and 35 minutes.
7 July 1943 – S/Sgts.
Lamplot and Roe assigned and joined Squadron per Par 2, SO 109, 91st Bomb Group, July 12, 1943.
Shadowgraph – 5 combat
crewmen 2:30 man-hours.
A/C Recognition – 29 combat crewmen
29:00 man-hours.
Radio Procedures – 4 Radar Operators 4:00 man-hours.
Bomb Fuse Lecture – 15 combat crewmen
7:30 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer – 5 Radar
Operators 7:30 man-hours.
Link Trainer – 1
Pilot
1:00 man-hour.
Code –
2 Radar Operators 1:00 man-hour.
FLYING: 3 A/C flew formation
flight for a total of 4.5 hours.
4 A/C flew cross-country for
total time of 5.5 hours.
8 July 1943 – Capt.
Riley, 1st Lt. Ashinhurst and T/Sgt. Lee transferred to Casual Pool,
12th RCD, RAF Station 591 per Par 20, 1st Lt. Schwendiman
transferred to 4th Bomb Wing per Par 21, SO 178, Hq, 1st Bomb Wing, July 5, 1943.
Spotlight Trainer – 2
Gunners 1:00 man-hours.
Importance of Briefing – 56 combat crewmen 28:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 5 A/C flew a high
altitude formation flight for a total time off 10 hours and 15 minutes.
9 July 1943 – 1st Lt. Ryan (hosp) transferred to Det of Patients, 2nd Evac Hosp per Par
2, SO 114, AAF Station 121, July 5, 1943. Pfc. Guignon transferred to 323rd Squadron Pvt. McCormick assigned and joined Squadron per Par 2, SO 106, 91st Bomb Group, July 7, 1943.
Link Trainer –
4 Pilots
4:00 man-hours.
Sig of Briefing –
25 combat crewmen 12:30 man-hours.
Navigation –
4 Bombardiers 4:00 man-hours.
Bomb Theory –
3 Navigator 3:00
man-hours.
Skeet Shooting –
9 combat crewmen 18:00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer –
1 Radar Operator 1:30 man-hours
Import & Sig of Interrog – 54 combat crewmen
27:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew
cross-country for 30 minutes. 4 A/C flew locally , formation, for a total time
of 7 hours.
10 July 1943 – NO
PERSONNEL CHANGES.
FLYING:
Squadron supplied 5 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
816 ----------------------sortie----------------------------------------------
043
----------------------sortie----------------------------------------------
437 ----------------------sortie----------------------------------------------
763 ----------------------aborted-------------------------------------------
379 ----------------------did not take-off---------------------------------
RESULTS OF BOMBING: None.
Bombs brought back. 10/10ths undercast.
FLAK: Meager, inaccurate AA
fire reported throughout mission.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 50-75 E/A, FW
190 and Me 110 reported. E/A seemed to be waiting for the formation.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: A/C # 437: S/Sgt. C.
W.
A/C # 043: S/Sgt. G. Serafin FW 190 Destroyed.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C # 816: 1st Lt. T. G. Wilson (P), Lt. P. Berkey (CP), Lt. G. H.
Carlson (N), Lt. W. L. Boyle (B), S/Sgt. F. C. King. T/Sgt. C. E. Alston, Sgt.
L. Gramesty, Sgt. R. J. Sams, S/Sgt. G. G. Pratt, Sgt. J. Marko.
A/C # 043: Lt. E. M. Lockhart
(P), Lt C. M. Woodbury (CP), Lt G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B),
T/Sgts. W. C. Darden, T. R. Cetnarowski, S/Sgts. G. Serafin, J. Husick, Sgt. C.
W. Raphoon, S/Sgt. A. W. Burns.
A/C # 437: Lt. E. T. Lay (P),
lt. E. D. Arp (CP), Lt. C. H> Blackmon (N), Lt. R. W. Fuller (B), T/Sgts. E.
F. Robertson, R. C. Cameron, S/Sgts. R. W. Gottschalk, I. E. Rivera, V. O.
Miller, C. W. Clark.
11 July 1943 – 1st Lt Wallin DS to duty.
FLYING: None.
12 July 1943 – 2nd Lt. Newberry duty to DS, AAF Station 112, per par 10, SO 181, 1st Bomb Wing, July 8, 1943. 2nd Lt. Centopodis assigned and joined
Squadron on DS 8th AF S-2 Sect per Par 3, SO 196, Hq. 8th AF, July 3, 1943.
All Pilots Briefing - 18
Pilots 27:00 man-hours.
Target Identification – 11 Bombardiers 11:00
man-hours.
Navigation Class – 5
Bombardiers 5:00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition – 45 combat crewmen
45:00 man-hours.
Flying Control – 18
Pilots 9:00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer – 6 Combat
crewmen 3:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer –
4 Pilots 4:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Lecture – 2 combat
crewmen 3:00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
13 July 1943 – 1st Lts. Peek, Porada, 2nd Lts. Hicks, G. R. Williams, T/Sgts. Osborne,
Thompson, S/Sgts. Hatton, Zeigler leave to duty as of July 12, 1943.
Target Identification – 14 combat crewmen 14:00 man-hours.
Bomb Theory –
6 Bombardiers 6:00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer – 4 Radar
Operators 6:00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer –
3 Bombardiers 3:00 man-hours.
Skeet Shooting – 12 combat
crewmen 12:00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
14 July 1943 – NO
PERSONNEL CHANGES.
FLYING:
Squadron supplied 6 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 0742
24,600
ft 24x100
591 0742 24,200 ft 24x100
399 0742 25,000 ft 24x100
179 0742
25,000
ft 24x100
816 0743 24,000 ft 24x100
763 0742.5 24,000 ft 24x100
RESULTS OF BOMBING: EXCELLENT.
Many hits were observed on the MPI, and in the target area. A large column of
black smoke, 10,000 feet high was seen coming from the target area.
FLAK: Meager, inaccurate flak
was experienced in vicinity of (Unreadable) Target area and Abbeville. Some
crews, however, reported flak as being very accurate, for they received hits on
their aircraft.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Only two nose
attacks made on this group, but heavily concentrated attacks were observed on
the group below. About 25 E/A were seen.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C #484: Lt. D. H. Frank (P),
Lt. K. R. Rutledge (CP), Lt. W. E. Sticklen (B), Lt. J. M. McPartlin (O), Lt. D.
M. Williams (N), J. J. Halleran, S/Sgt. J. O. Carter, T/Sgts. W. H. Boggan, C.
E. Alston, S/Sgt. G. G. Pratt, Sgts. R. J. Sams, J. Marks.
A/C # 399: Lt. H. T. Lay (P),
Lt. E. D. Arp (CP), Lt. C. H. Blackmon (N), Lt. R. W. Fuller (B), T/Sgt. D. F.
Robertson, S/Sgt. D. F, Gottschalk, T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Sgts. V. O. Miller,
L. R. Rivera, C. W. Clark.
A/C # 379: Lt. E. M. Lockhart
(P), Lt. C. M. Woodbury (CP), Lt. G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. F. Sherwin (B),
T/Sgt. W. C. Darden, S/Sgt. G. Serafin, T/Sgt. T. R. Cetnarowski, Sgt. C. W.
Raphoon, S/Sgts. J. Husick, A. W. Burns.
A/C # 763: Lt. R. C. Heller
(P), Lt. W. J. Rowland (CP), Lt. J. P. McAvoy (N0, Lt. R. E. Hall (B), T/Sgt. W.
T. Holmes, S/Sgt. J. J. Sweeney, T/Sgt. J. M. Turner, S/Sgts. T. G. Price, G. L.
Dobson,
A. J. Pasztor.
A/C # 816: Lt. W. H. Wheeler
(P), Lt. L. J. Bianchi (CP), Lt. G. F. Lausted (N), Lt. D. E. Woodward (B),
T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgt. L. H. Thomas, T/Sgt. B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgts. R. O.
Gillett, J. J. McGovern,
J. P. McBride.
15 July 1943 – NO PERSONNEL
CHANGES.
A/C Recognition - 52 combat crewmen 52:00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
16 July 1943 – Cpl. Cole
duty to DS, AAF Station 582 per Par 1, SO 182, 1st Bomb Wing, July 9,
1943. S/Sgt. J. O. Carter transferred to 11 CCRC and S/Sgt. Sweeney transferred
to 12th RCD, Station 591 per Par 15, SO 187, 1st Bomb
Wing, July 14, 1943. Cpls. Aarhein, Rodgers, Latva, and Starner assigned and
joined Squadron per Par 7, SO 111, 91st Bomb Group, July 15, 1943.
A/C Recognition - 14 combat crewmen 14:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer - 3 Pilots 3:00 man-hours.
A 30 minute lecture was given to the entire Squadron on Postal Regulations and Combat Security.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew
cross-country for 30 minutes. 6 A/c flew training mission for a total time of 15
hours.
17 July 1943 – NO PERSONNEL
CHANGES>
FLYING:
Squadron supplied 6 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMB ON TARGET
379------------------------sortie----------------16x250—jettisoned.
591------------------------sortie----------------16x250---jettisoned
437------------------------sortie----------------16x250---jettisoned
484------------------------sortie----------------16x250---jettisoned
763------------------------sortie----------------16x250---jettisoned
816------------------------sortie----------------16x250---jettisoned
RESULTS OF BOMBING: Formation
recalled before bombs were dropped. High overcast prevented selection of a
target of opportunity. One crew reported large column of black smoke coming thru
overcast after bombs were dropped in the vicinity of
FLAK: Meager to moderate flak
reported.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: About 35 E/A
composed of FW 190s, Me 109s and some Me 110s attacked our formation, but did
not press home these attacks. E/A came in in pairs and three at a time.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: S/Sgt J. P. McBride
– FW 190 Destroyed.
SPECIAL NOTE: A/C #763
received heavy E/A attacks causing much damage. Control cables suffered the most
damage, and the aircraft was forced to leave the formation about ten miles off
the English coast. Pilot gave orders to abandon the ship, and the following men
bailed out: Lt. J. P. McAvoy, Lt J. M. Hexum, T/Sgt. J. B. Wenninghoff, S/Sgts.
A. Beluschak, D. W. Millard, P. C. Bara, D. L. Hayes, F/O Pitts, the Pilot and
Lt A. E. Wieneth, the Copilot, were able to land at a nearby RAF Airdrome.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C # 379: Lt. D. H. Frank
(P), Lt. K. B. Rutledge (CP), Lt. D. M. Williams (N), Lt. W. E. Sticklen (B),
T/Sgts. W. H. Boggan, I. E. Narter, J. J. Halloran, S/Sgts. G. L. Dobson, A. J.
Allison, N. J. Sanschagrin.
A/C # 591: Lt. T. G. Wilson
(P), Lt. P. Berley (CP), Lt. G. H. Carlson (N), Lt W. L. Boyle (B), T/Sgt. C. E.
Alston, S/Sgts. G. C. Pratt, F. C. King, Sgts. L. Gramesty, J. Marko, R. J.
Sams.
A/C # 437: Lt. H. T. Lay (P),
Lt. E. D. Arp (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. R. W. Fuller (B), T/Sgt. R. C.
Cameron, S/Sgt. V. O. Miller, T/Sgt. D. F. Robertson, S/Sgts. W. F. Gottschalk,
C. W. Clark, L. R. Rivera.
A/C # 816: Lt. W. H. Wheeler
(P), Lt. N. A. Daniels (CP), Lt. C. H. Blackmon (N), Lt. W. J. Warose (B),
T/Sgt. B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgt. R. O. Gillett, T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgts. L. H.
Thomas, J. P. McBride, J. J. McGovern.
A/C # 484: Lt. R. C. Heller
(P), Lt. W. J. Rowland (CP), Lt. W. H. Ferguson (N), Lt. R. E. Ball (B), T/Sgt.
J.
M. Turner, S/Sgt. T. G. Price, T/Sgt. W. T. Holmes, S/Sgts. K. L. Jones, C. E.
Allen, A. J. Pasztor.
A/C #763: F/O R. A. Pitts (P),
Lt. A. E. Wieneth (CP), Lt. J. P. McAvoy (N), Lt. J. M. Hexum (B), T/Sgt. R. W.
Henley, S/Sgt. P. C. Bara, T/Agt. J. B. Wenninghoff, S/Sgts. R. A. Beluschak, D.
L. Hayes, D. W. Millard.
18 July 1943 – Cpl. Latva
duty to DS with MP Detachment. M/Sgt. Docais, Sgts. Karas, Popowitz and Zentz
duty to DSXC, Tempsford.
Dinghy Lecture – 10 combat crewmen 15:00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
19 July 1943 – 2nd Lt. Johnson appointed 1st Lt. Per par 7, SO 192, HQ. ETOUSA, July 11,
1943.
Dinghy Drill and Lecture – 20 combat crewmen 30:00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition –
35 combat crewmen 35:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer –
4 Pilots 4:00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer – 6 Gunners
3:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
1 hour and 45 minutes.
20 July 1943 – Sgt. Bishop
DS to duty.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew locally for
4 hours.
21 July 1943 – NO PERSONNEL
CHANGES.
Target Identification – 16 Bomb and Nav 16 man-hours.
Code Check –
1 Radar Operator 1:00 man-hour.
Bomb Trainer
2 Bombardiers 2:00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer – 2 Radar Operators 3:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
1 hour and 30 minutes. 2 A/C flew cross-country for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
22 July 1943 – T/Sgt.
Cottrell (DS) transferred to Det of Patients, 20th
Target Identification – 6 Bomb and Navs 6:00 man-hours.
Lecture for Bomb & Navs.- 10 Bomb & Navs 10:00 man-hours.
Parachute Procedures
– 42 combat crewmen 42:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer –
5 Pilots 5:00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer – 10 Gunners
5:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew
cross-country for a total time of 4 hours.
23 July 1943 – NO PERSONNEL
CHANGES.
Harwell Trainer – 3 Radar Operators 6:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer – 1 Pilot 1:00 man-hour.
FLYING: 3 A/C flew a training mission for a total time of 19 hours.
24 July 1943 – NO PERSONNEL
CHANGES.
FLYING: 4 A/C flew a local
flight for a total time of 7 hours. 1 A/C flew cross-country for 45 minutes.
Squadron provided 5 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
379 1325 15,000 ft 10x500
527 1324.5 15,000 ft 10x500
484 1322 15,100 ft 10x500
679 1325 14,600 ft 10x500
437
1325 15,000 ft 10x500
BOMBING RESULTS: Excellent.
Many hits observed in target area, as well as on the MPI. Immense , high column
of yellowish-black smoke seen in the air long after leaving the target.
FLAK:
Meager,
inaccurate light AA fire at the target.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
SPECIAL NOTE: This raid, the
first ever carried to Norwegian soil by American bombers, was immensely
successful. Major. C. G. Gillespie, Commanding Officer of this Squadron led the
Group on this raid.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C # 379: Lt. D. H. Frank
(P), Maj. C. G. Gillespie (CP), Lt. D. M. Williams (N), Lt. W. E. Sticklen (B),
Lt. K. B. Rutledge (TG), T/Sgts.
W. H. Boggan, I. E. Narter, J.
J. Halloran, S/Sgts. G. L. Dobson, N. G. Sanschagrin.
A/C # 527: Lt. T. P. Wilson
(P), Lt. P. Berkey (CP), Lt. G. H. Carlson (N), Lt. W. L. Boyle (B), T/Sgt. C.
E. Alston, Sgt. R. J. Sams, S/Sgt. F. C. King, Sgts. L. Gramesty, J. Marko,
S/Sgt. G. G. Pratt.
A/C # 484: Lt. W. H. Wheeler
(P), Lt. J. H. McPartlin (CP), Lt. J. B. Newberry (N), Lt. D. E. Woodward (B),
T/Sgt. B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgt. R. O. Gillett, T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgts. L. M.
Thomas, J. P. McBride, J. J. McGovern.
A/C # 679: Lt. R. C. Heller
(P), Lt. W. J. Rowland (CP), Lt. W. H. Ferguson (N), Lt. R. E. Ball (B), T/Sgt.
J. M. Turner, S/Sgt. T. G. Price, T/Sgt. W. T. Holmes, S/Sgts. K. L> Jones,
A. J. Pasztor, N. F. Jones, Jr.
A/C # 437: Lt. H. T. Lay (P),
Lt. E. D. Arp (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. R. W. Fuller (B), T/Sgt. R. C.
Cameron, S/Sgt. V. O. Miller, T/Sgt. D. F. Robertson, S/Sgts. W. A. Gottschalk,
C. W. Clark, L. R. Rivera.
25 July 1943 – Cpl. Boudreau
assigned and joined Squadron per Par 2, SO 123, AAF Station 121, July 23, 1943.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
30 minutes.
Squadron provided 3 A/c for this mission, all of which were used as spares. The
spares were not required to fill in, and turned back before reaching the enemy
coast. The aircraft were not given credit for the mission.
26 July 1943 – 1st Lt. McPartlin appointed Capt. Per Par 15, SO 196, Hq. ETOUSA, July 15, 1943. 1st Lt Lay appointed Capt. per Par 4, SO 196, Hq. 8th AF, July 15, 1943.
FLYING:
Squadron provided 6 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
816-----------------------------aborted-----------10x500
jettisoned
043
1156 27,500 ft 10x500
437-----------------------------aborted-----------10x500
brought back
763-----------------------------aborted-----------10x500
brought back
679 1140
28,000
ft 10x500
591 1201 28,000 ft 10x500
RESULTS OF BOMBING: Target
believed to be hit. Dark brown smoke seen coming from the target area.
FLAK: Meager on the way to
target. Flak very heavy and intense and accurate at the target----seemed to
literally fill the sky. Meager, inaccurate flak reported on the way out.
ENEMY FIGHTERS: 30 to 40 E/A
were seen in the vicinity of our formation and were in sight for some 77
minutes. Attacks were medium in intensity. E/A not being as eager to press home
attacks as usual.
CASUALTIES: T/Sgt. F. J.
Parkerson, .30 Caliber slug in right arm. Lt McAvoy, frozen hand incurred after
passing out because of lack of oxygen.
CLAIMS: None.
SPECIAL NOTE: A/C #679 had
severe engine trouble just before reaching the enemy coast. F/O Pitts, the
Pilot, deciding that the safety of his crew, ship, and himself, depended on
staying with the formation for protection, elected to do just that. Ordering the
crew to jettison the bombs and salvo all loose equipment, he managed to stay
with the formation for a while, but gradually dropped back. His A/C then began
to receive constant and concentrated attacks from E/A for over an hour. But due
to skillful flying he was able to evade destruction, bring his A/C safely across
the channel and land at an English base on the coast. Lt. Hicks, the Bombardier,
was just starting operations again after having been recuperating from the effects of a ditching in the
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C # 043: Lt. E. M. Lockhart
(P), Lt. C. M. Woodbury (CP), Lt. G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B),
T/Sgt. T. R. Cetnarowski, Sgt. C. W. Raphoon, T/Sgt. W. C. Darden, S/Sgts. G.
Serafin, J. Husick, A. W. Burns.
A/C # 679: F/O R. A. Pitts
(P), Lt. K. B. Rutledge (CP), Lt. J. P. McAvoy (N), Lt. C. H. Hicks (B), T/Sgt.
F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgt. W. P. Jones, T/Sgt. W. T. Holmes, S/Sgts. R. D. Hatton,
F. G. Seaver, D. J. Aldrich.
A/C # 591: Lt. T. G. Wilson
(P), Lt. P. Berkey (CP), Lt. G. H. Carlson (N), Lt. W. L. Boyle (B), T/Sgt. C.
E. Alston, S/Sgts. G. G. Pratt, F. C. King. Sgts. F. L. Gramesty, R. J. Sams, J.
Marko.
27 July 1943 – S/Sgt.
McConnell (hosp0 transferred to Det of Patients, 2nd Evac Hosp per
Par3, SO 125, Station 121, July 25, 1943. 1st lt. Ryan assigned and
joined Squadron per Par 2, SO 116, 91st Bomb Group, July 26, 1943.
A/C Recognition –
48 combat crewmen 48:00 man-hours.
Shadowgraph –
1 Gunner 1:00 man-hour.
Harwell Trainer –
4 Radar Operators 6:00 man-hours.
Briefing, Interrogation Observations – 82 Combat crewmen 41:00 Man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
1 hour and 40 minutes. 3 A/C flew a high altitude formation flight for 17 hours
and 30 minutes.
28 July 1943 – S/Sgt. L. C.
Pierce, Sgts. Bendickson, Patton, Peters and Cpl. Tryon duty to DS, Ridgewell
per VOCO.
FLYING:
Squadron provided 7 aircraft
for this mission.
No bombs were dropped on the
target because of high overcast all over the Continent. All bombs brought back
except one A/C which jettisoned its bombs in the channel.
BOMBING RESULTS: Nothing to
report.
FLAK: Meager inaccurate flak
was reported from tip
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 1 Ju 88
sighted crossing in front of our formation. No action.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C # 043: Lt. E. M. Lockhart
(P), Lt. C. M. Woodbury (CP), Lt. G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B),
T/Sgt. W. C. Darden, S/Sgt. G. Serafin, T/Sgt. T. Cetnarowski. Sgt. C. W.
Raphoon, S/Sgts. J. Husick, A. W. Burns.
A/C # 487: Lt. A. E. Wieneth
(P), Lt. E. D. Cook (CP), Lt. C. H. Blackmon (N), Lt. W, J, Warose (B), T/Sgt.
J. J. Halloran, S/Sgt. J. W. Hall, T/Sgt. C. E. Reidy, S/Sgts. V. E. Lamplot, E.
A. Roe, E. J. Conrocode.
A/C # 591: Lt. T. G. Wilson
(P), Lt. P. Berkey (CP), Lt. G. H. Carlson (N), Lt. W. L. Boyle (B), T/Sgt. C.
E. Alston, S/Sgt. G. C. Pratt, Sgts. L. Gramesty, R. J. Sams, J. Marko, S/Sgt.
F. G. King.
A/C # 484: Lt. W. H. Wheeler
(P), Lt. L. J. Bianchi (CP), Lt. J. B. Newberry (N), Lt. D. E. Woodward (B),
T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgt. L. H. Thomas, T/Sgt. B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgts. R. O.
Gillett, J. J. McGovern, A. J. Allison.
A/C # 763: Lt. E. D. Arp (P),
Lt. H. Sherman (CP), Lt. G. F. Laustad (N), Lt. C. H. Hicks (B), T/Sgt. J. B.
Wenninghoff, S/Sgt. A. Beluschak,
T/Sgt. R. W.
A/C # 587: Lt. R. C. Heller
(P), Lt. W. J. Rowland (CP), Lt. W. H. Ferguson (N), Lt. R. E. Ball (B), T/Sgt.
W. T. Holmes, S/Sgt. K. L. Jones, T/Sgt. J. M. Turner, S/Sgts. T. G. Price, A.
J. Pasztor, H. A. Harmon.
A/C # 162: Capt. H. T. Lay
(P), Lt. J Gelles (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. R. W. Fuller (B), T/Sgts. D.
F. Robertson, R. C. Cameron, S/Sgts. W. A. Gottschalk, V. O. Miller, C. W.
Clark, L. R. Rivera.
29 July 1943 – T/3 Leibson
assigned and joined Squadron per Par 5, SO 170, AAF Station 591, 12th RCD, July 27, 1943. S/Sgt. Carey, Cpls. Castleberry, Christianson, J. A. Evans,
Edmondson, Hinds and Klamm transferred to 323rd Squadron per Par 1,
SO 117, 91st Bomb Group, July 27, 1943. 2nd Lt. Contopodis
(DS) and Rowland appointed 1st Lts. per Par 8. SO 204, Hq ETOUSA,
July 23, 1943.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew locally for
3 hours 15 minutes.
Squadron provided 7 A/C for
this mission.
Squadron led the group on this
mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
921 0901 26,800 ft 10x500
587 0900 26,700 ft 10x500
225 0901 27,000 ft 10x500
484 0900.5 27,000 ft 10x500
763 0904 27,000 ft 10x500
043 0900.5 27,300 ft 10x500
437 0859 26,700 ft 10x500
BOMBING RESULTS: Very good.
Many hits noted on the MPI. Target area well covered.
FLAK: Meager, inaccurate flak
into target and on the way out. Intense accurate flak at the target.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: About 30-40
E/A were seen. E/A did not press home attacks, but preferred to stay some
distance away and fire. Any attacks that were pressed home were soon broken up.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C # 921: (324th A/C) Lt. W. H. Wheeler (P), Maj. C. G. Gillespie (CP),
Lt. J. B. Newberry (N), Lt. W.
E. Sticklen (B), T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgt.
L. H. Thomas, T/Sgt. B. P.
Scurlock, S/Sgts. R. O. Gillett, J. J. McGovern, Lt. L. J. Bianchi (TG).
A/C # 587: Lt. R. C. Heller
(P), Lt. W. J. Rowland (CP), Lt. W. H. Ferguson (N), Lt. R. E. Ball (B), T/Sgt.
W. T. Holmes, S/Sgt. K. L. Jones. T/Sgt. J. M. Turner, S/Sgts. T. G. Price, A.
J. Pasztor, H. A. Harmon.
A/C # 225: (323rd A/C) Lt. T. G. Wilson (P), Lt. P. Berkey (CP), Lt. G. H. Carlson (N), Lt. W. L.
Boyle (B), S/Sgt. F. C. King, Sgt. L. Gramesty, T/Sgt. C. E. Alston, Sgt. R. J.
Sams, S/Sgt. G. C. Pratt, Sgt. J. Marko.
A/C # 484: Capt. H. T. Lay
(P), Lt. N. A. Daniels (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. R. W. Fuller (B),
T/Sgt. D. F. Robertson, S/Sgt. W. A. Gottschalk, T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Sgts.
V. O. Miller, L. R. Rivera, C. W. Clark.
A/C # 763: Lt. E. D. Arp (P),
Lt. H. Sherman (CP), Lt. L. Ferrington (N), Lt. C. H. Hicks (B), T/Sgt. J. B.
Wenninghoff, S/Sgt. J. Beluschak, T/Sgt. R. W. Henley, S/Sgts. D. W. Millward,
T. M. Power, D. L. Hayes.
A/C # 043: Lt. E. M. Lockhart
(P), Lt. C. M. Woodbury (CP), Lt. G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B),
T/Sgt. W. C. Darden, S/Sgt. G. Serafin, T/Sgt. T. Cetnarowski, Sgt. C. W.
Raphoon, S/Sgts. J. Husick, A. W. Burns.
A/C # 437: Lt. A. E. Wieneth
(P), Lt. E. D. Cook (CP), Lt. C. H. Blackmon (N), Lt. W. J. Warose (B), T/Sgt.
J. J. Halloran, S/Sgt. J. D. Hall, T/Sgt. C. E. Reidy, S/Sgts. V. E. Lamplot, E.
A. Roe, E. J. Conrecode.
30 July 1943 – 2nd lt. Woodward appointed 1st Lt. Per Par 20, SO 203, Hq ETOUSA, July
22, 1943. Capt. Walker duty to DS, AAF Station 101 per Par 7, SO 196, Hq. 1st Bomb Wing, July 23, 1943.
Link Trainer – 1 Pilot 1:00 man-hour.
Spotlight Trainer – 4 Gunners 2:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C local flight for
45 minutes.
Squadron provided 5 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
587------------------------Spare,
turned back.------------------------------------
162------------------------Spare,
turned back.------------------------------------
437 0902 24,000 ft 10x500
484 0911 24,300 ft 10x500
501 0910 24,000 ft 10x500
BOMBING RESULTS: Good. Many
hits in the target area. Many fires seen, and large amounts of smoke seen 50
miles away from the target.
FLAK: Meager, inaccurate flak
on the way to the target. Intense, accurate AA fire at the target. Meager, but
accurate flak reported on the way out from the target.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 100-150 E/A
were seen. FW 190s Painted and marked similar to our P-47s, appeared at the place
where our fighter escort was expected. These E/A used the same tactics as our
fighter escort would use, and caught many of our crews off guard.
CASUALTIES: Lt P. Berkey wound
in left leg by shell fragment.
CLAIMS: A/C # 484: S/Sgt. L. H. Thomas FW 190 destroyed.
A/C # 484: Lt. D. E. Woodward FW 190 damaged.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C # 591: Lt. T. G. Wilson
(P), Lt. P. Berkey (CP), Lt. G. H. Carlson (N), Lt. W. L. Boyle (B), S/Sgt. F.
C. King, T/ Sgt. C. E. Alston, Sgt. L. Gramesty, S/Sgt. G. C. Pratt, Sgts. R. J.
Sams, J. Marko.
A/C # 484: Lt. W. H. Wheeler
(P), Lt. L. J. Bianchi (CP), Lt. J. P. Newberry (N), Lt. D. E. Woodward (B),
T/Sgts. J. S. Cobb, B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgts. L. H. Thomas, R. O. Gillett, J. J.
McGovern, J. P. McBride.
A/C # 437: Lt. A. E. Wieneth
(P), Lt. E. D. Cook (CP), Lt. C. H. Blackmon (N), Lt. W. D. Warose (B), T/Sgts.
J. J. Halloran, C. E. Reidy, S/Sgts. J. D. Hall, E. A. Roe, V. E. Lamplot, E. J.
Conrecode.
31 July 1943 – Capts.
Davison, McPartlin, 1st Lts. Heller, Lockhart, Peek, 2nd Lts.
Sgts. Frost, Karas, Popowitz
and Pvt Weatherly duty to DSXC. Langford Lodge, N. I.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew cross-country for a total time of 3 hours.
Transcriber’s note-Capt. F.
Davison takes over on August 1, 1943 as the person preparing the Daily Reports for the 401st.
Spotlight Trainer 11 5.30 man-hours.
Shadowgraph 5 2.30 man-hours.
Dinghy Drill &
FLYING: 1 A/C local flight for
2.00 hours.
2 August 1943 – S/Sgt.
LaSota & Pvt. Niebojewski duty to DS Gunnery School, Snettisham, per Par 1,
SO 120, 91st Bomb Group, July 31, 1943.
1st Lts. Wheeler,
Woodward, 2nd Lts. Bianchi, Newberry duty to 7 days leave Stanbridge Earls’ Rest Home per Par1, T/Sgt. Cobb, Scurlock, S/Sgts. Gillett, McGovern,
McBride and Thomas duty to 7 days leave Moulsford Manor Rest Home per Par2, SO
129, Hq. AAF Station 121, dated August 1,1943.
A/C
Recognition 45
45.00 man-hours.
Navigation Exam. 5 5.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C on cross country
hop for total logged time of 3.00 hours. 1 A/C flying locally for 1.30 hours.
3 August 1943 –
PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Harwell Trainer 10 25.00 man-hours.
Prisoner of War Film 25 25.00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 45 45.00 man-hours.
FLYING: Local training
mission for 2 A/C logging total time of 4.30 hours.
4 August 1943 –
S/Sgt. Allison transferred to 325th Squadron, 92nd Bomb
Group per Par 19, SO 206, 1st Bomb Wing dated August 2, 1943. 1st Lt. Frank promoted to Captain per Par 8, SO 207. Hq ETOUSA dated July 26, 1943.
Pvt. Taylor (Hospital) transferred to Detachment of Patients, 2nd
FLYING: None.
5 August 1943 –
PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Spotlight Trainer 9 4.30
man-hours.
Link Trainer 6 6.00
man-hours.
FLYING: None.
6 August 1943 –
PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
AFCE Lecture 17 17.00
man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 12 18.00
man-hours.
Lecture to all members
Of Combat Crews 62 62.00
man-hours.
FLYING: None.
7 August 1943 – Pvts. A. L.
Allen, Amos, Campbell, J. H. Clifton, and Dzikielewski assigned and joined
Squadron per Par 3, SO 124, 91st Bomb Group dated August 6, 1943.
Correct entry August 4 to read
Pvt. Taylor to 49th
Spotlight Trainer 7 3.30 man-hours.
Target Ident. 14 14.00
man-hours.
FLYING: None.
8 August 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
FLYING: None.
9 August 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
D. R. Compass
6 6.00 man-hours.
Link
Trainer 4 5.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 5 A/C on high altitude
formation flight for total time of 10.00 hours. 1 A/C on cross-country hop for
1.00 hour. 1 A/C on local transition for 2.00 hours.
10 August 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
Skeet Shoot 11 33.00
man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 8 12.00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
11 August 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
A/C Bomb Assembly 4 4.00 man-hours.
Shadowgraph 6 3.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 1 1.00 man-hour.
A/C Recognition 38 38.00 man-hours.
Spotlight
Trainer 4 2.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C local transition
for total of 2.15 logged time.
12 August 1943 – Cpl. Chisar,
Pfcs. Beauregard, Bryant, and Cromer assigned and joined per Par 2, SO 127, 91st Bomb Group dated August 10, 1943.
FLYING:
Squadron supplied 6 aircraft
for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484
26,000
ft 10x500
763--------Aborted over enemy
territory – credited with sortie.
162--------Missing in action.\
587--------Missing in action./
437--------Aborted.
043--------Aborted
BOMBING RESULTS: Target area
bombed heavily, with large explosions and smoke and fire seen in vicinity of
pin-point. Hits also noted in industrial area south of river.
FLAK: Intense accurate flak in
target area. Light flak reported from vicinity of
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Intense E/A
opposition was experienced from some 30 to 40 aircraft. The E/A many of which
had yellow noses and cowls were probably from elite groups, possibly the Herman
Goering Squadron.
CASUALTIES: 20 Missing in
action.
CLAIMS: None.
MISSING IN ACTION: A/C 162 and
587 taking evasive action just prior to target, collided in mid-air. Both planes
were damaged, but continued flying in formation and proceeded over target. Last
seen still under control but losing distance and altitude in vicinity of
A/C 162: Lts. T. G. Wilson, P.
Berkey III, C. H. Carlson, W. L. Bayle, T/Sgt. F. C. King, S/Sgt. S. L.
Gramesty, T/Sgt. C. E. Alston, S/Sgts. R. J. Sams, G. C. Pratt, J. Marko.
A/C 587: Lts. R. C. Heller, E.
Rowland, W. H. Ferguson, R. E. Ball, T/Sgt. W. T. Holmes, S/Sgt. K. L. Jones,
T/Sgt. J. M. Turner, S/Sgts. T. G. Price, A. J. Passtov, J. J. Harmon.
CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 484: Lts. W. H. Wheeler,
L. V. Bianchi, J. B. Newberry, D. E. Woodward, T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgt/ L. H.
Thomas, T/Sgt. B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgts. R. O. Gillett, J. J. McGovern, J. P.
McBride.
A/C 763: Lts. E. N. Arp, M.
Sherman, W. F. Campbell, J. E. Hexum, T/Sgt. J. B. Wenninghoff, S/Sgts. A.
Beluschak, F. G. Seaver, K. F. Swierz, T. M. Power, D. L. Hayes.
13 August 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
Lecture – Weather
Lecture on VHF 16 16.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer
8 4.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 4.00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
14 August 1943 – Sgt.
Borowski duty to DS,
Harwell Trainer 4 6.30 man-hours.
FLYING: 3 A/C locally for
total logged time of 6.25 hours. 4 A/C High Altitude flight logging total of
16.00 hours.
15 August 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
FLYING: 1 A/C local transition
for 1.30 hours.
Squadron supplied 6 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1929.5 18,800 ft 8x300 – 8x300 Jett.
591 1930 17,300 ft 16x300
763 1930 17,000 ft 16x300
816 1930 17,500 ft 16x300
043 1930 18,400 ft 16x300
437 1930 17,500 ft 16x300
BOMBING RESULTS: Poor bomb
run. Many bombs fell in city of
FLAK: Meager to Moderate, but
accurate fire experienced at target.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
AIRCREWS CREDITED WITH
SORTIES:
A/C 484: Capt. D. H. Frank, Lts. K. B. Rutledge, D. M. Williams, S. M. Slaton,
Sgt. E. S. Heartherly, T/Sgts. W. H. Boggan, I. E. Narter, S/Sgts.
D. J. Aldrich, N. G.
Sanschagrin, T. M. Power.
A/C 591: Lts. W. H. Wheeler,
H. J. Bianchi, J. B. Newberry, H. E. Woodward, T/Sgt. J. S. Cobb, S/Sgt. L. H.
Thomas, T/Sgt. B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgts. N. O. Gillet, J. P. McBride, J. J.
McGovern.
A/C 763: Lts. E. Arp, H.
Sherman, W. E. Sticklen, J. M. Hexum, T/Sgt. J. B. Wenninghoff, S/Sgts. F. G.
Seaver, E. J. Minehan, D. L. Hayes, D. W. Millward, N. F. Swierz.
A/C 816: Capt. H. T. Lay, Lts.
J. Gelles, W. F. Campbell, R. W. Fuller,
T/Sgt. D. F. Robertson, S/Sgt.
O. A. Gottschalk, T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron,
S/Sgts. V. O. Miller, C. W.
Clark, L. R. Rivera.
A/C 043: Lts. E. M. Lockhart,
B. Peek, G. E. Williams, R. P. Sherwin, T/ Sgt. T. R. Cetnarowski, S/Sgts. S. G.
Sreafin, A. W. Burns, S. J. Husick, C. W. Raphoon.
A/C 437: Lts. A. E, Wieneth,
E. B. Cook, C. H. Blackman, W. J. Warose, C. H. Hicks, T/Sgt. J. J. Halloran,
S/Sgt. E. J. Conrecode, T/Sgt. C. E. Reidy, S/Sgts. J. B. Hall, V. E. Lampot, E.
A. Rose.
16 August 1943 – S/Sgt.
Moertle assigned and joined per Par 2, SO 129, 91st Bomb Group, dated
August 15, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: MISSION TO LeBOURGET
AIRDROME.
Squadron supplied 6 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
453 0935 19,200 ft 16x300
816 1934 19,000 ft 16x300
043 0935 19,000 ft 16x300
763 0934 19,000 ft 16x300
504 1935 19,000 ft 16x300
437-----------Aborted------------------------------------------------------
Squadron led the group on this
mission with Major Clyde Gillespie flying in the lead ship.
BOMBING RESULTS: Excellent.
Many hits in target area with heavy concentration on aiming point.
FLAK: Meager inaccurate flak
reported on way in to target. Meager inaccurate flak reported at target.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 12 E/A were
noted. Did not press home attacks due to good fighter support.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C 453: Lt. W. H. Wheeler,
Maj. C. G. Gillespie, Lts. D. M. Williams, W. E. Sticklen, L. J. Bianchi, T/Sgt.
J. S. Cobb, S/Sgt. J. P. McBride,
T/Sgt. B. P. Scurlock, S/Sgts.
R. O. Gillet, L. H. Thomas, J. J. McGovern.
A/C 816: Lts. B. Peek, F. A.
Porada, J. B. Newberry, D. E. Woodward, Sgt. E. D. Heatherly, T/Sgts. W. H.
Boggan, L. E. Narter, S/Sgts. D. J. Aldrich, N. G. Sanschagrin, R. R. Thompson.
A/C 043: Lts. E. M. Lockhart,
Jr., C. M. Woodbury, G. E. Williams, R. P. Sherwin, T/Sgts. W. C. Darden, R. R.
Cetnarowski, S/Sgts. G. Serafin, A. W. Burns, J. Husick, C. W. Raphoon.
A/C 763: Lts. E. S. Arp, H. Sherman, W. F. Campbell, J. W. Hexum, T/Sgt. J. B. Wenninghoff, S/Sgts. F. G. Seaver, S. L. Hayes, S. W. Millward, N. F. Swierz, W. A. Gottschalk.
A/C 504: F/O R. A. Pitts, Lts.
K. B. Rutledge, R. W. Fuller, C. W. Hicks,
T/Sgts. J. F. Osborne, F. J.
Parkerson, S/Sgts. T. M. Power, E. J. Minehan, C. E. Allen, L. R. Rivera.
S/Sgt. V. O. Miller flew with
the 323rd Squadron in A/C 661.
17 August 1943 – 2nd Lt. Albidress assigned and joined Squadron per SO 129, Par 3, Hq. 91st Bomb Group.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: MISSION TO
SCHWEINFURT, GERMANY.
Squadron
supplied 7 A/C for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
639 1459 21,000 ft 5x1,000
816 1501 21,000 ft 10x500 4 boxes nickels
069------------Missing in
action.----------------------------------------------------
437------------Missing in
action.----------------------------------------------------
043---------------Over target
but did not bomb.---------------------------------
763-----Aborted over enemy
territory – credited with mission.-------------
679-----Aborted over enemy
territory – credited with mission.-------------
BOMBING RESULTS: Very good –
many hits on target area, and in marshalling yards adjacent to target area.
FLAK: Meager, inaccurate fire
reported both on way in and way out of target. Moderate accurate fire reported at
target.
ENEMY FIGHTERS: Terrific.
About 250 to 350 single engine fighters were reported. Enemy aircraft pressed
home attacks to the greatest extent. Seemed to throw caution to the winds. Came
in groups of as many as 20 at a time. Too bad the fighter escort couldn’t go
the whole way in as E/A didn’t hit us until our escort left and they left us
again as soon as escort reappeared.
CASUALTIES: T/Sgt. D. F,
Robertson – killed in action. 20 missing in action.
AIRCREWS CREDITED WITH
SORTIES:
A/C 043: Ran out of gas and
ditched in North Sea. Crew was picked up by Air Sea Rescue. Lt Lockhart who was
on first American raid of August 17, 1942 with 97th Group said when
picked up “This is a hell of a way to celebrate an anniversary.” CREW: Lts.
E. M. Lockhart, C. M. Woodbury, G. E. Williams, R. P. Sherwin, T/Sgts. W. C.
Darden, T. A. Cetnarowski, S/Sgts. J. Husick, C. W. Raphoon, A. W. Burns, G.
Serafin.
A/C 639: Capt. H. T. Lay, Lts.
J. Gelles, W. F. Campbell, R. W. Fuller, S/Sgt. D. F. Robertson, T/Sgt. R. C.
Cameron, S/Sgts. W. A. Gottschalk, L. R. Rivera, Sgt. O. Loken (324th),
S/Sgt. C. W. Clark,.
A/C 816: Lts. B. Peek, E. A.
Porada, W. D. Mays (324th), W. E. Sticklen, S/Sgt. E. D. Heatherly,
T/Sgts. W. R. Boggan, I. E. Narter, S/Sgts. D. J. Aldrich, N. G. Sanchagrin, W.
F. Jones.
A/C 763: Lts. E. D. Arp, H.
Sherman, J. A. Dean, J. W. Hexum, T/Sgts. J. B. Wenninghoff, F. G, Seaver,
S/Sgts. R. A. Hatton, S. W. Millward, N. F. Swierz, S. L. Hayes.
A/C 679: F/O R. A. Pitts, Lts.
K. B. Rutledge, R. A. Cawley (324th), C. Hicks, T/Sgts. J. F.
Osborne, F. J. Parkerson, C. F. Snyder, Sgt. E. Niebojewski, S/Sgts. T. M.
Power, C. E. Allen.
MISSING IN ACTION:
A/C 069: Lts. W. H. Wheeler,
L. J. Bianchi, J. B. Newberry, D. E. Woodward, T/Sgts. J. S. Cobb, B. P.
Scurlock, S/Sgts. L. H. Thomas, J. J. McGovern, R. O. Gillet, J. P. McBride.
A/C 437: Lts. A. E. Wieneth,
S. Cook, C. H. Blackmon, W. J. Warose, T/Sgts. J. J. Halloran, C. E. Reidy,
S/Sgts. J. D. Hall, E. A. Roe, V. E. Lamplot, Sgt. R. A. McDonald.
CLAIMS: Each of the following
have received credit for destroying an FW 190 – total score – 6 destroyed.
S/Sgt. J. Husick, S/Sgt. C. W.
Raphoon, S/Sgt. Heatherly, T/Sgt. I. E. Narter, T/Sgt. W. H. Boggan, Lt. W. S.
Sticklen, S/Sgt. N. G. Sanschagrin.
18 August 1943 – Pvt. Peris
(hospital) transferred to Detachment of Patients, 49th Station Hospital per Par 10, SO 140, AAF Station 121, August 15, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew
cross-country for 1.30 hours.
19 August 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
GROUND SCHOOL: Radio Class
5 10.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
1>00 hour.
MISSION TO GILZE RIJEN.
Squadron supplied 3 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
921 1811.5 21,100 ft 144x20 lb
763
1812 21,000 ft 144x20 lb
079 1813 21,800 ft 144x20 lb
FLAK: Meager, but accurate
fire was experienced from target area and vicinity.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 20-25 enemy
fighters pressed home attacks but not on this formation. Attacks made in groups
of from 2 to 5.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: Sgt. Niebojewski
credited with 1 FW 190 destroyed.
CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIE:
A/C 921: Capt. H. T. Lay, Maj. J. C. Bishop (323rd), Lts. D. M.
Williams, W. E. Sticklen, Maj. W. M. Jackson (8th B. C.), Lt. W. B.
Smith, T/Sgt. C. H. Snyder, S/Sgts. W. A. Gottschalk, C. W. Clark, T/Sgt. R. C.
Cameron, S/Sgts. V. O. Miller, N. G. Sanschagrin.
A/C 763: Lts. E. D. Arp, H.
Sherman, W. F. Campbell, J. M> Hexum, T/Sgt. J. B. Wenninghoff, S/Sgt. R. S.
Hatton, T/Sgt. F. G. Seaver, S/Sgts. S. L. Hayes, S. W. Millward, N. F. Swierz.
A/C 079: F/O R. A. Pitts, Lts.
K. B. Rutledge, R. W. Fuller, C. H. Hicks, S/Sgt. W. F. Mugut (323rd),
T/Sgts. F. J. Parkerson, R. R. Thompson, S/Sgt. T. M. Power, Sgt. E.
Niebojewski, S/Sgt. E. J. Minehan.
20 AUGUST 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
GROUND SCHOOL: Radio Class 6 12>00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew locally for
total logged time of 2>00 hours.
21 August 1943 – Capt. Frank
transferred to Casual Pool, 12 RCD, AAF Station 591, per Par 1, SO 223, Hq 1st Bomb Wing dated August 19, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: Security
Lecture 7 10.15
man-hours.
Gee
Trainer 4 4.00 man-hours.
Bombardiers Meeting 3 3.00 man-hours.
Lecture on Airmanship 5 5.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 4 2.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 4.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
2.00 hours.
22 August 1943 – F/O
McDuffee, S/Sgts. Balsey, Colvin, McIlwain assigned per Par 11, SO 132, 91st Bomb Group dated August 20, 1943. T/Sgt. Snyder transferred to unknown
destination per Secret 1 tr.
8th AF dated August 20, 1943. S/Sgt. Beluschak (Hospital) transferred to Detachment
of Patients, 2nd General Hospital, APO 647, per Par 2, SO 142, AAF
Station 121, August 19, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: 1 A/C on practice
bombing mission for 3.30 hours, 15 bombs dropped. 1 A/C flew locally for 1.30
hours.
23 August 1943 – T/Sgt.
Darden, seriously injured in ditching of August 17, 1943 was taken to 16th General Dispensary as of August 22, 1943.
S/Sgt. E. J. Booth transferred
to CCRC 11 per Par 11, SO 198, 8thBC, dated August 19, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer 1 1.00 man-hour.
Shadowgraph
1 .30 man-hour.
Target Ident. 2 2.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer
4 2.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew
cross-country for 2.00 hours. 1 A/C flew locally for 1.45 hours. 2 A/C flew on
high altitude practice bombing mission of 9.45 hours.
24 August 1943 – S/Sgt.
Mason joined squadron per Par 11, SO 198, Hq 8th BC, August 19, 1943.
T/Sgt. Narter and S/Sgt. Heatherly transferred to Hq ETOUSA per Par 2, Cpl.
Donovan transferred to 1st Station Complement Squadron per Par11, SO
226, 1st Bomb Wing dated August 22, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: MISSION TO
VILLACOUBLAY.
Squadron supplied 4 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
679 1800 22,000 ft 12x500
379--------Aborted over enemy
territory---credited with mission.
484---Aborted---------------------------------------------------------------
763---Aborted---------------------------------------------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: Bombs missed
MPI but hits and smoke were seen in target area.
FLAK: Meager inaccurate flak
reported on way to target. Medium accurate flak experienced at target.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: About 10 to 15
E/A were seen but did not press home their attacks due to excellent fighter
cover.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 679: F/O R. A. Pitts, Lts.
K. B. Rutledge, N. Weltman, C. H. Hicks, T/Sgt. F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgts. J. W.
Clifton, T. M. Power, C. E. Allen, N. G. Sanschagrin, Sgt. Niebojewski.
A/C 379: Lts. E. M. Lockhart
Jr., C. M. Woodbury, G. E. Williams, R. P. Sherwin, Sgt. L. A. Johnson, T/Sgts.
T. R. Cetnarowski, R. R. Thompson, S/Sgts. G. Serafin, A. W. Burns, C. W.
Raphoon.
25 August 1943 – T/Sgt.
Willenborg, Sgts. Yeager, Yenchik, York, Youker, Young, Ziegler and Zimmerman
assigned and joined Squadron per Par 1, SO 135, 91st Bomb Group dated
August 24, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: Target Ident. 4 4.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 7 3.30 man-hours.
Link
Trainer 1 2.30 man-hours.
FLYING: 3 A/C flew locally for
total logged time of 5.15 hours. 1 A/C flew cross-country for 1.15 hours.
26 August 1943 – Sgt.
Borowski and Pfc. Wollins transferred from Chemical Warfare Service to Air Corps
per Par1, SO 145, AAF Station 121 dated August 24, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: Security
Lecture 8 16.00 man-hours.
Dinghy Lecture 9 18.00 man-hours.
Procedure Lecture 18 27.00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 1 3.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 4 6.00 man-hours.
Airmanship 5 5.00 man-hours.
Aircraft
Recognition 30
30.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C this Squadron
went off on operational mission but whole formation was called back – no
credit for sortie. 20x500 GP salvoed in North Sea.
27 August 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
GROUND SCHOOL: Sighting and
Aiming 16 20.30 man-hours.
Link Trainer 2 2.30 man-hours.
First Aid Lecture 16 24.00 man-hours.
Security Lecture 12 12.00 man-hours.
Gunnery Lecture
16 32.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew locally
total time logged 3.30 hours. 1 A/C flew cross-country for 2.30 hours.
MISSION TO WATTEN
Squadron supplied 3 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
816 1913 15,700 ft 2x2,000
591 1913 16,100 ft 2x2,000
679 1913 16,000 ft 2x2,000
BOMBING RESULTS: Very poor,
bombs landed in wooded area to Northwest and Southeast of target area.
FLAK: Moderate accurate fire
was experienced at St. Omer and at target. Meager inaccurate fire was seen
coming from Calais.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 20 to 30 enemy
fighters were seen. In only a few instances did E/A press their attacks home.
CASUALTIES: T/Sgt. James F.
Osborne - Missing in Action – Sgt. Osborne bailed out of plane over St. Omer.
For no apparent reason he left his post and ran through waist of ship hollering
for crew to bail out, whereupon he himself left ship from door in waist.
Remainder of crew did not follow. A/C 379 was not in any trouble at the time but
the flak was bursting close to the aircraft.
CLAIMS: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C 379: Lts. E. M. Lockhart,
L. M. Woodberry, G. E. Williams, R. P. Sherwin, T/Sgt. T. R. Cetnarowski, S/Sgt.
V. O. Miller, T/Sgt. J. F. Osborne, S/Sgts. G. Serafin, A. W. Burns, C. W.
Raphoon, Capt. J. H. McPartlin.
A/C 816: Lts. Buster Peek, F.
A. Porada, D. M. Williams, W. E. Stricklen, T/Sgt. W. H. Boggan, S/Sgt. W. F.
Jones Jr., T/Sgt. J. B. Wenninghoff, S/Sgts. R. D. Hatton, D. J. Aldrich, N. G.
Sanschagrin,.
A/C 679: F/O R. A. Pitts, Lts.
K. B. Rutledge, N. Weltman, C. H. Hicks, T/Sgt. F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgts. T. M.
Power, J. W. Clifton, W. A. Gottschalk, Sgt. Niebojewski, S/Sgt. C. E. Allen.
28 August 1943 – 2nd Lt. G. B. Williams transferred to 364th Service Group this Station
per Par 2, SO 231, Hq, 1st Bomb Wing dated August 27, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: Intelligence
Lecture 60 60.00 man-hours.
Gunnery
Instructions 16 32.00 man-hours.
Sighting and Aiming 11 22.00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 3 3.00 man-hours.
Link
Trainer 6 5.30 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
29 August 1943 – 2nd Lt. G. E. Williams duty to DS advance Radio Navigation School, AAF Station 112,
per par 3, SO 229, 91st Bomb Group dated August 25, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: Gunnery
Instructions 8 8.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C on practice
bombing mission of 2.30 hours – 10 practice bombs dropped. 2 A/C on
cross-country flight total logged time 3.00 hours.
30 August 1943 – 2nd Lts. Hexum, McAvoy, Rutledge and F/O Pitts duty to 7 days leave at Rest Home
also T/Sgt. Parkerson, S/Sgts. Aldrich, W. F. Jones, and Seaver, 7 days leave at
EM Rest Home per Par 2 and 3, SO 140, AAF Station 121, dated August 15, 1943
(all forgoing applies to August 31, 1943.) Pfc. Hansen (Hospital) transferred to
Detachment of Patients, 2nd General Hospital, APO 647 per Par 4, SO
148, AAF Station 121 dated August 28, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer 5 5.30 man-hours.
Gunnery
Lecture 8 8.00 man-hours.
Gunnery Instructions 7 7.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 4 A/C took off for
mission but were recalled – no sortie credit.
31 August 1943 – No
Personnel Changes except those shown erroneously in August 30, 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL: Link Trainer 4 5.45 man-hours.
Gunnery Instructions 8 8.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1A/C flew locally for
.40 hours.
MISSION TO AMIENS GLISY
AIRDROME
Squadron provided 4 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
763 1823 25,000 ft 12x500
484 1823 24,700
ft 12x500
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
816----Lost due to collision
at English Coast on way out.----------
379----Aborted--------------------------------------------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: Good heavy
patterns fell in West and South dispersal areas of Airdrome.
ENEMY FIGHTERS: 3 or 4 Me 109s
and FW 190s seen, no attacks on our formation.
FLAK: Meager, inaccurate fire
experienced from vicinities of Poix and Glissy Airdrome.
CASUALTIES: Due to collision
following is status of personnel of A/C 816.
Dead: 1st Lt. Peek
and 2nd Lt. Fuller, F/O Edwards, T/Sgt. Boggan.
Unaccounted for: 2nd Lt. Crist, T/Sgt. Payne, S/Sgts. Power, Sanschagrin and Sgt. Niebojewski.
Injured as result of bail-out
from A/C 816: S/Sgt. C. E. Allen.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C 763: Lts. E. D, Arp, H.
Sherman, N. Waltman, C. H. Hicks, T/Sgts.
J, B. Wenninghoff, R. R.
Thompson, S/Sgts. R. D. Hatton, D. W. Millward, N. F. Swierz, D. L. Hayes.
A/C 484: Capt. H. T. Lay, Maj.
D. G. Alford (91st Group), Lts. D. M. Williams, W. E. Sticklen, Sgt.
W. R. Clifton, T/Sgt. R, C, Cameron, S/Sgts. W. A. Gottschalk, V. O. Miller, L.
R. Rivera, Lt. W. B. Smith.
A/C 816 was lost just after
leaving English Coast due to a collision with an A/C from this Group. 816 broke
up in air and all the crew except S/Sgt. Allen was lost.
401st DAILY REPORTS
prepared by 1st Lt. J. E. Nilson
1
September 1943 – S/Sgt. Pacheco duty to DS, 10th Replacement
Depot per Par 1, SO 134, AAF Station 121, 21 August 1943. S/Sgt. Allen (Hosp) is
in
Link Trainer 4 pilots 3.30 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 3 b’d’rs 3.00 man-hours.
Gunnery Instructions 10 gunners 20.00 man-hours.
Radio School 5 Radar Ops 20.00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 25 combat crew 25.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
1A/C flew locally for 1 hour and 45 minutes. 1 A/C flew cross-country for 2
hours and 30 minutes.
2 September 1943 – NO
PERSONNEL CHANGES.
FLYING:
Squadron provided 2 A/C for
this mission.
NO CREWS GIVEN CREDIT FOR THIS
3 September 1943 - 2nd Lts. Fuller (Killed 31 August), Newberry (MIA 17 August), Campbell,
Sherwin, appointed 1st Lts. per Par 9, SO 238, Hq ETOUSA, 26 August
1943. 2nd Lt's. Anderson, Conlon, Evers, Jewett,
Young, T. C. Assigned and
joined Squadron per Par 5, SO 138, 91st Bomb Group, 4 September 1943.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew
cross-country for 1 hour.
Squadron provided 2 A/C for
this mission.
A/C #
TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
763 0910.5 23,000 ft 12x500 (Romily)
591 0955 23,500 ft 12x500 (Evreaux)
RESULTS OF BOMBING: Romily unobserved because of haze at target. Good pattern on Evreaux dispersal areas.
FLAK: Meager, inaccurate AA
fire reported from vicinities of Poix,
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 25 –30 E/A
composed of FW 190s, Me 109s. and
4 – 6 Ju 88s were seen which
attacked very dispiritedly.
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: S/Sgt. Louie Rivera,
Tail Gunner A/C # 591, FW 190 Destroyed.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C 763: Lt. E. D. Arp (P),
Lt. Howard Sherman (CP), Lt. Nathan
Weltman (N), Lt. C. H. Hicks
(B), T/Sgts. J. B. Wenninghoff, R. R. Thompson, S/Sgts. R. D. Hatton, N. W.
Swierz, D. W. Millward, D. L. Hayes.
A/C 591: Capt. H. T. Lay (P),
Lt. John Gelles (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B), S/Sgt. J.
W. Clifton, T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Sgts. C. W. Clark, V. O. Miller, G. L. Taft,
Louie R. Rivera.
4 September 1943 –
T/Sgt. J. A. Wood assigned and joined Squadron
per Par 4, SO 138, 91st Bomb Group, 4 September 1943. 1st Lt. Lockhart appointed Capt. per
Par 6, So 239, ETOUSA, 27 August 1943.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew
cross-country for 1 hour and 40 minutes.
5 September 1943 – 1st Lt. Wheeler (MIA 17 August) appointed Capt. per Par 6, So 239, ETOUSA, 27 August
1943. 2nd Lts. Pope, Phillips, Ducote, F/O Mahe, T/Sgt. Repp, S/Sgts.
Dannucci,
5 September 1943. T/Sgt.
Capron, Neal, S/Sgts. Lenke, Resko, Weaver assigned and joined per Par 5, SO
138, 91st Bomb Group, 4 September 1943.
FLYING: 3 A/C flew local
formation flight for 3 hours and 45 minutes.
6 September 1943 –
Capt. Lockhart and 2nd Lts. G. E. Williams, Woodbury duty to
Stanbridge Earl’s Rest Home per Par 2, T/Sgt. Cetnarowski, S/Sgts. Allen,
Burns, Husick, Raphoon, Serafin duty to Moulsford Manor per Par3, SO 154, AAF
Station 121, 5 September 1943. T/Sgt. Painter (DS, AAF Station 173) assigned and
joined Squadron per Par 1, SO 139, 91st Bomb Group, 5 September 1943.
Spotlight Trainer 2 Gunners 1:00 Man-hour.
Link Trainer 5 pilots 5:00 man-hours.
Oxygen, Dinghy and Parachute lecture 22 combat crew 77:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew
cross-country for a total time of 4 hours.
Squadron provided 2 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
379 1015 24,000 ft 10x500 (Strasbourg-Kehl
763---------Missing in
action.--------------------------------------------------------BOMBING RESULTS:
Primary not bombed. Bombs dropped on Railroad Marshalling yard at Strasbourg-Kehl.
Results unobserved.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 20-35 E/A
including Me 109s, Few 190s and Ju 88s were seen. Only three spirited attacks
made on this formation.
FLAK: Meager, inaccurate AA
fire was experienced from Laon and
CASUALTIES: None.
CLAIMS: None.
CREW CREDITED WITH
A/C 379: Capt. Harry T. Lay
(P), Lt. John Gelles (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B), S/Sgt.
J. W. Clifton, T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Sgt. C. W. Clark, Sgt. R. L. Youker,
S/Sgts. E. P. Mason, L. R. Rivera.
CREW MISSING IN ACTION:
A/C 763: Lt. E. D. Arp (P),
Lt. Howard Sherman (CP), Lt. Nathan Weltman (N), Lt. C. H. Hicks (B), T/Sgts. J.
B. Wenninghoff, R. R. Thompson, S/Sgts. R. D. Hatton, N. P. Swierz, D. W.
Millward, D. L. Hayes.
7 September 1943 –
Pvt Dobson (conf) transferred to Disciplinary Training Center No 1, per Par 5,SO
154, AAF Station 121 5 September 1943. S/Sgt. Lasota transferred to CCRC 11 per
Par 5, SO 212, Hq. 8th Bomber Command, 3 September 1943. 2nd Lt. G. E. Williams appointed 1st Lt. per Par 11, SO 240, ETOUSA, 28
August 1943. 2nd Lt. Gilbride appointed 1st Lt. Per Par
10, SO 241, ETOUSA, 29 August 1943.
Pfc. L. R. Martin (hosp)
transferred to Detachment of Patients, 49 Station Hospital, APO 875,per Par 3,
SO 155, AAF Station121,
6 September 1943. 1st Lt. Parsons DS to duty. 2nd Lts. Hexum, McAvoy, Rutledge, F/O Pitts,
T/Sgt. Parkerson, S/Sgts. Aldrich, W. F. Jones, and Seaver leave to duty.
Link Trainer 2 pilots 2 man-hours.
Navigation for Bombardiers 4 bombardiers 4 man-hours.
Target Identification
2 B’diers & Navs. 2 man-hours.
Lecture for Bombardiers 2 Bombardiers 2 man-hours.
Gunnery Instructions 10 gunners 20 man-hours.
FLYING: 5 A/C flew a high
altitude formation flight for a total time of 17 hours. 1 A/C flew cross-country
for 1 hour. 1 A/C flew locally for 2.00 hours.
8 September 1943 –
T/Sgt. Painter DS to duty. T/Sgt. Alba assigned and joined Squadron per Par 7,
SO 140, 91st Bomb Group, 8 September 1943.
Link Trainer 1 pilot 1 man-hour.
A/C Recognition 7 combat crew 7 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew
cross-country for 1 hour and 30 minutes. 1 A/C flew a high altitude bombing
mission for 4 hours. 5 A/C flew a high altitude formation gunnery mission for
total time of 13 hours and 55 minutes.
– 1st Lt D. M. Williams transferred to Hq. 91st Bomb Group per Par 3, SO
140, 91st Bomb Group, 8 September 1943.
Gunnery Instructions 21 gunners 63:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 3 pilots 3:00 man-hours.
PW and Security Lecture 10 combat crew 10:00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
10 September 1943 –
Pvt. McCall assigned and joined Squadron per Par 9, SO 244, 1st Bomb
Wing, 9 September 1943. Sgt. Uchman duty to DS, First Aid Station,
GROUND SCHOOL:
Wing Network
2 radar operators 2:00 man-hours.
Radio Class (Beginners) 4 radar operators 32:00
man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 5 gunners 2:30 Man-hours.
Link Trainer
3 pilots 4:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Instructions 22 gunners 66:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
1 hour and 15 minutes.
11 September 1943 –
Capt. Walker duty to DS, Stanbridge Earl’s Rest Home as MO per Par 15, SO 241,
1st Bomb Wing, 6 September 1943.
Sgt. R. H. Martin duty to DS,
School #21, Buttonwood, Lancashire per Par 3, SO 243, 1st Bomb Wing, 8
September 1943.
A/C Recognition 50 Combat crew 50:00 man-hours.
Navigation Class 2 Navigators 8:00 man-hours.
Target Identification 3 B’diers & Navs 3:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 Pilots 4:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Exams 9 Gunners 9:00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
12 September 1943 –
NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew
cross-country for 40 minutes.
13 September 1943 –
Pvt. Montgomery assigned and joined Squadron per par 3, SO 145, 91st Bomb Group, 19 September 1943. 2nd Lts. Horning, Lilley, Rose,
Verrill and Sgt. Silverman assigned and joined Squadron per Par 5, SO 142, 91st Bomb Group, 13 September 1943.
S/Sgts. R. M. Jackson,
Lepkowski, Lorman, and Sgt. DeGhetto (DS Station 172) assigned to Squadron per
Par 5, SO 142, 91st Bomb Group, 13 September 1943. Capt. Lockhart, 1st Lt. G. E. Williams, 2nd Lt. Woodbury, T/Sgt. Cetnarowski, S/Sgts.
Allen, Burns, Husick, Raphoon, and Serafin leave to duty.
Bomb Trainer 1 Bombardier 1:00 man-hour.
Gee Trainer 1 Navigator 1:00 man-hour.
Navigation Classes 2 Bombardiers 8:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 2 Pilots 2:00 man-hours.
Code Practice 1 Radar Operator 1:00 man-hour.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew locally for
2 hours. 5 A/C flew a cross-country formation flight for a total time of 10
hours and 55 minutes.
14 September 1943 –
S/Sgts. Lepkowski, Lorman, and Sgt. DeGhetto DS to duty. Cpl. Chisar and Pfc.
Bryant duty to DS, Snettisham per Par 4, SO 142, 91st Bomb Group, 13
September 1943, 2nd Lts. Kennefick,
McAdams, Shipp, Winchester, T/Sgts. Allender, Ramones, S/Sgts. Kerr, E. V.
Miller, Ortez and Pvt. Briggs assigned and joined Squadron per Par 4, SO 143, 91st Bomb Group, 15 September 1943.
A/C Recognition 34 Combat crew 34:00 man-hours.
Target Identification 3 Bombardiers 3:00 man-hours.
Navigation Class 2 Bombardiers 7:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 Pilots 3:30 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 2 Bombardiers 2:00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 2 Gunners 1:00 man-hour.
FLYING: 5 A/C flew high
altitude formation flight for 21 hours and 15 minutes. 1 A/C flew AFCE bombing
flight for 2 hours 15 minutes.
1 A/C flew a cross-country
flight for 40 minutes. 1 A/C flew locally for 2 hours and 5 minutes.
15 September 1943 –
Pvts. A. L. Allen, Amos and Campbell transferred to Hq & Hq Squadron, 41st Bomb Wing per Par 7, SO 248, 1st Bomb Wing, 13 September 1943.
Transfer of Pfc. L. H. Martin (hosp) 7 September 1943, revoked per Par 2, SO
160, AAF Station 121, 15 September 1943. 2nd Lts. Pitts, Rutledge,
McAvoy and Hexum, T/Sgts. Parkerson and Repp, S/Sgts. Pacheco, Aldrich, Youker,
and Mason duty to DS-XC Friston.
Link Trainer 6 Pilots 6:00 Man-hours.
AFCE Demonstration
4 Combat crew 4:00 man-hours.
Physiology of Flying 25 combat crew 25:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 4 A/C flew local high
altitude formation flight for a total time of 10 hours and 10 minutes. 1 A/C
flew 2.00 hours of night flying.
Squadron provided 2 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
073 1848 23,000 ft 38x100 lb
591
1848 22,400 ft 38x100 lb
BOMBING RESULTS: Bombs fell
short of the target.
ENEMY OPPOSITION: From 3 to 10
FW 190s and Me 109s were seen. No attacks were made on this group.
FLAK: Meager, inaccurate flak
reported from vicinities of Poix, Coulomiers, and Longueville. Meager inaccurate
AA fire at the target.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C 073: Lt. R. A. Pitts (P),
Lt. K. R. Rutledge (CP), Lt. J. P. McAvoy (N), Lt. J. M. Hexum (B), T/Sgt. R. L.
Repp, S/Sgt. A. L. Pacheco, T/Sgt. F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgt. D. J. Aldrich, Sgt. R.
L. Youker, S/Sgt. E. P. Mason.
A/C 591: Capt. H. T. Lay (P),
Lt. John Galles (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. S. M. Clayton, Sgt. J. W.
Clifton, T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Sgts. V. O. Miller, W. A. Gottschalk, L. R.
Rivera, C. W. Clark.
16 September 1943 –
T/Sgt. Repp DS-XC to ab sk in hospital Diddington 19:30. 2nd Lt.
Pitts, Rutledge, McAvoy, & Hexum, T/Sgt. Parkerson, S/Sgts. Pacheco,
Aldrich, Youker, & Mason DS_XC to duty.
2nd Lt. Villanova
to DS-XC to Church Daunt. S/Sgt. Rallis, 32398964 assigned and joined Squadron
per Par 1, SO 144, 91st Bomb Group 16 September 1943.
Link Trainer 3 Pilots 3:00 man-hours.
Shadowgraph 4 Gunners 2:00 man-hours.
Flying Control 2 Pilots 2:00 man-hours.
Bomb Fuses 1 Bombardier 1:00 man-hour.
British Procedures 2 Pilots 2:00 man-hours.
PW & Security Lecture 19 combat crew 38:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew
cross-country for a total time of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Squadron provided 3 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
379 1510 19,900 ft 12x500
795 1510 19,900 ft 12x500
591 1510 19,900 ft 12x500
BOMBING RESULTS: Well
concentrated hits on target of opportunity, a nearby airdrome.
ENEMY OPPOSITION: 25-45 FW
190s and Me 109s were seen.
FLAK: Meager, accurate fire
experienced from vicinity of
CASUALTIES: T/Sgt. R. L. Repp,
Radio Operator, flak injury in left foot.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C 379: Capt. H. T. Lay (P),
Lt. Col. Clemens Wurzbach (Group Commander) (CP), Lt. W. F. Campbell (N), Lt. D.
M. Williams (Group Navigator) (N), Lt. W. E. Sticklen (B), S/Sgt. J. W. Clifton,
T/Sgt. R. C. Cameron, S/Sgts. C. W. Clark, V. O. Miller, E. P. Colvin, Lt. W. B.
Smith.
A/C 795: Lt. R. A. Pitts (P),
Lt. M. H. Jewett (CP), Lt. J. P. McAvoy (N), Lt. J. M. Hexum (B), T/Sgt. R. L.
Repp, S/Sgt. A. L. Pacheco, T/Sgt. F. J. Parkerson, S/Sgts. D. J. Aldrich, E. P.
Mason, Sgt. R. L. Youker.
A/C 591: Capt. E. M. Lockhart
(P), Lt. H. H. Evers (CP), Lt. G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B), S/Sgt.
R. L. Olaque, T/Sgt. Cetnarowski, S/Sgts. C. W. Raphoon, George Serafin, A. W.
Burns, John Husick.
2nd Lt. Ralph A.
Villanova (N) flew with an A/C from the 323rd Squadron.
17 September 1943 – 2nd Lts. Foster, J. A. Johnson, Slane, Runner, S/Sgts. L. L. Brown, Kuhlman assigned
and joined Squadron per Par 2, SO 144, 91st Bomb Group, 16 September
1943. 2nd Lt. Villanova DSXC to duty. Sgts. Yenchik, Zimmerman and
Pvt, Dzikielewski duty to DS, Snettisham as of 16 September 1943 per Par 1, SO
160 AAF Station 121 15 September 1943.
Link Trainer 2 Pilots 2:00 man-hours.
Skeet Shoot 12 Combat crew 30:00 man-hours.
Dinghy Drill & Lecture 20 Combat crew 60:00 man-hours.
Physiology of Flying 30 Combat crew 30:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Lecture 10 Gunners 20:00 man-hours
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
45 minutes. 1 A/C flew cross-country for 1 hour,15 minutes.
18 September 1943 - S/Sgts. Gottschalk and Rivera transferred to Casual Pool, 12 RCD, AAF
Station 591 per Par 20, SO 1, 1st Bomb Division, 16 September 1943.
Sgts. Groth and C. J. Smith assigned and joined Squadron per Par 2, SO 144, 91st Bomb Group, 16 September 1943.
Security Lecture 8 Combat crew 8:00 man-hours.
PW Lecture 8 Combat crew 12:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 1 Pilot 1:00 man-hour.
A/C Recognition 37 Combat crew 37:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Instructions 12 Gunners 24:00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
19 September 1943 – 2nd Lts. Hicks (MIA 16 September) and McAvoy appointed 1st Lts. per Par
13, SO 252, ETOUSA, 9 September 1943.
2nd Lts. Daniels
and Woodbury appointed 1st Lts. per Par 19, SO 253, ETOUSA, 10
September 1943.
1st Lt. McAvoy duty
to DS, Advanced Radar Navigation School, AAF Station 112, per Par 1, SO 249, 1st Bomb Wing, 14 September 1943.
1st Lt. Campbell,
T/Sgt. Parkerson and S/Sgt. Clark transferred to Casual Pool, 12th RCD, AAF Station 591 per Par 15, SO 2, 1st Bomb Division 17 September
1943.
Appointment of 2nd Lt. Pitts (13 September) effective September 12, confirmed by Par 1, SO 257,
ETOUSA, 14 September 1943.
S/Sgt. Sly assigned and joined
Squadron per Par 2, SO144, 91st Bomb Group, 16 September 1943.
Cpl. Chisar and Pfc. Bryant DS
to duty.
FLYING: 3 A/C flew
cross-country for a total time of 6 hours and 25 minutes.
20 September 1943 –
Pvt. Douglas duty to DS, 8th AF
B-17 F Lecture 30 Pilots, Engineers 30:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 6 Pilots 6:30 man-hours.
Target Identification 14
Bombardiers & Navs. 14:00
man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 15 Gunners 8:30 man-hours.
Shadowgraph 3 Gunners 3:00 Man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
2 hours.
21 September 1943 –
T/Sgt. Allender, S/Sgts. Kerr, E. V. Miller, Ortis, and Pvt. Briggs duty to DS,
Snettisham, per Par 5, SO 145, 91st Bomb Group, 19 September 1943.
Security and PW Lecture 7 combat crew 14:00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition
8 Combat crew 8:00 man-hours.
Skeet Shooting 7 Combat crew 14:00 man-hours.
Radio Network 1 Radar Operator 1:00 man-hour.
Link Trainer
4 Pilots 4:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
2 and a half hours.
7 A/C flew a local formation
flight for a total time of 16 hours and 20 minute.
22 September 1943 –
T/ Sgt. Willenborg duty to DS,
Link Trainer 5 Pilots 4:45 man-hours.
Nav Class 2 Bombardiers 5:00 man-hours.
Radio Network 2 Radar Operators 2:00 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 3 Navigators 3:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Instructions 10 Gunners 20:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C night flying for
4 hours. 1 A/C flew locally for 55 minutes. 1 A/C flew cross-country for 2
hours. 8 A/C flew a high altitude formation flight for a total time of 17 hours,
45 minutes.
1 A/C flew a high altitude
formation AFCE bombing mission for a total time of 2 hours and 15 minutes.
23 September 1943 –
T/Sgt. Capron duty to 49th
Sgt. Venezia duty to DS,
London per Par 6, SO 144, 91st Bomb Group 16 September 1943.
Skeet Shooting 12 Combat crew
24:00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 1 Radar Operator 1:30 man-hours.
Radio Network 4 Radar Operators 4:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 6 Pilots
7:00 man-hours.
FLYING:
Squadron provided 4 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
591 0830 16,000 ft 12x500
679 0813 16,500 ft 12x500
793 0816 23,000 ft 12x500
073 0818 21,000 ft
12x500
BOMBING RESULTS: Generally
described as good. Port area hit. Two hits on ship, primary target, reported.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 50 FW 190s, 2
Me 109s, and 2 Ju 88s reported.
FLAK: AA fire at target was
moderate and accurate.
CASUALTIES: Sgt. R. L. Youker,
slight flak wound on right shoulder.
T/Sgt. John A Capron, bullet
in right fore-arm.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
A/C 591: Capt. H. T. Lay (P),
Lt. C. R. Phillips (CP), Lt. D. L. DuCote (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B), T/ Sgts.
J. W. Clifton, R. C. Cameron, S/Sgts. George Serafin, E. P. Colvin, R. L. Youker.
A/C 679: Lt. H. H. Evers (P),
Lt. R. S. Roberts (CP), Lt. B. D. Moore (N), Lt. W. P. Cenlon (B), T/Sgts. J. J.
Shaughnessy, J. A. Capron, Sgt. C. R. Zimmerman, S/Sgts. T. C. Young, C. L. Ress,
L. L. Gibbs.
A/C 793: Lt. M. H. Jewett (P),
Lt. J. P. C. Anderson (CP), Lt. J. E. Peacock (N), Lt. C. S. Hudson (B), T/Sgts.
W. F. King, J. A. Wood, Sgt. J. York, S/Sgts. Elmer Weaver, S. P. Reske, F. M.
Lenke.
A/C 073: Lt. R. A. Pitts (P),
Lt. W. R. Smith (CP), Lt. R. A. Villanova (N), Lt. J. M. Hexum (B), S/Sgt.
Milton Ballis, T/Sgt. F. G. Seaver, S/Sgts. A. L. Pacheco, E. P. Mason, Sgt. J.
W. Montgomery, S/Sgt. D. J. Aldrich.
24 September 1943 –
S/Sgt. Soloman assigned and joined Squadron per Par 5, SO 148, 91st Bomb Group, 25 September 1943.
Link Trainer 4 Pilots 4:15 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 3 Navs 3:30 man-hours.
A/C Recognition
39 Combat crew 39:00 man-hours.
Wing Network 2 Radar Ops 2:00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 2 B’diers 2:00 man-hours.
Target Identification 10 B’diers & Nav 10:00 man-hours.
Gee Film 20 Pilots & B’dier 20:00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 4 Gunners 4:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew locally for 2 hours. 1 A/C flew cross-country for 3 hours and
15 minutes.
25 September 1943 –
T/Sgt. Darden (hospital) transferred to 2nd General Hospital APO 647
per Par 5, SO 164, AAF Station 121, 24 September 1943. S/Sgt. Bara (sick in
quarters) assigned and joined Squadron per Par 3, SO 221, 12th RCD,
23 September 1943.
Harwell Trainer 3 Radar Ops 3:10 man-hours.
Lecture and Code 3 Radar Ops 3:55 man-hours.
Wing Network 1 Radar Ops 1:00 man-hour.
FLYING: 2 A/C flew locally for
4 hours and 35 minutes. 6 A/C flew a high altitude formation camera bombing
mission for a total time of 25.00 hours.
26 September 1943 –
T/Sgt. Allender, S/Sgts. Kerr, E. V. Miller, Ortiz, and Pvt. Briggs and Sgt. R.
H. Martin DS to duty. T/Sgt. Boyle assigned and joined Squadron per Par 3, SO
164,AAF Station 121, 24 September 1943. Sgt. Moertle transferred to 322nd Squadron per Par 2, SO 148, 91st Bomb Group, 25 September.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
1 hour and 20 minutes.
1 A/C flew cross-country for 1
hour and 20 minutes. 3 A/C flew high altitude formation flight for 9 hours.
Squadron provided 4 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET
BOMBS ON TARGET
591-------------------Abortive
sortie----------------------------------------------
795-------------------Abortive
sortie----------------------------------------------
793-------------------Abortive
sortie----------------------------------------------
080-------------------Abortive
sortie----------------------------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: None.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None.
CASUALTIES: None.
FLAK: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C 591: Capt. H. T. Lay (P),
Lt. W. A. Daniels (CP), Lt. G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B), Lt. S. M.
Slayton (B) (Group Bombardier), T/Sgts. R. C. Cameron, J. W. Clifton, S/Sgts.
George Serafin, R. S. Balsey, E. P. Colvin, James X. McIlwain.
A/C 795: Lt. H. H. Evers (P),
Lt. R. S. Roberts (CP), Lt. B. D. Moore (N), Lt. W. D. Conlon (B), Sgt. L. J.
Moertle, S/Sgt. T. C. Young, T/Sgt.
J. J. Alba, S/Sgts. A. P.
Cardile, L. L. Gibbs, C. L. Ross.
A/C 793: Lt. C. R. Phillips
(P), Lt. W. B. Smith (CP), Lt. C. L. Ducote (N), Lt. J. D. Pope (B), T/Sgt. M.
E, Painter, S/Sgts. R. L. Jackson, Milton Rallis, Sgt. C. R. Zimmerman, S/Sgts.
Elvin Walsh, Anthony Dannucci.
A/C 080: Lt. M. H. Jewett (P),
Lt. P. O. Anderson (CP), Lt. J. E. Peacock (B0, Lt. J. C. Weltman (N), T/Sgts.
W. B. Neal, W. F. King, Sgt. Joseph York, S/Sgts. Elmer Weaver, S. P. Resko, F.
H. Lenke.
27 September 1943 –
S/Sgt. Ross duty to 49th
FLYING: 1 A/C flew
cross-country for 2 hours, 15 minutes. 1 A/C flew a high altitude ,
cross-country AFCE bombing mission.
Squadron provided 5 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
795 1015 23,700 ft jettisoned
742 0957
23,000
ft jettisoned
795 1002 23,600 ft 12x500
060 1005 23,500 ft 11x500 1x500 jettisoned
729
1004 23,500 ft 12x500
BOMBING RESULTS: 10/10th undercast, results not observed. Black smoke seen rising from area west of
railroad.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 20 to 65 Me
109s, and FW 190s were seen, and also 2 Ju 88s. Attacks were concentrated on the
nose. “C” flight composed of 9 aircraft received most of the fighter
opposition.
CASUALTIES: S/Sgt. C. L. Ross,
20 mm splinter in right hand.
FLAK: Meager, inaccurate AA
fire encountered at
at the target and at the
islands of Juist and Nordernay.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C 795: Lt. H. H. Evers (P),
Lt. R. S. Roberts (CP), Lt. B. D. Moore (N), Lt. W. P. Conlon (B), Sgt. J. P.
Armstrong, T/Sgt. J. S. Wood, S/Sgts. L. S. Kerr, A. P. Cardile, C. L. Ross, L.
L. Gibbs.
A/C 742: Lt. R. M. Slane (P),
Lt. J. K. Johnson (CP) Lt. A. C. Foster (N), Lt. W. C. Runner (B), T/Sgt. G. W.
Boyle, S/Sgts. S. W. Sly, L. L. Brown, Sgt. J. W. Clifton, S/Sgt. R. L. Soloman,
Sgt. C. J. Smith.
A/C 793: Lt. M. H. Jewett (P),
Lt. J. P. Anderson (CP), Lt. J. E. Peacock (N), Lt. J. C. Weltman (B), T/Sgts.
W. F. King, W. B. Neal, Sgt. Joseph York, S/Sgts. Elmer Weaver, S. P. Resko, F.
H. Lenke.
A/C 060: Lt. E. R. Verrill
(P), Lt. Joseph Rose (CP), Lt. A. J. Horning (N), Lt. J. A. Lilley (B), S/Sgts.
Milton Rallis, R. M. Jackson, Sgt. D. A. Briggs, S/Sgts. S. H. Lewkowski, P. W.
Lorman, Sgt. R. D. Ghetto.
A/C 729: Lt. C. R. Phillips
(P), Lt. W. B. Smith (CP), Lt. G. L. DuCote (N), Lt. J. D. Pope (B), S/Sgt. R.
J. Conrecode, T/Sgt. M. E. Painter, Sgts. C. R. Zimmerman, R. L. Youker, S/Sgts.
A. Dannucci, Elvin Walsh.
28 September 1943 –
S/Sgt. Burns duty to DS sick in quarters at 302nd Dispensary AAF Station
101,per Par 2,SO 166, AAF Station 121, 27 September 1943.
Radio Network 2 Radar Operators 2:00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 1 Radar Operator 2:30 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 Pilots 4:30 man-hours.
Target Identification 10 B’Diers & Navs 10:00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
29 September 1943 –
Pvt. Peris assigned and joined Squadron per Par 9, SO 224, 12th RCD, 26
September 1943. 1st Lt. Kosscinski assigned and joined Squadron per VOCO. Sgt. Weingart duty to 49th
Pilots and Copilots Lecture 16 Pilots 20:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Class 60 Gunners 60:00 man-hours.
Aircraft Recognition 77 Combat crew 77:00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 4 Radar Ops 4:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 3 Pilots 4:00 man-hours.
Skeet Shooting 10 Combat crew 20:00 man-hours.
APC & EGB Compass Lecture 9
Navigators 9:00 man-hours.
Dinghy Drill 100 Combat crew 50:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Instructions 8 Gunners 16:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for 2 hours, 15 minutes.
30 September 1943 -
S/Sgt. Palombo duty to DS, 1st Bomb Division per VOCO.
Spotlight Trainer 5 Gunners 2:30 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 2 Bombardiers
2:00 man-hours.
PW Film 75 Combat Crew 75:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 Pilots 4:45 Man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 1 Radar Operator 1:00 man-hour.
FLYING: None.
Transcriber’s note: The
individual preparing the Daily Reports for October has changed from 1st Lt. J. E. Nilson to Capt. F. J. Davison.
1 October 1943 – NO
PERSONNEL CHANGES.
Target Identification 14 14 man-hours.
Gunnery Class 48 48 man-hours.
Aircraft Recognition 54 54 man-hours.
Gee Trainer
5 5 man-hours.
Wing Net Work 4 4 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 4 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 5 5 man-hours.
Skeet Shooting 9 18 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C night flying
logging total of 3.50 hours. 2 A/C local flying logging total 3.30 hours.
2 October 1943 – Cpl. Morgan
34249772 transferred to First Station Complement.
Link Trainer
3 3.15 man-hours.
Radio Test 2
2.00
man-hours.
Radio Procedure
1 2.00 man-hours.
Radio Lecture 1 1.00 man-hour.
Shadowgraph 4 4.00 ma-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C local transition
logging total of 1.15 hours. 1 A/C on cross-country for 1.30 hours.
Squadron supplied 4 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1610 22,300 ft 42x100 IB 2x1,000 GP
073 1615 22,000 ft 42x100 IB 1x1,000 GP
793 1610 22,000 ft
2x1,000
GP only
729 1609.5 22,100 ft 42x100 only
BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved
because of weather.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 5 – 30
encountered by this combat wing. Attacks not pressed.
FLAK: Meager, inaccurate AA
fire reported from vicinity of
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C 484: Capt. H. T. Lay,
Major C. G. Gillespie, Lts. J. P. McAvoy, W. E. Sticklen, T/Sgts. J. W.
A/C 073: Lts. C. R. Phillips,
B. Smith, G. G. Winchester, J. D. Pope, T/Sgt. E. W. Koprowski (324th Squadron) Sgt. L. P. Lenchik, Sgt. C. R. Zimmerman, S/Sgts. R. L. Jackson,
Anthony Dannucci, E. Walsh.
A/C 793: Lts. E. R. Verrill,
J. Rose, A. J. Horning, J. A. Lilley, S/Sgt. J. P. Holbrook (324th Squadron) S/Sgt. R. M. Jackson, Sgt. D. A. Briggs, S/Sgts. S. E. Pepkowski, P.
A. Lorman, Sgt. R. D. DeGhetto.
A/C 729: Capts. E. M.
Lockhart, J, H. McPartlin, Lts. G. E. Williams, R. P. Sherwin, T/Sgts. G. W.
Boyle, T. R. Cetnarowski, S/Sgts. G. Serafin, J. Husick, Sgt. R. L. Youker,
S/Sgt. C. W. Raphoon.
3 October 1943 – Cpl. Breed
1107 0973 duty to DS #21 School, Buttonwood, Lancaster. Capt Bettis O-437105
promoted to Major effective September 27, 1943 under Par 17, SO 270, ETOUSA,
dated September 27, 1943.2nd Lts. Albidress O-568414, Evers O671915,
Phillips O-795465, promoted to 1st Lts. effective September 27, 1943
under Par 17, SO 270, ETOUSA, dated September 27, 1943.
FLYING: 1 A/C local transition
logging 1.35 hours. 1 A/C Combat Search Flight logging 5.30 hours.
4 October 1943 – S/Sgt.
Ruppert 13042428 transferred to CCRC Gp.
Capt. Lay O-664412 duty to
7days leave at Stanbridge Earl’s Rest home.
Link Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer
1 1.15 man-hours.
Code Practice 1 2.15 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 6 3.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C cross-country
flight for 1.50 hours.
Squadron furnished 5 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1111 26,500 ft 42x100 lb
793
1056 26,000 ft Jettisoned
742 1056 26,000 ft 42x100 lb
737------------Aborted---------------------------------------------------------
729 1056 26,000 ft 42x100 lb
BOMBING RESULTS: Good, much
smoke and many fires observed in Target area. Main concentration of bombs from
this group is believed to have fallen North and slightly West of MPI.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 50 to 150
single engine fighters and 50 to75 twin engine A/C were encountered. Ju 88 seen
in formation. Encounters very spirited. Me 110s fired rockets at our formation.
FLAK: Moderate accurate AA
fire experienced at target, scattered inaccurate, meager AA fire reported all
along route.
CASUALTIES: Sgt. R. D.
DeGhetto slightly wounded.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C 484: Lts. R. A. Pitts. K.
B. Rutledge, J. P. McAvoy, J. M. Hexum, T/Sgts. J. W. Clifton, F. G. Seaver,
S/Sgts. A. L. Pacheco, E. P. Mason, Sgt. J. W. Montgomery, S/Sgt. D. J. Aldrich.
A/C 793: Lts. E. R. Verrill,
J. Rose, A. J. Horning, J. A. Lilley, T/Sgt. G. W. Boyle, S/Sgts. R. M. Jackson,
D. A. Briggs, P. A. Lorman, Sgt. R. D. DeGhetto, S/Sgt. G. L. Taft.
A/C 742: Lts. R. M. Slane, J.
K. Johnson, A. G. Foster, W. C. Runner, S/Sgts. V. H. Kuhlman, S. W. Sly, L. L.
Brown, Sgt. C. J. Groth, S/Sgt. R. L. Solomon, Sgt. C. J. Smith.
A/C 737: Lts. H. H. Evers, R.
S. Roberts, B. C. Moore, J. C. Wellman, T/Sgts. J. J. Alba, J. W. Wood, S/Sgts.
L. S. Kerr, T. C. Young, Sgt. C. E. Edwards, S/Sgt. L. L. Gibbs.
A/C 729: Lts. C. R. Phillip0s,
R. Shipp, G. G. Winchester, C. S. Hudson, T/Sgt. W. F. King, Sgts. L. P.
Yenchik, C. R. Zimmerman, J. H. Clifton, S/Sgts. A. Dannucci, E. Walsh.
5 October 1943 – 2nd Lt. Gelles O799376 duty to 7 days leave at Stanbridge Earl’S Rest home.
Skeet Shoot 8 16.00 man-hours.
Dinghy Drill 10
20.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 3 3.15 man-hours.
Radio Network 4 4.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 1 1.30 man-hours.
Code Practice 1 2.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C local transition
logging total of 3.00 hours. 1 A/C cross-country hop for 1.25 hours.
6 October 1943 – S/Sgt.
Harold G. McConnell 15331398 assigned and joined effective October 4, 1943. 2nd Lt. Pitts O-2044671 promoted to 1st Lt. Effective October 1, 1943 under Par 4, SO 272, 8th AF dated
October 1, 1943.
Link Trainer 3 2.30 man-hours.
Target Identification 9 9.00 man-hours.
Camera Bombing 8 8.00 man-hours.
Aircraft Recognition 35 35.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 9 4.30 man-hours.
Code Check 2 2.00 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 5 4.30 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
7 October 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
FLYING: 1 A/C on AFCE Camera
Bombing
1 A/C on local transition for
2.00 hours. 3 A/C on cross-country hop for 5.30 hours.
8 October 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
Code Practice
1 2.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
Squadron supplied 5 A/C for
mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
591---------------------Aborted-------------------------------------------------------
060 1506 24,500 ft 12x500
679---------------------Aborted-------------------------------------------------------
805 1505 24,000 ft 12x500
073 1505 24,000 ft 12x500 GP
BOMBING RESULTS: Due to heavy
smoke screen and haze, bombing results were generally unobserved. However crews
believe bombs fell in target area.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 100 to 200
single engine and twin engine enemy fighters encountered.
FLAK: Meager, inaccurate black
AA fire , out of range, was reported at
CASUALTIES: S/Sgt. L. S. Kerr,
cut scalp in turret. Sgt. R. L. Younker crushed right leg. Lt T. W. Kennefick wounded in wrist, cut over right eye and glass in left eye.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C 060: Lts. H. H. Evers, R.
S. Roberts, B. D. Moore, C. S. Hudson, T/Sgts. J. J. Alba, J. A. Wood, S/Sgts.
L. S. Kerr, T. C. Young, Sgt. R. L. Youker, S/Sgt. L. L. Gibbs.
A/C 073: Lts. C. R. Phillips,
W. B. Smith, G. G. Winchester, T. W. Kennefick, S/Sgt. V. H. Kuhlman, T/Sgt. M.
E. Painter, Sgt. C. R. Zimmerman, S/Sgts. R. L. Jackson, A. Dannucci, E. Walsh.
A/C 805: Lts. R. A. Pitts,
Robert Shipp, J. P. McAvoy, J. M. Hexum, S/Sgt. J. P. Holbrook, T/Sgt. R. R.
Rodenbaugh, S/Sgts. A/ L/ Pacheco, E. P. Mason, Sgt. J. W. Montgomery, S/Sgt. D.
J. Aldrich.
Lt. Hudson did a terrific job
of first aid on Kerr and Youker in A/C 060. Sgt. B. W. Yeager flew with 322nd Squadron.
9 October 1943 – S/Sgt.
Andrew NMI Beluschak 32466450 assigned and joined.
Skeet Shooting 7 14.00 man-hours.
Wing Network 4 4.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 1 1.00 man-hour.
FLYING: 1 A/C logged 2.00
hours on high altitude, bombing and navigation mission.
Squadron supplied 5 A/C for
this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
729-----------Aborted-----------------------------------------------------------------
506-----------Aborted-----------------------------------------------------------------
737-----------Aborted-----------------------------------------------------------------
679 1145.5 12,500 ft Jettisoned
073 1144 12,500 ft 3x1,000 5 IB
BOMBING RESULTS: Hits in
target area and city observed. Crews report billowing dust and flames rising to
great heights.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 70 to 300
enemy fighters encountered. Many kinds of twin engine planes encountered, closed
in to scrap. Quite a few rockets.
CASUALTIES: Lt. C. S. Hudson
hit by 20 MM, left wrist broken and right arm broken and shoulder torn open.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C 679: Lts. M. H. Jewett, D.
C. Anderson, J. E. Peacock, J. C. Wellman, T/Sgts. W. F. King, W. B. Neal, Sgts.
York, L. W. Bryant, S/Sgts. S. P. Resko, F. H. Lenke.
A/C 073: Lts. H. H. Evers, R.
S. Roberts, B. D. Moore, C. S. Hudson, T/Sgts. J. J. Alba, J. A. Wood, S/Sgts.
G. L. Taft, T. C. Young, E. P. Colvin, L. L. Gibbs.
10 October 1943 – Cpl. Kickerson 3435300 duty to DS at School at Buttonwood, Lancs.
FLYING:
Squadron supplied 4 A/C for
this mission.
A/C #
TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1518 26,000 ft 42x100 IB
506 1518 25,000 ft 42x100 IB
729 1518
25,500
ft 42x100 IB
737----------Missing in
action-------------------------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: Crews
reported hits in city and marshalling yards. Claim good bomb pattern and the
town well covered.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 20 enemy
fighters observed, mostly Me 110s,
Ju 88s and a few Me 109s.
Spirited attacks on other formations.
FLAK: Intense accurate AA fire
at IP in Ruhr, moderate and accurate AA fire at
CASUALTIES: 10 missing in
action.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C 484: Lts. R. A. Pitts, R.
Shipp, J. P. McAvoy, J. M. Hexum, S/Sgt. F. J. Barry, Sgt. L. P. Yenchik,
S/Sgts. A. L. Pacheco, E. P. Mason, Sgt. J. W. Montgomery, S/Sgt. D. J. Aldrich.
A/C 506: Lts. R. M. Slane, J.
A. Johnson, R. A. Villanova, W. C. Runner, S/Sgts. V. H. Kuhlman, S. W. Sly, L.
L. Brown, R. L. Solomon, Sgts. C, J, Groth, C. J. Smith.
A/C 729: Lts. K. B. Rutledge,
W. R. McAdams, G. C. Winchester, J. D. Pope, T/Sgts. W. F. King, S. W. Allender,
S/Sgts. G. Serafin, G. M. Ortiz, Sgt. L. W. Bryant, S/Sgt. E. V. Miller.
MISSING IN ACTION:
A/C 737: Lts. E. R. Verrill,
J. Rose, A. J. Horning, J. A. Lilley, T/Sgt. R. L. Repp, S/Sgts. R. M. Jackson,
G. L. Taft, S. E. Lepkowski, P. A. Lorman, Sgt. R. D. DeGhetto.
11 October 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
Target Identification 8 8.00 man-hours.
Aircraft Recognition
35
35.00 man-hours.
Gunnery Class 8 8.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 3.45 man-hours.
Skeet Shoot 8 20.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 1 1.30 man-hours.
Code Practice 5 3.45 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
12 October 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
Gunnery
27 27.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 2
2.45 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer
2 2.00 man-hours.
Target Identification
5 5.00
man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer
10 5.00 man-hours.
Security Lecture & Film
200 200.00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
13 October 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
Skeet Shoot
8 16.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 1 1.00 man-hour.
FLYING: 1 A/C local transition
logging .35 hours.
4 A/C started out on mission
which was scrubbed, total time logged 9.00 hours.
14 October 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
Harwell Trainer
1 1.30 man-hours.
Code Practice 3 4.45 man-hours.
Link Trainer
1 1.00 man-hour.
FLYING:
Squadron supplied 5 crews and
4 A/C for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1440
23,000
ft 6x500 GP
805-----------Aborted----------------------------------------------------------
729-----------Aborted----------------------------------------------------------
802 1439.5
23,000 ft 6x500 GP
714----(323rd Aircraft) Missing in action.--------------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: Very good!!
Hits were seen on aiming points, and all over target area. Heavy smoke observed
rising to great heights.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 100 Me 109s
and FW 190s and 100Me 110s,
Me
210s and Ju 88s were encountered on way in. Twin engine planes firing rockets.
No encounters on way out due to fine planning of route.
FLAK: Meager, inaccurate AA
fire was reported from vicinities of Turnout, and Oostmalle; at the target AA
fire was moderate but inaccurate. On way back AA fire was reported from vicinity
of Germerschein.
CASUALTIES: 10 missing in
action. T/Sgt. J. J. Alba hit by 20 MM fragments in finger of right hand, left
ankle and bridge of nose.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C 484: Capt. H. T. Lay, Lt.
Col. T. R. Milton (Hq), Lt. J. P. McAvoy,
Capt. D. M. Williams (Hq),
T/Sgts. J. W. Clifton, R. C. Cameron, S/Sgts. C. R. Zimmerman, E. P. Colvin, V.
O. Miller, F/O P. G. McDuffee.
A/C 802: Lts. H. H. Evers, R.
S. Roberts, B. D. Moore, Capt. W. E. Sticklen, T/Sgts. J. J. Alba, J. A. Wood,
Sgt. B. Silverman, S/Sgt. T. C. Young, Sgt. L. W. Bryant, S/Sgt. L. L. Gibbs.
MISSING IN ACTION:
A/C 714: Lts. R. S. Slane, J.
A. Johnson, A. G. Foster, W. C. Runner, S/Sgts. S. W. Sly, V. H. Kuhlman, R.
Solomon, L. L. Brown, Sgt. C. J. Groth.
15 October 1943 – T/Sgt.
William C. Darden 6950807 assigned and joined.
FLYING: 1 A/C cross-country
hop for .55 hours.
16 October 1943 – 2nd Lt. Billy G. Ponder (Co-pilot) O-745742 assigned and joined.
Link Trainer 1 1.00 man-hour.
Code Practice 1 2.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 5 A/C flew locally
logging total of 8.00 hours.
17 October 1943 – Capt Lay
O-664412, T/Sgt. Cameron 39092707 having completed tour of 30 missions were
today transferred to Casual Pool 12th RCD, AAF Station 591.
FLYING: 3 A/C flew local
formation for total of 6.00 hours.
18 October 1943 – 2nd Lts. Hexum O-734685. Hudson O-736645, Rutledge O-672442, promoted to 1st Lts. effective October 1, 1943 under Par ?, SO 274, ETOUSA dated October 1,
1943.
Code Check 3 5.30 man-hours.
Link Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 4 A/C flew locally
logging total of 5.30 hours. 2 A/C flew on
19 October 1943 – 1st Lt. Joseph R. Shackleton O-855202, assigned and joined as Communications
Officer.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew
cross-country hop of 1.10 hours. 3 A/C flew local formation logging total of
10.20 hours. 2 A/C flew on
20 October 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
Harwell Trainer 2
3.00 man-hours.
Radio Network 1 2.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 5 7.15 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
1.30 hours. 2 A/C flew cross-country hop logging 2.20 hours. 2 A/C took part in
21 October 1943 - Pvt. Cardile
33326237 duty to DS, 8th AF
Radio Procedure 9 10.00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer
1 1.00 man-hour.
Link Trainer 3 3.00
man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 1 1.30 man-hours.
FLYING: 5 A/C flew local
formation logging total of 14.30 hours.
22 October 1943 – 2nd Lt. Arnold O. Williams (Pilot) O-801230, 2nd Lt. Horace C. Michold
(Co-pilot) O-743069, 2nd Lt. Joe G. Stuart (Navigator) O-673833, 2nd Lt. James A. Graham (Bombardier)
O-686149, Sgt. Donald R.
Bartlett 18190505, Sgt. Jewel G. Maddox 34365015, Sgt. Albert G. Romulis
13153309, Sgt. Aldrich A. Seeley 17155252, Sgt. Maurice F. Skeles 17122160, Sgt.
Milton NMI Wauneka 38168863, Pfc. William R. Rouse 13104745 assigned and joined
Par 3, SO 166, 91st Bomb Group dated October 23, 1943.
FLYING: None.
23 October 1943 – 1st Lt. Contopidis O-795207 transferred to Zone of Interior effective August 5,
1943.
Bomb Trainer 3 3.00 man-hours.
Ship Recognition 70 70.00 man-hours.
Intelligence Lecture 35 35.00 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer
1 2.30 man-hours.
Radio Network 1 2.30 man-hours.
Code 3 6.45 man-hours.
FLYING: 3 A/C local formation
logging total of 3.45 hours.
24 October 1943 – 2nd Lt. Ponder O-745742 transferred to 322nd Bomb Squadron, same station.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for
2.15 hours. 2 A/C flew cross-country for total of 1.00 hours.
25 October 1943 – 1st Lt. R. F. Johnson O-328913 transferred to Hq. 91st Bomb Group, same
station.
Harwell Trainer 3 4.30 man-hours.
Code Practice and Lecture 2 14.00 man-hours.
Code
9 11.15 man-hours.
Lecture in Radio Procedures 1 .30 man-hour.
FLYING: 5 A/C flew local
formation for total of 5.00 hours.
26 October 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
Link Trainer 1 1.00 man-hour.
Navigation Class 2 6.00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 34 34.00 man-hours.
Wing Network 2 2.00 man-hours.
Code & Harwell Trainer 2 7.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 5 8.45 man-hours.
Bombardiers Lecture 5 5.00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
27 October 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
SOCIAL: Squadron held dance at
Aero Club on the Base with Molesworth Band supplying the music. WAAFs from Henlo
and civilian girls were guest. Had chocolate ice cream much to the delight of
everyone. Party hours 2000 to 2330 hours.
A/C Recognition 53 53.00 man-hours.
Skeet Shooting 8 16.00 man-hours.
Formation Flying Lecture 75 150.00 man-hours.
Target Identification 10 10.00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
28 October 1943 – 2nd Lt. Jewett O-670556 promoted to 1st Lt. Effective September 6, 1943,
Par 15, SO 249, WD, September 6, 1943.
Spotlight Trainer 8
4.00 man-hours.
Test, Code & Lecture 2
16.00
man-hours.
Code Practice 4 5.45 man-hours.
Bombardiers Lecture 5 5.00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
29 October 1943 – 1st Lt Woodbury (hospital) O-728944 transferred to Detachment of Patients, 2nd
Link Trainer 2
2.00
man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 6 9.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 4 4.15 man-hours.
Radio Test
1 1.30 man-hours.
Navigation Lecture 6 6.00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 45 45.00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
30 October 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
Wing Network 4 6.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 6 A/C took off on a
mission – it was recalled – no credit for mission allowed – total time
logged 27.00 hours.
31 October 1943 – PERSONNEL
CHANGES: None.
FLYING: None.
401st DAILY REPORTS prepared by 1st Lt. J. E. Nilson
1 November 1943 – T/Sgt. Atterbury duty to DS, AFCE Equipment School, AAF Station 582.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer 5 5:00 man-hours.
Procedure Review 2 4:00 man-hours.
Code Practice 10 18:45 man-hours.
Skeet Shoot 8 16:00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 11 5:00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 2 2:00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 25 25:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Class for Tail Gunners 20 20:00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
2 November 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES
GROUND SCHOOL:
Target Identification 14 14:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Class for
Radio Operators 10 10:00 man-hours.
Shadowgraph 3 3:00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 2 2:00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 1 1:00 man-hour.
Wing Network 1 1:30 man-hours.
Code Practice 5 5:15 man-hours.
Procedure Lecture 2 3:30 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 4:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for 1.30 hours.
3 November 1943 – 1st Lt. Ryan duty to DS, Armament School, RAF Station Kirkham, Lancs. 1st Lt. Gilbride transferred to 322nd Bomb Squadron. 2nd Lt. Pope, S/Sgt. Gibbs duty to 49th Station Hospital.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Skeet Shoot 8 8:00 man-hours.
Code 2 4:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for 1.00 hour.
MISSION TO WILHELMSHAVEN, GERMANY.
Squadron supplied 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
729 1308 21,000 ft 10x500 Jettisoned 14 IB
795 1310 21,000 ft 10x500 and 14 IB
484 1309 21,300 ft 10x500 and 14 IB
802-----------Missing in action.-------------------------------------------------
805-----------Missing in action.-------------------------------------------------
742-----------Missing in action.-------------------------------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: Pathfinder job results could not be observed.
ENEMY FIGHTERS: 10 to 70 E/A reported, including FW 190s, Me 109s, 3 FW 189s,2 Me 110s and 1 Ju 87.
FLAK: Moderate inaccurate flak at the target. Inaccurate fire experienced in vicinity of Schiermonnikoog Island on the way in, and some more inaccurate AA fire from Nordernay or Juist Islands on the way out.
CASUALTIES: Lt. J. D. Pope – leg wound. S/Sgt. Leonard Gibbs wound in left thigh.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C # 729: Lt. J. R. Westwood (P), Lt. W. R. Smith (CP), Lt. J. G. Stuart (N), Lt. J. D. Pope (B), Sgt. Milton Rallis, T/Sgt. M. E. Painter, S/Sgts. C. R. Zimmerman, R. L. Jackson, Anthony Dannucci, Elvin Walsh.
A/C # 795: Lt. H. H. Evers (P), Lt. R. S. Roberts (CP), Lt. B. D. Moore (N), Lt. W. P. Conlon (B), T/Sgts. W. G. King, J. A. Capron, S/Sgts. Joseph York, T. C. Young, R. L. Youker, L. L. Gibbs.
A/C # 484: Capt. E. M. Lockhart (P), F/O P. G. McDuffee (CP), Lt. G. E. Williams (N), Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B), T/Sgts. W. C. Darden, T. R. Cetnarowski, S/Sgts. George Serafin, John Husick, Sgt. J. H. Clifton, S/Sgt. C. W. Raphoon.
THE FOLLOWING CREWS ARE LISTED AS MISSING IN ACTION:
A/C # 742: Lt. W. B. McAdams (P), Lt. Robert Shipp (CP), Lt. G. C. Winchester (N), Lt. T. W. Kennefick, T/Sgt. Alfred Ramones, S. W. Allender, S/Sgts. Bernard Silverman, G. M. Ortiz, Sgt. J. G. Chisar, S/Sgt. E. V. Miller.
A/C # 805: Lt. R. A. Pitts (P), Lt. A. O. Williams (CP), Lt. J. P. McAvoy (N), T/Sgts. I. E. Narter, J. W. Clifton, Sgt. L. P. Yenchik, S/Sgts. A. L. Pacheco, E. P. Mason, Sgt. C. E. Edwards, S/Sgt. J. W. Montgomery.
A/C # 802: Lt. K. B. Rutledge (P), F/O A. E. Mahe (CP), Lt. J. E. Peacock, S/Sgts. T. E. Merritt, Milton Wauneka, T/Sgt. R. R. Rodenbaugh, Sgt. F. J. Beauregard, S/Sgts. E. P. Colvin, J. X. McIlwain, R. S. Balsey.
4 November 1943 - 1st Lt. Tibbets (P), O-393088, 2nd Lts. Billy S. Brown (Comm), 2044859, Sidney Edelstein (B), O-747996, Alex Ellerman, (CP), O-805419, Kenneth W. Falleck (CP), O-682833, William F. Gibbons (P),
O-802738, Charles A. Guinn (P), O-745015, Robert J. Hornbeck (N),
O-678288, Wendell W. Quattlebaum (B), O-744330, Leo T. Sharum (N), O-739225, Donald E. Shea (N), )-729517, Richard A. Werthein (B), O-678419, S/Sgt. Bert A. Stieler,32448783, Sgts. Charles R. Clark, 15323194, Walter J. Davis, 36635837, William O. Douponce, 16111904, Charles W. Dyer, 35560824, Robert C. Ginsberg, 12150220, John Hinda, 33419907, Robert E. Kidder, 11101585, Gerald E. McDowell, 33480463, Dana E. Morse, 15320654, William E. Rasmussen, 16064955, Woodrow W. Tressler, 12139879 assigned and joined Squadron from 2900th CCRC. Pvt. Rentx duty to SD, Station Trans.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer 3 Pilots 2:45 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 3 Bombardiers 2:00 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 3 Bombardiers 3:00 man-hours.
Radio Lecture 1 Radar Operator 2:00 man-hours.
Code 3 Radar Operators 5:15 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 13 Combat Crew 13:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C, local flight for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
5 November 1943 - Sgts. James W. Brady, 32251021, Clarence R. Bateman, 18130916, Julius W. Edwards, 32271927, Paul H. Goecke, 15340756, John R. Pardons, 35371110, assigned and joined Squadron from 2900th CCRC.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Skeet Shooting 9 Combat Crew 18:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 3 Pilots 3:00 man-hours.
Wing Network 4 Radar Operators 6:00 man-hours.
NO FLYING.
MISSION TO GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY.
Squadron provided 3 A/C for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484---------Abortive sortie.--------------------------------------------------------
073 1344 28,500 ft 42 IB
679---------Aborted.-----------------------------------------------------------------
RESULTS OF BOMBING: Large amount of smoke and fire seen in target area. Accurate results unobtainable due to industrial haze and smoke screen.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: From 10 to 20 E/F’s seen consisting of FW 190’s, Me 109’s, Do 217’s and Me 110’s. No direct attacks on this group.
FLAK: AA fire was intense but inaccurate for our aircraft flying at altitudes from 28,500 to 29,000. Several white puffs observed above our A/C. Inaccurate AA fire reported from vicinities of Kaldenkirchen and Tilburg.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION.
A/C 484: Capt. E. M. Lockhart (P), 1st Lt. N. A. Daniels (CP), 1st Lt. Granville E. Williams (N), 1st Lt. R. P. Sherwin (B), S/Sgt. J. P. Holbrook, T/Sgt. Ted Cetnarowski, S/Sgts. George Serafin, John Husick, V. O. Miller, C. W. Raphoon.
A/C 073: 1st Lt. H. H. Evers (P), 2nd Lt. R. S. Roberts (CP), 2nd Lt. B. D. Moore (N), 2nd Lt. Wifred P. Conlon (B), Sgt. M. Rallis, T/Sgt. J. Capron, S/Sgt. C. R. Zimmerman, Sgt. L. W. Bryant, Sgt. J. H. Clifton, S/Sgt. T. C. Young.
6 November 1943 – S/Sgt. Harold E. Wingate, 33225630, assigned and joined Squadron. Sgt. Peters, 12030250, duty to DS, Bovingdon.
Sgt. Knight, 15089195, duty to DS, RAF Station Cranwell, effective Nov3. S/Sgt. Burns, 36335567, transferred to HQ. 401st Bomb Group.
2nd Lts. McAdams (MIA, 3 Nov) Peacock (MIA, 3 Nov) appointed 1st Lts effective 1 November 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Lecture on Log Keeping 3 Radar Operators 3:00 man-hours.
Liaison Equipment Lecture 2 Radar Operators 2:00 man-hours.
Radio Network 1 Radar Operator 1:00 man-hour.
Link Trainer 3 Pilots 3:30 man-hours.
Target Identification 9 B’diers & Navs 9:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Lecture 30 Gunners 30:00 man-hours.
Engineering Lecture 8 Combat crew 8:00 man-hours.
Operation Lecture 26 Combat crew 26:00 man-hours.
Formation Flying Lecture 26 Combat crew 26:00 man-hours.
Security and S-2 Lecture 18 Combat crew 27:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C on a local flight for a total time of 3>00 hours.
7 November 1943 – 2nd Lts. John D. Davis (P), O-800845; Allan N. Morey (CP), O-680485; Walter G. Quarve (B), O-670242; John W. Ryan (N), O-750255; Frank D. Turk (P), O-574651; Frank L. Varva,
O-683216; Franklin Whitcomb (CP), O-746237;F/O Thomas J. Capparell (B), T-1330; S/Sgt. Duard K. Nowlin, 18122473; Sgts. Robert O. Duncan, 35366481, Neil (NMI) Gillis, 34393026, Thomas C. Lardin, 13156261, Rudolph (NMI) Malkin, 33377879, George A. Parrish, 14164428, Norman V. Pero, 32548143, Dobald C. Stairs,13090021,
Assigned and joined Squadron from 2900th CCRC.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Operations Lecture 20 Combat crew 40:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 3 A/C formation flying for a total time of 6 hours and 30 minutes. 1 A/C local flight for a total time of 45 minutes.
MISSION TO WESEL, GERMANY.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
073-----------------------Abortive sortie.--------------------------------------------
060-----------------------Abortive sortie.---------------------------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved. 10/10 undercast.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: One single engine enemy fighter seen.
FLAK: En route meager inaccurate AA fire reported from vicinities of Egmond, Einkhuizen. Meager, inaccurate flak at the target for our A/C at 27,000 feet. En route back, meager inaccurate flak bursts were reported from vicinities of Venlo, Antwerp and Flushing.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C 073: Lt. C. R. Phillips (P), Lt. W. B. Smith (CP), Lt. J. M. Hexum (N), Lt. J. A. Graham (B), T/Sgts. W. C. Darden, W. B. Neal, S/Sgts. C. R. Zimmerman, R. L. Jackson, Anthony Dannucci.
A/C 060: Lt. M. H. Jewett (P), F/O P. C. McDuffee (CP), Lt. J. G. Stuart (N), Lt. J. C. Welman (B), T/Sgts. W. C. King, W. E. Neal, Sgt. A. G. Romulis, S/Sgts. Elmer Weaver, S. P. Resko, F. H. Lenke.
Sgt. J. L. Zeigler flying in A/C 774---323rd Squadron.
8 November 1943 – 1st Lt. G. E. Williams transferred to 2900 CCRC Gp (Bomb) provisional. S/Sgts. Dale (NMI) Jackson 37262537, Robert A, Wood, 37261179, Sgt. Joseph B. Brennan, 38312531, Edmund J. Vogler, 12154329, assigned and joined Squadron from 2900th CCRC.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Gee Trainer 3 Navigators 9:00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 26 Combat crew 26:00 man-hours.
Operations Lecture 16 New Crew 48:00 man-hours.
Shadowgraph 3 Gunners 3:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 5 Pilots 5:00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 3 Bombardiers 3:00 man-hours.
Code Practice 6 Radar Operators 9:30 man-hours.
Radio Test and Lecture 4 Radar Operators 10:00 man-hours.
Radio Lecture 3 Radar Operators 6:00 man-hours.
Procedure Lecture 2 Radar Operators 3:00 man-hours.
PW & Security Lecture 16 Combat crew 32:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 3 A/C high altitude formation flight, total time 8.00 hours.
9 November 1943 – Capt. Lockhart, 1st lt. Sherwin, S/Sgts. V. O. Miller, Raphoon, Serafin, transferred to Casual Pool, 12th RCD, RAF Station 591. S/Sgt. C. E. Allen transferred to Hq. 401st Bomb Group, this station.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer 3 Pilots 3:00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 8 Gunners 4:00 man-hours.
Code Practice 6 Radar Operators 8:15 man-hours.
Radio Test and Review 1 Radar Operator 3:00 man-hours.
Target Identification 14 B’diers. & Navs. 14:00 man-hours.
Operational Lecture 40 Combat crew 80:00 man-hours.
Engineering Lecture 50 Combat crew 75:00 man-hours.
Gunnery instruction 16 Gunners 48:00 man-hours.
Bombing Lecture 10 Bombardiers 10:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 2 A/C flying high altitude formation , locally for a total time of 6.00 hours.
10 November 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Code Practice 6 Radar Operators 11:30 man-hours.
Radio Lecture 1 Radar Operator :15 man-hour.
Harwell Trainer & Lecture 1 Radar Operator 2:45 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 7 Navigators 7:00 man-hours.
Target Ident. 11 B’diers & Navs. 11:00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 3 Combat crew 3:00 man-hours.
Shadowgraph 3 Gunners 3:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 3 Pilots 3:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Lecture & Train. 10 Gunners 30:00 man-hours.
Bombing Lecture 8 Bombardiers 8:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 7 A/C flew locally on a high altitude formation practice flight for a total of 15 hours and 20 minutes.
11 November 1943 – 1 Major, 2 Capts., 1 1st lt. 20 2nd Lts. and 33 EM of 401st Bomb Group attached 9 November 1943. 1 2nd Lt. and 10 EM of 401st Bomb Group attached 10 November 1943.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Lecture on Radio Equipment 1 Radar Operator 2:30 man-hours.
Procedure Lecture 4 Radar Operators 6:00 man-hours.
Code Practice 5 Radar Operators 5:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Instruction 14 Gunners 28:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 2 Pilots 1:30 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for 2 hours. 3 A/C flew high altitude formation flight for 8.5 hours.
MISSION TO WESEL, GERMANY
Recalled.
Squadron supplied 3 A/C for this mission.
NO CREDIT GIVEN FOR THIS MISSION.
12 November 1943 – 1st Lt. Attached from 401st Bomb Group effective 9 November.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Spotlight Trainer 2 Gunners 1:00 man-hour.
Link Trainer 3 Pilots 3:00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 3 Bombardiers 3:00 man-hours.
Clothing & Equipment Lec. 22 Combat crew 44:00 man-hours.
Gunnery Instruction & Lec. 22 Combat crew 24:00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
13 November 1943 – M/Sgt. C. O. Pierce duty to 49 Station Hosp.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer 4 Pilots 4:30 man-hours.
Code Practice 2 Radar Operators 2:45 man-hours.
Shadowgraph 4 Gunners 2:00 man-hours.
FLYING: MISSION TO BREMEN: Recalled.
Squadron supplied 4 A/C for this mission.
NO CREDIT GIVEN FOR THIS MISSION.
14 November 1943 – 2nd Lt Villanova transferred to Hq. 1st Combat Wing, this Station.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: None.
15 November 1943 – 2nd Lt. Brown duty to DS Hq. 8th Bomber Command. 13 2nd Lts., 2 F/O’s. 16 EM of 401st Bomb Group attached.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer 2 Pilots 2:00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 12 Gunners 6:00 man-hours.
Skeet 7 Combat crew 14:00 man-hours.
Target Identification 10 B’diers. & Navs. 10:00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for 3 hours. 4 A/C flew locally, formation flight for 6 hours and 45 minutes.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Bomb Trainer 1 Bombardier 1:00 man-hour.
Link Trainer 5 Pilots 5:00 man-hours.
FLYING: MISSION TO KNABEN, GERMANY.
Squadron supplied 4 A/C for this mission (Abortive sortie.)
No bombs dropped.
BOMBING RESULTS: None for this group.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: From 2 to 15 E/A were reported, these consisted of Me 109’s, 2 Me 110’s and a few FW 190’s.
FLAK: meager, inaccurate AA fire reported from vicinities of Eigeroen, Epersund, Stapnes and Raegefjord.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C 729: Capt. J. H. McPartlin Major C. G. Gillespie, Lt. B. D. Moore, Capt. W. E. Sticklen, S/Sgt. J. P. Armstrong, T/Sgt. J. A. Wood, Sgts. J. B. Brannan, J. H. Clifton, S/Sgt. Anthony Dannucci, Lt. John Gelles.
A/C 073: Lt. M. H. Jewett, F/O P. G. McDuffee, Lt. J. W. Ryan, Capt. J. W. Maupin, (401st Bomb Group), T/Sgts. W. G. King, W. B. Neal, S/Sgts. Joseph York, Elmer Weaver, S. P. Resko, F. H. Lenke, Jr.
A/C 767: Lts. H. H. Evers, R. S. Roberts, D. E. Shea, W. P. Conlon, S/Sgt. Andrew Beluschak, T/Sgt. J. A. Capron, S/Sgt. L. S. Kerr, Sgts. C. E. Comer, L. W. Bryant, S/Sgt. T. C. Young.
A/C 795: Lts. J. D. C. Anderson, H. C. Nichols, J. G. Stuart, J. A. Graham, Sgts. Milton Rallis, B. W. Yeager, A. G. Romulis, D. R. Bartlett, M. R. Skiles, A. A. Senley.
17 November 1943 – Pvt. James J. Vignes, 34234294, assigned and joined from 39th Service Group this station. S/Sgt. Charles E. Allen,
15102666, attached from 401st Bomb Group.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Code Practice 1 Radio Operator 1:00 man-hour.
Link Trainer 5 Pilots 5:30 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C locally for .40 hours. 5 A/C High Altitude Formation 17.30 Total hours.
18 November 1943 – 1st Lt. Ryan )-1548302 returned from Ds to B-17 Armament School at RAF Station Kirkham.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Harwell Trainer 3 4.30 man-hours.
Procedure Lecture 1 2.30 man-hours.
Code Practice 3 2.15 man-hours.
FLYING: 6 A/C flew high altitude formation logging total of 21.00 hours.
19 November 1943 – 16 2nd Lts and 24 EM assigned from 381st Bomb Group Par1, SO 177, 91st Bomb Group.
2nd Lt. Irvin NMI Piancentini, O-801199 (P)
2nd Lt. John B. Britton III, O-808361 (CP)
2nd Lt. Bernard P. Hart, O-809599 (N)
2nd Lt. Freerick W. Merkert, O-682496 (B)
S/Sgt. Robert E. Gerstemeier, 13154279 (E)
S/Sgt. John L. Wolstenholme, 1315 4279 (R)
Sgt. Robert S. Miller 33361326 (AG)
Sgt. Robert M. Dodge, 3232 3023 (AE)
Sgt. Glenn G. Selter, 37499408 (TG)
Sgt. Harold J. Rhode 32765324 (AG)
2nd Lt. Charles L. Price, O-407372 (P)
2nd Lt. Philip R. Goynes, O-807417 (CP)
2nd Lt. Howard A. Groombridge, O-809590 (N)
2nd Lt. Leo D. Godfrey, O-682573 (B)
S/Sgt. Joe Z. Cardwell, 38135046 (E)
S/Sgt. Roy E. Pruitt, 37237182 (R)
Sgt. Freeman A. Ford, 33357697 (AE)
Sgt. Robert J. Jackson, 16176372 (AG)
Sgt. George J. Valdes, 39034143 (AG)
Sgt. Hugh E. Winfree 34508772 (TG)
2nd Lt. Harold E. Kirby, O-808430 (CP)
2nd Lt. Harold A. Levin, O-809653 (N)
2nd Lt. Patrick H. McNulty, O-741737 (B)
S/Sgt. John J. Lacorrazza, 32530815 (E)
Sgt. Howard NMI Hornick, 12180330 (AE)
Sgt. Frank NMI Martin, 15329223 (AG)
Sgt. Wallace L. Sexton, 38444147 (TG)
Sgt. Elvin F. Kennedy, 18137532 (AG)
Pvt. Frank D. Bynon, Jr., 12144610 ®
1 Capt, 15 2nd Lts. and 32 EM (attached from 401st Bomb Group for Training) relieved from temporary duty and returned to their organization.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer 3 3.15 man-hours.
Wing Network 1 1.00 man-hour.
Harwell Trainer 1 1.00 man-hour.
H/F Lecture 1 1.00 man-hour.
Code Practice 6 6.00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 3 3.00 man-hours.
Target Identification 16 16.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 6 A/C high altitude formation logging total of 22.00 hours.
20 November 1943 – Sgt. Faber H. Cripps, 17066778, transferred to 441st Sub Depot (Class 1) Pfc. Harold R. Harding, 14061719, assigned and joined from 364th Service Squadron, 39th Service Group.
Pfc. Edward F. Skippa, 32077541, assigned and joined from Hq. Squadron, 39th Service Group.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Clothing and Equipment Lecture 20 40.00 man-hours.
Aircraft Recognition 77 77.00 man-hours.
Target Identification 12 12.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 3 3.00 man-hours.
Division Network 3 3.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 3 3.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 12 6.00 man-hours.
21 November 1943 – 1 Major, 1 Captain, 2 1st Lts., 19 2nd Lts., 2 F/O, and 28 EM (attached from 401st Bomb Group for training.) relieved from temporary duty and returned to their organization.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: None.
22 November 1943 – Pfc. Walter, 35611016 from duty to detached service at classification School, Mardlesham, Suffolk.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Target Identification 18 18 man-hours.
Shadowgraph 4 4 man-hours.
Prisoner of War Lecture 140 140 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 12 12 man-hours.
Link Trainer 5 5.00 man-hours.
Introductory Lecture 40 40.00 man-hours.
Operations Lecture 16 16.00 man-hours.
Articles of War and Sex Lecture to entire Squadron.
FLYING: None.
23 November 1943 – S/Sgt. Gibbs (hospital), 12132864, transferred to Detachment of Patients, 49th Station Hospital, APO 557.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Aircraft Recognition 29 29.00 man-hours.
Navigation Class 4 4.00 man-hours.
Skeet Shoot 8 16.00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 3 3.00 man-hours.
Liaison Tuning Lecture 1 1.00 man-hour.
Code Practice 1 1.00 man-hour.
Link Trainer 3 3.00 man-hours.
Bombardiers Lecture 10 10.00 man-hours.
FLYING: None.
24 November 1943 – Pvt. Joe NMI McMillen, 6964589, assigned and joined.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Gunnery Lecture 26 26.00 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 1 1.00 man-hour.
Radio Lecture 7 49.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 8 12.15 man-hours.
Wing Network 1 1.30 man-hours.
Navigation Lecture 6 6.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 8 A/C high altitude formation logging 32.00 hours.
25 November 1943 – S/Sgt. Rose (hospital), 13119165, transferred to Detachment of Patients, 49th Station Hospital, APO 557. Pvt. Cardile, 33326237, Pvt. Douglass, 14036335, transferred to 1st Station Complement Squadron, this station.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Code Practice 6 7.00 man-hours.
Radio Instructions 8 9.20 man-hours.
Aircraft Recognition 43 43.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 7 7.30 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 6 6.00 man-hours.
Gunnery Class 28 28.00 man-hours.
Escape Lecture 140 140 man-hours.
Target Identification 18 18 man-hours.
Skeet Shooting 10 10 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C local gunnery mission 2.00 hours. 8 A/C high altitude formation logging total of 9.00 hours.
SOCIAL: Party for EM at Red Cross Aero Club this station 20:30 to 23.30 hours. Music by base Orchestra. AAAF, civilian and Land Army girls as guests.
Real nice Thanksgiving Day dinner.
26 November 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer 5 5.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 3 5.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 8 8.00 man-hours.
H/F Organization Lecture 4 3.00 man-hours.
FLYING: MISSION TO BREMEN.
Squadron supplied 8 A/C for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
767-------------Aborted----------------------------------------------------------------
079 1205 25,500 ft 8x500 20 IB
073 1220 26,000 ft 8x500 20 IB
729-------------Aborted---Bombs Jettisoned--------------------------------------
679 1220 25,600 ft 8x500 20 IB
187 1221 28,000 ft 8x500 20 IB
795 1230 22,000 ft 8x500 20 IB
771 1220 26,700 ft 8x500 20 IB
BOMBING RESULTS: Pathfinder job results could not be observed.
ENEMY FIGHTERS: No attacks made on our formation.
FLAK: An intense but inaccurate AA barrage experienced at target.
CASUALTIES: None.
UNUSUAL INCIDENTS: A/C 795 was forced to ditch in North Sea off Great Yarmouth – ditching successful, no one injured, crew picked up by Air Sea Rescue and returned to base.
CREWS CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C 079: 2nd Lts. Charles A. Guinn, Kenneth W. Fallek, Robert J. Hornbeck, Sidney NMI Edelstein, S/Sgt. Harold E. Wingate, Sgt. Charles W. Dyer. S/Sgt. Bert A. Stieler, Sgts. William E. Rasmussen, John NMI Hinds, Gerald E. McDowell.
A/C 073: 2nd Lts. Julius D. C. Anderson, Horace C. Nichols, Joe G. Stuart, James A. Graham, S/Sgts. Jewel C. Maddox, Donald R. Bartlett, Derwood A. Briggs, Maurice F. Skiles, Albert G. Romulus, Aldrich A. Seeley.
A/C 679: 2nd Lts. William F. Gibbons, Clyde P. McCallum, Donald E. Shea, Wendell W. Quattlebaum, Sgts. John R. Parsons, Alex P. Fontecchie (324th), Sgts. Paul h. Goecke, Robert C. Ginsberg, Clarence R. Bateman, Julius W. Edwards.
A/C 187: 2nd Lts. John D. Davis, Allan N. Morey, Frank I. Varva, Walter G. Quarve, S/Sgt. Robert A. Wood, Sgt. George A. Parrish, S/Sgt. Duard K. Nowlin, Sgts. Robert O. Duncan, Joseph B. Brennan, Rudolph NMI Malkin.
A/C 795: 1st lt. Bob NMI Tibbets, Jr., 2nd Lt. Alex NMI Ellerman, III, 2nd Lts. Leo T. Sharum, Richard A. Wertheim, Sgts. James W. Brady, Charles E. Clark, T/Sgt. Garner NMI Walters (322nd), Sgts. Dana E. Morse, Walter J. Davis, Woodrow W. Tressler.
A/C 771: 2nd Lts. Frank D. Turk, Franklin F. Whitcomb, Harold A. Levin, F/O Thomas J. Capparell, S/Sgt. Dale NMI Jackson, Sgt. Norman V. Pero, S/Sgt. Dominic NMI Zurella (324th), Sgts. Edmund J. Vogler, Thomas C. Lardin, Neil NMI Gillis.
2nd Lt. Robert S. Roberts piloted A/C 29947 with 322nd crew – gets credit for mission.
1st Lt. Francis A. Porada flew as tail gunner in 482nd PFF A/C 23492 – gets credit for mission.
27 November 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Gee Trainer 5 5.00 man-hours.
Target Identification 21 21.00 man-hours.
Gunnery Lecture 21 21.00 man-hours.
Aircraft Recognition 59 59.00 man-hours.
Operational Lecture 50 50.00 man-hours.
Engineering Lecture 24 36.00 man-hours.
Skeet Shoot 7 14.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 1 1.00 man-hour.
Division Network 4 4.00 man-hours.
Procedure Lecture 1 1.30 man-hours
Code Practice 6 7.00 man-hours.
28 November 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND SCHOOL: None.
FLYING: None.
29 November 1943 – Cpl. McCullough (hospital). 16036335, transferred to Detachment of patients, 30 General Hospital, APO 514.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Target Identification 3 3.00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 3 3.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 6 6.30 man-hours.
Liaison Lecture 4 2.15 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 4.30 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for 1.45 hours. 1 A/C flew cross-country for 2.00 hours. 6 A/C flew on mission which was called back and no credit allowed.
30 November 1943 – 2nd Lt. Frank l. Butler, O-678157 (CP), 2nd Lt James R. Dempsey. O-672042, (CP), assigned and joined Squadron.
2nd Lt. Smith, O-677606, duty to leave (7 days) Standbridge Earls’ Rest Home.
GROUND SCHOOL:
Link Trainer 6 6.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 5 7.00 man-hours.
Gunnery Lecture 18 36.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 7 A/C on mission which was abandoned – no sortie credit.
401st DAILY REPORTS Prepared by 1st Lt. Charles Albidress
December 1, 1943 – 1st Lt. Tibbets, O-393088. 2nd Lt. Ellerman, O-805419, 2nd Lt.
Sharum, O-739225, 2nd Lt. Werthein, O-679419, duty to 7 days leave at
Standbridge Earls’ Rest Home. 2nd Lt. John E.
LaFontin, O-746377, (P), 2nd Lt. Harold C. Demody, O-682822, (CP),
Lt. Frank T. Keneley Jr., O-683187, (N), 2nd Lt. James M. Donigan,
O-676443, (B), Sgt. Samuel L. Sommers Jr., 37212317, (E), Sgt. Daniel S. Abeles,
32583296, ®,Sgt. Richard D. Libby, 13093837, (AE), Sgt. Roy H. Brown, 17128036,
(AR), Sgt. Maurice P. LaCasse, 11017397, Sgt. Donald E. Schwab, 32741038, (AG).
2nd Lt. Roy J. Griesbach, O-742315, (P), 2nd Lt. John R. Simonson,
O-678776, (N), 2nd Lt. Charles R. Peck, O-686591, (CP), 2nd Lt. John H. Piland, O-738663, (B), T/Sgt. Emil J. Viskocil, 37175020, (E), Pfc.
Robert C. Hartford, 31218317, ®, S/Sgt. Harry V. Lane, 13102799, (AE), S/Sgt.
Harry R. Small, 32394432, (AR), S/Sgt. Ralph E. Rigaud, 32493822, (G), S/Sgt.
John D. Hammer, 32515039, (AG).
2nd Lt. Lester F. Rentmeester, O-742603, (P), 2nd Lt. William W. Behrend,
O-686535, (CP), 2nd Lt. Robert N. Roberts, O-807933, (N), 2nd Lt. Joseph T. Ashby, O-743923, (B), Sgt. Elmer A. Diethorn, 13085324, (E), Sgt.
Ward E. Simonson, 12172280, ®, Sgt. Gilbert M. Cloyd, 35509117, (AE), Sgt.
Frank NMI Topitz, 16170306, (AR), Sgt. Gordon A. Wiggett, 31197624, Sgt. Phillip
F. Lunt, 39550731, (AG0.
2nd Lt. Howard F. Weber, O-804436, (P), 2nd Lt. John C. Flinn Jr.,
O-750782, (CP), 2nd Lt. Earl R. Hedstrom, O-809361, (N), 2nd Lt. Donald T. Weiss, O- 746635,(B), S/Sgt. Louie R. Holland, 39252650, ®,
S/Sgt. Willis J. Kaltenbach, 33363787, (E), Sgt. James R. Marshall, 35638792,
(AE), S/Sgt. Eugene J. Letalien, 11010343, (AR), Sgt. John R. Paget, 39552894,
(G), Pvt. Russell R. Ruth,13008178, (AG).
2nd Lt. Sam L. Evans, O-681363, (P), 2nd Lt. Richard W. Thompson,
O-751576, (CP), 2nd Lt. Harold NMI Levin, O-683915, (N), 2nd Lt. Thomas W. Harper, O-699589, (B), Sgt> Richard R. Saffell, 37220975, (E),
Sgt. Phillip J. Del Torto, 32539319, ®, Sgt. Milburn K. Delong, 13067929, (AE),
Alfred A. Scelza, 31145548, (AR), S/Sgt. Robert N. Kasch, 32464085, (AG), Sgt.
Robert J. Schupp, 31280245, (AG).
Five
above crews assigned and joined from 8th AF Replacement Depot per Par
1, SO 184, 91st Bomb Group effective November 30, 1943.
Link Trainer
5 6.00 man-hours.
Procedure Lec. & Code
Practice 4 6.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 3 4.15 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Flying:
1 A/C flew on local formation mission for 3.00 hours.
Squadron
supplied 7 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
803 1203 25,000 ft 8x500 20 IB
679 1201 25,400 ft 8x500 20 IB
729 1203 25,100 ft 8x500 20 IB
490 1203 26,700 ft 8x500 20 IB
060------Missing
in action.-------------------------------------------------
767------Aborted.------------------------------------------------------------
187------Aborted.------------------------------------------------------------
BOMBING
RESULTS: Unobserved due to undercast.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: 40 to 50 were sighted among those were FW 190’s, Me 109’s with one
or two Me 110’s and FW 189’s. Most attacks were delivered from 12:00
O’clock and were concentrated on the low squadron of this Group and the Group
ahead.
FLAK:
Meager, inaccurate fire was reported in vicinity of
CASUALTIES:
11 missing in action.
CLAIMS:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH SORTIE:
A/C
803: Lts. J. D. C. Anderson, H. C. Nichols, L. S. Stuart, J. S. O'Looney, S/Sgt.
J. L. Wolstenholme, T/Sgt. J. A. Wood, S/Sgts. A. G. Romulis, A. A. Seeley, R.
L. Youker, M. F. Skiles.
A/C
679: Lts. W. F. Gibbons, C. P. McCallum, D. E. Shea, W. E. Quattlebaum, S/Sgt.
G. W. Boyle, Sgts. J. R. Parsons, O. D. Phillips Jr., P. H. Goecke, C. R.
Bateman, S/Sgt. B. W. Yeager.
A/C
729: Lts. C. R. Phillips, R. A. Thompson, J. W. Ryan, J. M. Hexum, S/Sgt. J. P.
Armstrong, T/Sgt. M. E. Painter, S/Sgts. J. York, E. Walsh Jr., R. L. Jackson,
A. Dannucci, Jr.
A/C
490: Lts. R. S. Roberts, F. F. Whitcomb, H. A. Levin, F/O T. J. Capparell, Sgt.
D. C. Stairs, T/Sgt. F. G. Seaver, Sgt H. H. Rhode, S/Sgts. D. J. Aldrich, J. H.
Clifton, Sgt. T. C. Lardin.
MISSING
IN ACTION: S/Sgt Nick J. Nicoletti flying in A/C 511, 322nd also
missing in action.
A/C
060: Lts. C. A. Guinn, K. W. Fallek, R. J. Hornbeck, S. NMI Edelstein, S/Sgt. B.
A. Stieler, Sgts. H. E. Wingate, W. E. Rasmussen, G. E. McDowell, C. E. Comer,
C. W. Dyer.
December
2, 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Harwell Trainer 1 1.00 man-hour.
Link Trainer 4 3.45 man-hours.
Code Practice 9 12.00 man-hours.
Skeet Shoot 6 12.00 man-hours.
Target Identification 14 14.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 7 3.30 man-hours.
FLYING:
1 A/C flew cross-country for.25 hours. 4 A/C flew locally for total logged time
of 8.00 hours. 1 A/C flew on camera bombing mission for 2.00 hours.
December
3, 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Target Identification 14 14.00 man-hours.
Gunnery 75 75.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer
3 3.00 man-hours.
Radio Network 1 1.00 man-hour.
Harwell Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Code Check 7 9.30 man-hours.
FLYING:
None.
December
4, 1943 – Major Gillespie promoted to Lt. Col. Effective November 27, 1943
per Par 5, SO 321, 8th AF dated November 27, 1943.
Link Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Radio Instruction 10 56.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
1 A/C flew high altitude cross-country for 2,30 hours. 4 A/C flew high altitude
formation gunnery mission, total time logged 12.00 hours. 6 A/C flew high
altitude formation for total logged time of14.30 hours.
December
5, 1943 – Capt. Walker (medical) transferred to Hq. 91st Bomb
Group effective December 4, 1943.
FLYING:
Squadron
supplied 2 A/C and four crews for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
639
(323rd) No bombs dropped as all targets were overcast.
073 No bombs dropped as all targets were overcast.
729 No bombs dropped as all targets were overcast.
736
(324th) No bombs dropped as all targets were overcast.
BOMBING
RESULTS: No bombs dropped due to overcast.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered – good fighter support.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH SORTIE:
A/C
073: Capt. J. H. McPartlin, Col. C. K. Wurzbach, Capt. S. M. Slaton (GP), T/Sgt.
W. C. Darden, Lt. B. D. Moore, T/Sgt. T. R. Cetnarowski, S/Sgts. M. F. Skiles,
J. D. Aldrich, T/Sgt. G. G. Seaver, Lt. F. L. Butler.
A/C
073: Lts. J. D. C. Anderson, H. C. Nichols, J. G. Stuart, J. A. Graham, T/Sgts.
A. Beluschak, J. A. Wood, S/Sgts. A. G. Romulis, D. R. Bartlett, Sgt. P. C.
Bara, S/Sgt. A. A. Seeley.
A/C
729: Lts. C. R. Phillips, J. R. Dempsey, A. M. Hexum, J. D. Pope, S/Sgt. G. W.
Boyle, T/Sgt. M. E. Painter, Sgt. C. J. Cameron, (324th), S/Sgts. R.
L. Jackson, A. Dannucci, E. Walsh.
A/C
736: Lts. W. F. Gibbons, C. P. McCallum, D. E. Shea, W. E. Quattlebaum, Sgts. C.
R. Bateman, J. W. Edwards, P. H. Boecke.
December
6, 1943 – Lt. Daniels, O-733619 duty to 7 days leave at Standbridge
Earls’ Rest home.
Shadowgraph
5 2.30 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 4.00 man-hours.
Radio Lecture
10 70.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 7 8.45 man-hours.
Gunnery Instruction &
Lecture 40 80.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
None.
December
7, 1943 – 2nd Lt. Charles L. Diamond, O-861050, (Communications
Officer) assigned and joined from 1st Bomb Division.
2nd lt. Moore, O-678650, promoted to 1st Lt. effective November 29, 1943
per Par 23, SO 333, ETOUSA, dated November 29, 1943.
S/Sgt.
Brady, 33251021, S/Sgt. Clark, 15233194, S/Sgt. Davis, 36635837, S/Sgt. Morse,
15320654, S/Sgt. Tressler, 12139879, duty to 7 days leave at Moulsford Manor
Rest home.
2nd Lt. George H. Heiling, O-681088, (CP), 2nd Lt. William P. Richards,
O-741369. (B), 2nd Lt. James A. Rogers, O-680719, (CP), S/Sgt. Fred
B. Kirby, 18045934, Cpl. Kenneth P. Fiigen, 32393998, Cpl. Martin NMI Goldberg,
12049946, assigned and joined from 1st CCRC.
Gee Trainer 6 6.00 man-hours.
POW Lecture 48 60.00 man-hours.
Skeet Shoot 7 14.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 10 5.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 8 8.30 man-hours.
Code Practice 4 6.15 man-hours.
FLYING:
None.
December
8, 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Harwell Trainer 5 4.15 man-hours.
Radio Test & Code
Check 1 1.00 man-hours.
Division Network 3 4.30 man-hours.
Code Practice 14 20.00 man-hours.
Code Practice &
Procedure Lec. 1 1.15 man-hours.
Aircraft Recognition 42 42.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 4.15 man-hours.
Film for “A” Crew. 3 3.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
None.
December
9, 1943 – 1st lt. Tibbets, O-393088, 2nd Lt.
Ellerman, O-805419, 2nd Lt. Sharum, O-739225, 2nd Lt.
Wertheim, O-679419, to 7 days leave to Standbridge Earls’ Rest Home.
Link Trainer 3 2.00 man-hours.
Code & Harwell
Trainer 3 7.30 man-hours.
Radio Network 3 4.30 man-hours.
SOS Procedure 1 1.30 man-hours.
Code Practice 16 22.45 man-hours.
Aircraft Recognition 62 62.00 man-hours.
Bombardier Lecture 12
12.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
None.
December
10, 1943 – Capt. Sticklen, O-732683, transferred to Hq., 91st Bomb Group, this station.
Link Trainer 4 4.00 man-hours.
Aircraft Recognition 21 21.00 man-hours.
Bombardiers Lecture 6 6.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 2
3.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 13 16.30 man-hours.
FLYING:
1 A/C flew in local formation flight for 2.30 hours. 3 A/C flew in cross-country
formation flight for total of 4.15 hours. 3 A/C flew local formation for 6.00
total logged time.
December
11, 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Link Trainer 6 6.30 man-hours.
Radio Network
1 1.30 man-hours.
Procedure Lecture 1 1.15 man-hours.
Lecture on Transmitter 4 4.00 man-hours.
Code Practice
6 9.30 man-hours.
FLYING:
1 A/C on camera bombing mission for 2.00 hours.
Squadron
supplied 7 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
187 1243 22,400 ft 41x100 IB
771 1311* 24,000 ft 42x100 IB
079 1243.5 22,300 ft
42x100 IB
767 1243.5 23,100 ft 42x100 IB
679 1242 23,600 ft 42x100 IB
073 1243 22,500 ft 41x100 IB
729------Aborted.-------------------------------------------------------------
BOMBING
RESULTS: Good results were reported. Hits in target area and a high column of
yellow smoke reported. Two large fires observed in NW section of town as well as
hits on the RR dock. Heavy concentration of bursts with flames and high spirals
of smoke in the Eastern part of the city especially around
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: Only four observed, among them Me 109’s and FW 190’s, only one
attack by a FW 190 was experienced by this, P-51, P-38 and P-47 support
effective.
FLAK:
Enroute to target, meager, inaccurate fire experienced from vicinities of
Baltrum and
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C
187: Lts. J. D. Davis, A. N. Morey, F. I. Varva, W. G. Quarve, T/Sgt. D. K.
Nowlin, S/Sgts. R. A. Wood, J. B. Brennan, G. A. Parrish, R. O. Duncan, Sgt. J.
L. Ziegler.
A/C
771: Tacked on to 351st Group and went over target with it. Lts. F.
D. Turk, F. F. Whitcomb, F. T. Keneley, F. W. Merkert, T/Sgt> D. C. Stairs,
Sgt. D. Jackson, S/Sgts. E. J. Vogler, N. Gillis, Cpl. N. V. Pero, S/Sgt. T. C.
Lardin.
A/C
079: Lts. P. R. Coleman, F. L. Butler, J. R. Sinonson, J. S. O’Looney, Sgt. D.
S. Abeles, S/Sgt. Orlando Puntero, Sgts. O. D. Phillips, F. J. Deary, A. W.
Truesdale, S. J. Pogan.
A/C
767: Lts. R. S. Roberts, S. L. Evans, J. W. Ryan, J. C. Wellman, T/Sgt. W. J.
King, S/Sgts. W. B. Neal, J. York, E. Weaver, J. H. Clifton, F. H. Lenke.
A/C
679: Lts. W. F. Gibbons, C. P. McCallum, D. E. Shea, W. W. Quattlebaum, S/Sgts.
J. P. Armstrong, J. R. Parsons, Sgt. D. E. Schwab, S/Sgts. C. R. Bateman, J. W.
Edwards, P. H. Goecke.
A/C
073: Lts. C. L. Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, Sgts. W.
Simonson, R. J. Jackson, F. A. Ford, J. Hinda, H. E. Winfree.
December 12, 1943 – 1st Lt. Smart promoted to Captain effective December 1, 1943, Par 19, SO 335, ETOUSA
dated December 1, 1943.
FLYING:
None.
December
13, 1943 – 2nd lt. Wellman, O-732340, promoted to 1st Lt. effective November 30, 1943.
Link Trainer
6 6.30 man-hours.
Code, Harwell Trainer
& Procedure Lec. 5 25.00 man-hours.
Code 2 2.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
Squadron
supplied 7 A/C and 9 crews for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1204 28,000 ft 42x100 IB
505
(324th) 1205 27,400 ft 8x500 20 IB
804
(322nd) 1203 27,400 ft 8x500 20 IB
187 1205 27,900 ft 42x100 IB
729 1204 28,000 ft 42x100 IB
771 1204.5 27,600 ft 42x100 IB
767 1204 27,500 ft 42x100 IB
073 1204
28,000 ft 42x100 IB
079 1204 28,000 ft 42x100 IB
BOMBING
RESULTS: General unobserved, 10/10 overcast.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: Only four seen – no combats.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Reported to be exceptionally good. P-47’s escorted from IP to
channel.
FLAK:
Meager, Inaccurate fire reported from vicinities of
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH SORTIES:
A/C 484: Capt. J H. McPartlin, Lt. Col. C. G. Gillespie, Lt. B. D. Moore, Capt.
W. E Sticklen, F/O P. G. McDuffee, T/Sgts. W. C. Darden, T. R. Cetnarowski,
S/Sgt. J. York, Lt. Col. B. K. Voorhees, Observer.
A/C
505: Lts. F. D. Turk, F. F. Whitcomb, H. Levin, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgt. D. C.
Stairs, Sgt. D. Jackson, S/Sgts. E. J. Vogler, C. Lardin, N. Gillis, Cpl. N. V.
Pero.
A/C
804: Lts. W. F. Gibbons, C. P. McCallum, D. E. Shea, W. E. Quattlebaum, S/Sgts.
W. O. Douponce, J. R. Parsons, A. G. Romulis, P. H. Goecke, C. R. Bateman, J. W.
Edwards.
A/C
187: Lts. J. D. Davis, A. N. Morey, F. I. Varva, W. G. Quarve, T/Sgt. D. K.
Nowlin, S/Sgts. R. A. Wood, J. B. Brennan, Sgt. J. L. Ziegler, S/Sgts. G. A.
Parrish, R. O. Duncan.
A/C
729: Lts. C. R. Phillips, J. E. LaFontin, J. M. Hexum, J. D. Pope, S/Sgt. G. W.
Boyle, T/Sgt. M. E. Painter, S/Sgts. A. Dannucci, E. Walsh, R. L. Jackson, Sgt. P. C. Bara.
A/C
771: Lts. F. C. Ammann, H. E. Kirby, H. A. Levin, P. H. McNulty. Sgt. F. D.
Bynon, S/Sgt. J. J. Lacorrazza, Sgts.
A/C
767: Lts. C. L. Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, S/Sgts. R.
E. Pruitt, J. Z. Cardwell, Sgt. R. J. Jackson, S/Sgt. A. A. Seeley, Sgt. F. A.
Ford, S/Sgt. John Hinda.
A/C
073: Lts. I. Piancentini, J. B. Britton III, B. P. Hart, F. W. Merkert, S/Sgts.
F. R. Kirby, R. E. Gerstemeier, Sgts. S. L. Sommers, G. G. Setter, R. S. Miller,
R. M. Dodge.
A/C
079: Lts. P. R. Coleman, R. A. Thompson, J. J. Wilson, J. S. O’Looney, S/Sgts.
J. P. Armstrong, O. Puntorno, Sgts C. D. Phillips, S. J. Pogan, F. J.
Deary, A. W. Truesdale.
December
14, 1943 – T/Sgt. James M. Lomasney, 10600649, S/Sgt. Leslie R. Hinds,
38106250, S/Sgt. Richard H. Klamm, 17091632, assigned and joined from 323rd Bomb Squadron, this station.
Link Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Radio Network 4 4.00 man-hours.
Code Lecture 1 2.30 man-hours.
Code Practice 11 12.45 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 1 1.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
None.
December
15, 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Link Trainer 5 5.00 man-hours.
Code Practice
16 15.00 man-hours.
Procedure Lecture 3 3.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
High Frequency Lecture
7 7.00 man-hours.
Code Check 1 1.00 man-hour.
FLYING:
None.
TRANSCRIBERS
NOTE: At this point, the person preparing these Daily Reports changed from 1st Lt. Nilson to Capt Davison.
December
16, 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Radio Network 3 3.00 man-hours.
Code and W/T Procedures 9 11.15 man-hours.
Code Practice
3 4.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 3 3.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
Squadron
supplied 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
505 1312 25,500 ft 8x500 & 21 IB’s
053
1312 26,500 ft 8x500 & 18 IB’s
167 1312 (unreadable) 8x500 & 21 IB’s
729 1313 26,700 ft 8x500 & 21 IB’s
079
1313 26,300 ft 8x500 & 21 IB’s
767 1312.5 24,000 ft 8x500 & 21 IB’s
BOMBING
RESULTS: (Unreadable)
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: (Unreadable)
FLAK:
(Unreadable)
CASUALTIES:
None. CREWS CREDITED WITH
A/C
505: Lt. H. H. Evers was pilot, other crewmember names unreadable.
A/C
073: Lt. J. D. C. Anderson piloted this aircraft, other crewmember names
unreadable.
A/C
167: Lts. J. F. Davis, A. H. Morey, F. I. Varva, W. G. Quarve, T/Sgt. D. K.
Nowlin, R. A. Wood, S/Sgts. J. B. Brennan, Sgt. J. P. Ziegler, S/Sgt. G. A.
Parrish, Sgt. P. J. Bara.
A/C
729: Lt. C. R. Phillips piloted this A/C, other crewmember names unreadable.
A/C
079: Lts. P. R. Coleman, R. A. Thompson, H. J. Wilson, J. S. O’Looney, S/Sgt.
J. F. Armstrong, Sgt. Orlando Puntorno, Sgt. O. D. Phillips, S/Sgts. S. J.
Pogan, F. J. Deary, A. W. Truesdale.
A/C
767: Lts. C. L. Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgts.
R. E. Pruitt, J. E. Cardwell, Sgt. Frank Topitz, S/Sgts. H. E. Winfree, John
Hinda, Sgt. F. A. Ford.
December
17, 1943 – Sgt. Edward Haller, 36054769, transferred to Hq. & Hq.
Squadron, 1st Bomb Division.
Link Trainer 4 4.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 6 6.30 man-hours.
Procedure Lecture 6 3.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 4
4.00 man-hours.
Code Check 14 14.00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 87 87.00 man-hours.
Target Identification 21
21.00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 1 1.00 man-hour.
Shadowgraph 9 4.30 man-hours.
Skeet Shoot 6
12.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
None.
December
18, 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Link Trainer 1 1.00 man-hour.
Radio Network 3
3.00 man-hours.
Radio Lecture 12 6.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 5 6.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 8
4.00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 86 86.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 12 6.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 4
4.00 man-hours.
Target Identification 17 17.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
None.
December
19, 1943 – Cpl. Dormancy, 10600681, to DS Burttonwood.
FLYING:
5 A/C flew cross-country for total logged time of 8.30 hours.
2
A/C flew locally for total logged time of 6.00 hours. 3 A/C flew
December
20, 1943 – 2nd Lts. Anderson, O-802694, R. S. Roberts,
O-678328, J. W. Ryan, O-750255, Smith, O-677606, Stuart, O-673833, promoted to 1st Lts. effective December 15, 1943, per Par SO # Hq/
Link Trainer 4 4.15 man-hours.
Code Practice 3
3.45
man-hours.
Radio Network 2 2.00 man-hours.
Skeet Shoot 7 14.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer
3 3.00 man-hours,
Radio Lecture 7 4.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
1 A/C flew locally for 1.00 hour. 1 A/C flew high altitude gunnery and bombing
mission 2.45 hours. 2 A/C flew cross-country
Logging
total time of 5.00 hours.
Squadron
supplied 7 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484 1146 hrs 28,000 ft 12x500
079 1147 hrs 27,800 ft 12x500
073 1147 hrs 27,600 ft 12x500
729 1147 hrs 27,700 ft
12x500
679 1147 hrs 28,000 ft 12x500
187 1147 hrs 28,000 ft 12x500
767 1147 hrs 27,700 ft 12x500
BOMBING
RESULTS: This group bombed on ?TF, and it is believed that bombs fell at or near
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: Up to 17 E/A reported for period just before target to point of
leaving enemy territory at Juist Island, ten of them being single engine
fighters, FW 190’s and Me 209’s and seven being twin engine fighters, Ju
88’s and Me 110’s. Attacks were concentrated on stragglers. Twin engine
fighters were observed firing rockets. Ju 87’s observed firing laterally at
formation.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: P-47 escort exactly as briefed, from enemy coast to point just short of
target, and described as good. Only 4 P-38’s seen while several P-51’s were
reported.
FLAK:
Meager, inaccurate AA fire experienced from South tip of
CASUALTIES:
S/Sgt. L. S. Kerr received flak wound in right cheek.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
A/C
484: Lt. H. H. Evers, F/O P. G. McDuffee, Lts. F. T. Kenely, W. P. Conlon,
T/Sgts. J. A. Capron, J. J. Alba, S/Sgts. L. S. Kerr, L. W. Bryant, John Husick,
Anthony Dannucci Jr., Observer Lt. Col. Burton K. Voorhees.
A/C
079: Lts. P. R. Coleman, R. A. Thompson, H. J. Wilson, J. S. O’Looney, S/Sgts.
Orlando Puntorno, F. J. Deary, T/Sgt. J. P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. S. J. Pogan, Jr.,
C. D. Phillips, Jr., A. W. Truesdale.
A/C
073: Lts. W. B. Smith, G. H. Heilig, W. P. Richards, F/O T. J. Capparell, T/Sgt.
J. A. Wood, Sgt. Martin Goldberg, T/Sgt. F. R. Kirby, S/Sgt. Topitz, Sgts. K. F.
Fiigen, P, C, Bara.
A/C
729: Lts. R. S. Roberts, F. L. Butler, J. W. Ryan, J. C. Wellman, T/Sgt. W. B.
Neal, S/Sgt. Joseph York, T/Sgt. W. J. King, S/Sgts. Elmer Weaver, J. E.
Clifton, G. H. Lenke, Jr.
A/C
679: Lts. C. L. Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgt. J.
Z. Cardwell, S/Sgt. F. A. Ford, T/Sgt. R. E. Pruitt, S/Sgts. R. J. Jackson, John
Hinda, H. W. Winfree.
A/C
187: Lts. Bob Tibbetts, Alexander Ellerman III, L. T. Sharum, R. A. Wertheim,
T/Sgt. J. W. Brady, S/Sgts. C. E. Clark, R. E. Kidder, D. E. Morse, W. J. Davis,
W. W. Tressler.
A/C
767: Lts. H. F. Weber, J. C. Flinn, Jr., K. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss, W. J.
Kaltenbach, Sgts. J. R. Marshall, L. R. Holland, E. J. Letalien, D. R. Schwab,
J. R. Paget.
MISCELLANEOUS:
A/C 767 made a crash landing at Marshall Field near
A/C
073 landed at Ludham due to fuel shortage.
December
21, 1943 – Sgt. Edward Haller, 36054769, assigned and joined from 1st Bomb Division.
Link Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Lecture and Code Practice 8 10.00 man-hours.
Radio Network 4 4.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 3 3.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
None.
December
22, 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Link Trainer 4 4.00 man-hours.
Radio Network 4 4.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 3 3.00 man-hours.
Code and Radio Lecture 9 11.15 man-hours.
FLYING:
2 A/C flew high altitude locally for total time logged of 4.00 hours.
December
23, 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
A/C Recognition 36 36.00 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 3
2.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 4.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 4 4.00 man-hours.
Procedure Lecture
10 12.30 man-hours.
Ditching Film 160 160.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 3 3.00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer
2 2.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 10 12.30 man-hours.
Code Check 2 2.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
1 A/c flew locally for 2.40 hours. 6 A/C flew local formation flight for total
logged time of 10.30 hours.
December
24, 1943 – Pvt. K. R. Aldrich, 39676997, assigned and joined from 323rd Bomb Squadron. S/Sgt. H. L. Edwards, 32141958 assigned and joined from 379th Bomb Group.
Code Practice 12 12.00 man-hours.
Code and Lecture 6 7.30 man-hours.
Skeet Shoot
6 12.00 man-hours.
Radio Network 4 4.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 4 4.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
4 A/C went on cross country high altitude formation bombing mission for total
logged time of 16.00 hours.
Squadron
supplied 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
729 1338 20,000 ft 16 x 300
929 1337 20,000 ft 16 x 300
079 1337 20,000 ft 16 x 300
958------------Aborted----------------------------------------------------
892 1337 20,000 ft 16 x 300
771
1336.5 20,000 ft 16 x 300
BOMBING
RESULTS: Most crew members believe bombing to be generally poor. A few are
convinced that the southern part of Target area was hit.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: No enemy fighters encountered.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Observed or deduced from contrails to be covering us from 1330 hours to
1356 hours.
FLAK:
Moderate and accurate AA fire from enemy coast to within three miles of target.
Bursts were both black and red. AA fire reported in vicinities of C Griz Nez,
Marquise, Watten, St. Omer, and
CASUALTIES:
S/Sgt. M. F. Skiles-flak wound in stomach. S/Sgt. T. C. Young-flak wound on
right leg. Lt. Wendell Quattlebaum-flak wound in right cheek.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
A/C
729: Capt. J. H. McPartlin, Lt. Col. C. G. Gillespie, Lts. B. D. Moore, J. W.
Ryan, J. M. Hexum, T/Sgt. T. R. Cetnarowski, S/Sgt. Joseph York, T/Sgts. G. W.
Boyle, F. G. Seaver, S/Sgt. D, J, Aldrich, F/O P. G. McDuffee.
A/C
929: Lts. W. B. Smith, G. H. Heilig, W. P. Richards, F/O T. J. Capparelli,
T/Sgt. J. A. Wood, Sgt. H. R. Harding, S/Sgts. F. B. Kirby, R. J. Jackson, John
Hinda, Sgt. P. C. Bara.
A/C
079: Lts. J. D. C. Anderson, H. C. Nichols, J. G. Stuart, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgt.
J. C. Maddox, S/Sgt. D. R. Bartlett, T/Sgt. Andrew Baluschak, S/Sgts. M. F.
Skiles, A. G. Romulis, A. A. Seeley.
A/C
892: Lts. H. H. Evers, Jr., R. J. Griesbach, B. P. Hart, W. P. Conlon, T/Sgt. J.
A. Capron, S/Sgt. T, C. Young, T/Sgt. J. J. Alba, S/Sgts. R. H. Ginsberg, C. E.
Clark, John Husick.
A/C
771: Lts. J. D. Davis, A. N. Morey, F. I. Varva, W. G. Quarve,
T/Sgt.
R. A. Wood, S/Sgt. G. A. Parrish, T/Sgt. D. K. Nowlin, S/Sgts. R. O. Duncan, J.
B. Brennan, J. L. Ziegler.
MISCELLANEOUS:
All aircraft in this squadron were badly hit by flak.
December
25, 1943 – 2nd Lts.
December
26, 1943 – T/Sgt. Darden, 6950807, transferred to Hq. And Hq. Squadron, 1st CCRC< AAF Station 112.
FLYING:
5 A/C flew local formation flight for total logged time of 13.30 hours.
December
27, 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Target Identification 13 13.00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 68 68.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 5 5.45 man-hours.
Code & Test
9 11.15 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 1 1.00 man-hour.
Navigation Class 1 2.00 man-hours.
Radio Network 4 4.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 4 4.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
3 A/C flew local formation for 7.30 total logged time.
3
A/C flew cross-country for 4.45 total logged time.
December 28, 1943 –
Major Willard R. Middleton, O-253437 assigned and joined from 324th Bomb Squadron, this station.
Link Trainer 4
4.45 man-hours.
Target Identification 12 12.00 man-hours.
Skeet Shoot 9 18.00 man-hours.
Code & Lecture
8 10.00 man-hours.
Gunners Critique 135 135.00 man-hours.
Shadowgraph 3 3.00 man-hours.
Navigation Class 7 14.00 man-hours.
Radio Lecture 12 12.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 4
4.00 man-hours.
Dinghy Drill 10 Crews 100.00 man-hours.
FLYING:
4 A/C flew local formation for 12.00 total logged time.
December
29, 1943 – T/5 Louis W. Shepherd, 35624637, assigned and joined from 17th RCD, AAF Station 536. Following assigned and joined from 8th AF RCD.2nd Lts. Angelo J. Depeder, O-769187, (Bomb), William E.
Eberley, O-811593, (Nav), Gilbert M. Falck, O-690069, (CP),
Lee
A. Lewis, O-688537, (Bomb), James P. Lutz, O-803834, (P),
Link Trainer
2 2.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer 11 5.30 man-hours.
Code & Lecture 7 8.45 man-hours.
Code Practice 4 4.00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 56 56.00 man-hours.
Dinghy Drill
80 80.00 man-hours.
Radio Network 4 4.00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 4 4.00 man-hours.
Navigation Class
5 10.00 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 9 7.05 man-hours.
FLYING:
4 A/C flew local high altitude formation flight total of 22.00 hours. 1 A/C flew
cross-country for 1.35 hours.
December
30, 1943 – PERSONNEL CHANGES: None.
Link Trainer 6 6.00 man-hours.
Target Identification 8
8.00 man-hours.
Radio Network 2 2.00 man-hours.
Skeet Shooting 8 16.00 man-hours.
Dinghy Drill
40 20.00 man-hours.
Code Practice 5 6.15 man-hours.
FLYING:
1 A/C flew on
Squadron
supplied 7 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
863-----------------Aborted------------------------------------------------------------
741-----------------Not
dispatched---------------------------------------------------
591-----------------Not
dispatched---------------------------------------------------
484 1158 23,000 ft 21 x M47 IB
187
1157 21,600 ft 42 x M47 IB
079 1158 22,800 ft NICKELS
679 1158 23,400 ft 21 x M47 IB
BOMBING
RESULTS: Unobserved due to undercast, PFF used.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: Between 20 and 30 E/F seen at intermittent periods. Most E/A seen were
Me 109’s a few of which carried markings “K.G.L.” FW 190’s, Me 110’s,
Ju 88’s and one Macchi 202 sighted. Attacks not pressed home.
FLAK:
Enroute, meager, inaccurate AA fire experienced at
CASUALTIES:
None.
CLAIMS:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSIONS:
A/C
484: Lt. H. H. Evers, F/O P. G. McDuffee, Lts. F. T. Keneley, W. P. Conlon,
T/Sgts. J. A. Capron, J. J. Alba, S/Sgts. L. S. Kerr, L. W. Bryant, John Husick,
P. C. Bara.
A/C
679: Lts. S. L. Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold Levin, T. W. Harper, Sgts. R. R.
Saffell, M. K. Delong, P. K. DelTorto, A. A. Scelza, S/Sgt. R. N. Kasch, Sgt. R.
J. Schupp.
A/C
187: Lts. J. D. C. Anderson, H. C. Nichols, J. G. Stuart, J. A. Graham, T/Sgt.
J. C. Maddox, S/Sgt. D. R. Bartlett, T/Sgt. Andrew Beluschak, S/Sgt. A.G.
Romulis, Sgt. K. P. Fiigen, S/Sgt. A. A. Seeley.
A/C
079: Lts. P. R. Coleman, R. A. Thompson, H. J. Wilson, J. S. O’Looney, T/Sgt.
R. E. Gerstemeier, S/Sgt. F. J. Deary, T/Sgt. F. R. Kirby, S/Sgts. O. D.
Phillips, A. W. Truesdale, G. G. Selter.
MISCELLANEOUS:
A/C 863 piloted by Lt F. C. Ammann crash landed at Steeple Morden after #1 and
#3 engines caught fire at Take Off. Plane was total wreck but none of the crew
were hurt.
December
31, 1943 - 1st Lt.
Aubrey M. Commons. (Arm),O-437112, assigned and joined from 8th AF
RCD. Pfc. John J. Finnegan, 3328825, assigned and joined from Hq. 91st Bomb Group.
A/C Recognition 25 25.00 man-hours.
Bomb Trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
Spotlight Trainer
4 2.00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 6 6.00 man-hours.
Gee Trainer 4 2.45 man-hours.
Harwell trainer 2 2.00 man-hours.
FLYING: 1 A/C flew locally for 1.15 hours. 1 A/C flew high altitude 2.45 hours.
Squadron
supplied 9 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
484-----------Unknown---------------------------------21
M 47 IB’S
057 1302 Hrs 18,700 ft 21 M 47 IB’S
741 1221 Hrs 18,000 ft
21 M 47 IB’S
679 1301 Hrs 18,200 ft 21 M 47 IB’S
804 1303 Hrs 18,000 ft 21 M 47 IB’S
591 1202 Hrs 18,000 ft 21 M 47 IB’S
073 1305 Hrs 18,000 ft 21 M 47 IB’S
079 1302 Hrs 18,500 ft 21 M 47 IB’S
187 1303 Hrs 18,100 ft 21 M 47 IB’S
BOMBING
RESULTS: Crews report bombing as good and well concentrated on Target Area.
Flames could be seen for 20 minutes after leaving target..
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: From 15 to 25 E/F, mostly
Me 109’s, FW 190’s. and 2 Ju 88’s observed. One FW 190 sighted with P-51
markings. Attacks not concentrated and were delivered as if by inexperienced
pilots.
FLAK:
Meager inaccurate AA fire at Brest; Intense barrage in Bordeaux Area and A/D; at
target AA fire moderate and accurate; AA fire moderate and accurate at Royan and
Pt. De la Coubre.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CLAIMS:
A/C 591, Sgt. H. K. Harding – Me 109 destroyed.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
A/C
804: Capt. H. J. McPartlin, Lts. B. D. Moore, W. F. Borealis, J. M. Hexum,
T/Sgts. T. R. Cetnarowski, F. G. Seaver, G. W. Boyle, Lt. F. F. Whitcomb,
S/Sgts. E. J. Vogler, D. J. Aldrich.
A/C
484: Lt. H. H. Evers, F/O P. G. McDuffee, Lts. F. T. Keneley, Jr., W. P. Conlon.
T/Sgts. J. A. Capron, J. J. Alba, S/Sgts. L. S. Kerr, L. W. Bryant, John Husick,
Anthony Dannucci, Jr.
A/C
079: Lts. P. R. Coleman, R. A. Thompson, H. J. Wilson, J. S. O’Looney, S/Sgts.
Orlando Puntorno, F. J. Deary, T/Sgt. D. C. Stairs, S/Sgts. O. D. Phillips, A.
W. Truesdale, S. J. Pogan.
A/C
187: Lts. J. D. Davis, A. H. Morey, F. I. Varva, W. G. Quarve, T/Sgts. D. K.
Nowlin, R. A. Wood, S/Sgts. J. B. Brennan, G. A. Parrish, R. O. Duncan, G. G.
Selter.
A/C
073: Lts. J. D. C. Anderson, H. C. Nichols, H. A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, T/Sgts.
Andrew Beluschak, J. C. Maddox, Sgt. C. R. Zimmerman, S/Sgts. A. A. Seeley, D.
R. Bartlett, Sgt. K. F. Fiigen.
A/C
741: Lts. R. S. Roberts, F. L. Butler, J. W. Ryan, J. C. Wellman, S/Sgt. Ward
Simonson, Sgt. E. A Diethorn, S/Sgt. R. N. Kasch, Sgts.
P.
F. Lunt, G. M. Cloyd, G. A. Wiggett.
A/C
591: Lts. W. B. Smith, H. E. Kirby, F/O T. J. Capparell, S/Sgt. F. B. Kirby,
T/Sgt. J. A. Wood, Sgts. H. R. Harding, P. C. Bara, Martin Goldberg, S/Sgt. R.
H. Ginsberg.
A/C
958: Lts. C. L. Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgts.
R. E. Pruitt, J. E. Cardwell, S/Sgts. F. A. Ford, H. E. Winfree, R. J. Jackson,
John Hinda.
A/C
679: Lts. W. E. Gibbons, C. F. McCallum, D. E. Shea, J. H. Piland,
Sgt.
L. R. Holland, T/Sgt. J. R. Parsons, S/Sgts. C. E. Clark, P. H. Goecke, C. R.
Bateman, J. W. Edwards.
A/C
057: Lts. J. E. LaFontin, C. R. Peck, E. R. Hedstrom, J. M. Donigan, Sgts. D. S.
Abeles, S. L. Sommers, S/Sgt. H. J. Rhode, Sgts. M. P. LaCasse, R. D. Libby,
S/Sgt. N. V. Pero.
MISCELLANEOUS: Lt. Col. David G. Alford flew as co-pilot in A/C 804.
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