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Post by limburger59 on May 14, 2023 20:32:56 GMT -8
to post 5 APR 24 To unlock 7 APR 24 Turn in AAR's no later than 20 APR 24 Next mission to post 19 APR 24
MISSION DATE: 2 April 44 MISSION # 19TARGET: San Stephano, Italy - Harbor Installations Bombing Altitude: 20,000 feet Mission Brief: Map: FORMATION:HIGH | 78th SQDN |
| MID | 79th SQDN |
| LOW | 80th SQDN | LEAD: | Black Shadow |
| LEAD: | Six Nights in Telergma |
| LEAD: | The "A" Train | TAIL: | Delayed Action
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| TAIL: | Invadin Maiden |
| TAIL: | Old Shep |
WEATHER:
Takeoff: Poor Target: Good Landing: Good GAZETTEERIn Zone 6 Italian fighters, flown by Italian pilots who stayed loyal to the ideals of Fascism may be encountered. Both TFT and QOTS players may use - Table 5-3SB - found on Steve Dixon's website, to possibly run into them.Zone | Modifier (QotS) | Weather/Resistance (TfT) | Fighter Cover | 2 Italy / Tyrrhenian | X | 100% Clouds/None | Good | 3 Tyrrhenian Sea | -2 | 50% Clouds/Light | Good | 4 Tyrrhenian Sea
| X | 50% Clouds/None
| Good | 5 Tyrrhenian Sea | X | 50% Clouds/None
| Good | TARGET ZONE 6 Outbound: Tyrrhenian Sea / Italy Inbound: Italy / Tyrrhenian Sea FLAK: Outbound: Medium x3 Inbound: None | -2 | Haze/Light Resistance Target: Slightly Obscured TFT: Bombing Manually
| Good | 5 Tyrrhenian Sea | X | Haze/None | Good | 4 Tyrrhenian Sea | X | 50% Clouds/None | Good | 3 Tyrrhenian Sea | X | 50% Clouds/None
| Good | 2 Tyrrhenian / Italy | X | 50% Clouds/None
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Emergency Airfield: USAAF bases in Zone 2 are still compromised due to damage from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Landing in Zone 2 is at a -2 DM. Shot Down: Over Water (if you didn't drown): Zone 4 or greater: you are captured Zones 2 or 3: you are rescued by the Royal Navy Over Occupied Italy = Captured Calendar since Last Mission:
29 March 44 Mission 18 Sofia, Bulgaria - Marshalling Yard 30 March 44 Non-Operational Day 31 March 44 Non-Operational Day 1 April 44 Bad Weather - Mission Scrubbed 2 April 44 Mission 19 San Stephano, Italy - Harbor Installations
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tomt1999
80 Bomber Squadron XO
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Post by tomt1999 on Apr 1, 2024 8:19:13 GMT -8
80th Bombardment Squadron Mission 019 Assignments
LEAD THE A-TRAIN
TAIL OLD SHEP
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Post by crushedhat on Apr 3, 2024 7:43:43 GMT -8
For the 78th, for Mission 19 Lead: Black Shadow (keltos) Tail: Delayed Action (medic1) Garfield, Paul, Cpt, USAAF, XO, 78th (H) Bomb Squadron (OOC - if assigned Lead or Tail, please submit your mission early in case someone else needs to take over those positions.)
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Post by crushedhat on Apr 5, 2024 9:20:26 GMT -8
“Not much to say about this one,” begins Maj Harlan Beech, 509th S2. “Luftwaffe activity is expected to be light and sporadic. Given that the Luftwaffe is busy supporting the ground game, it will take them a few minutes to reorient. You’re first encounter isn’t likely to take place until you’re over the Tyrrhenian Sea.” SSgt Dewbury indicates the position along the route.”
“The only other expected resistance will be over the target itself. Don’t be surprised to see a few fighters bearing the triple axe of the Reggia Aeronautica. Flak on target ingress will be of moderate intensity. Once more, due to ammunition shortages, it’s not expected you’ll receive much fire once you’ve dropped your bombs.”
“While it’s raining right now, Metro promises that the weather over the target, and her at Giulia upon your return, will be much sunnier.”
“Your escort today will by P-38s of the 1st FG, veterans at this sort of thing.”
“If you can’t quite make it home you can try to put down at the medium Bomber bases. Just bear in mind that in addition to shorter runways, they’re also still cleaning up after Vesuvius’ little tantrum. The Royal Navy will be on Lifeguard duty in the Tyrrhenian up to the halfway point of your route.” Again SSgt Dewbury indicates the location on the big wall map behind Maj Beech. “IAs always, f you fall into enemy hands, remember…”
The room joins in, repeating, “The fighting Man’s Code and name, rank, serial number.”
Replacing the S2 at the podium, the S3, Maj Stockwell opens his briefing folder. “You may be wondering why the circuitous route. The intent is to deceive Jerry into thinking we’re heading for a target in France. Once Fritz’ concerns are allayed, you will turn back toward Italy and deliver the killing blow. As to why you’re not flying directly home, it is to avoid unnecessary exposure to ground-based fire.”
“As Maj Beech pointed out, Mt Vesuvius has demonstrated why it is still held in awe by the local population. Given the problems it has caused for our medium cousins, if at all possible, try to coax a few extra miles out of your planes and bring them all the way back to Giulia.”
“Remember our training, do your jobs, and I look forward to hearing your stories at the club tonight.”
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Post by wolverinetoddy on Apr 6, 2024 13:18:15 GMT -8
For the 79th:
Lead: Six Nights in Telergma Tail: Invadin Maiden
Now stay in formation, hit the target, and bring the men home safely!
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mpgutis
80th Bomber Squadron Commander
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Post by mpgutis on Apr 7, 2024 5:02:31 GMT -8
Mission date:2 April 44 Target: San Stephano, Italy - Harbor Installations Mission/Bomber: 19/5 B-17G The A Train 80th Bombardment Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group (H), 15th Air Force Formation: High Squadron Position: Low
Position: Name (Mission) (Kills) Awards Pilot: 1LT Dirk Ellington (5) (-) PH, AM Co-Pilot: Maj. Frederick Simmons (20) (-) AFC, PH, AMx4 Bombardier: 2LT Reed Williams (5) (2) DFC, AM Navigator: 2LT Mark Ventura (5) (0.5) PH, AM Engineer: SSG Stanley Ruzinski (5) (1.5) PH, AM Radio Operator: SGT Fred Conway (5) (0) AM Ball Gunner: SGT Malcolm Kovacs (5) (0.5) AM Port Waist Gun: SGT Randy Peterman (5) (0.5) AM Starboard Waist Gun: SGT Vincent Meoli (5) (1.5) PHx2, AM Tail Gun: 2LT Edward Reese (5) (-) AM Spare: SGT Sheldon Thomas (5) (0.25) AM
Bombing: On target, 20%
Damage: None
Casualties: None
Enemy Aircraft: Encountered / Destroyed / Credited Me-109: 1 / 0 / 0 Ju-88: 1 / 0 / 0
Awards: Crew - AM
Flown with TFT
The weather was dreary with low clouds and intermittent rain when we arrived at the aircraft. Much to my surprise, Maj. Simmons was standing under the wing in his flight gear. If I was concerned about being lead aircraft in the low squadron, that was nothing compared to how I felt when I realized that the CO was coming along. I was about to dismiss the tail gunner when the major said that he should come along as a spare, but that nothing was going to happen and he should earn his air medal for his fifth mission. We climbed aboard, co-pilot Reese headed aft to the tail guns, Sergeant Thomas sat down in the fuselage, and Major Simmons dropped into the co-pilot seat. He smiled at me and said, "Let's be about it!"
Takeoff was a bit slippery but we got airborne without problems and assembly went routinely.
Zones 2 - 5: Nothing to report.
Zone 6 (Target): Once we turned onto the bomb run, an Me-109 took a run at 12:00 Level and a Ju-88 at 6:00 Low attempted to make runs but the escorts intercepted both of them. Flak was moderate but missed us entirely. The bomb run was on target and an estimated 20% fell in the box.
Zone 6 (Inbound) - 2: Nothing to report.
I asked if Major Simmons wanted to take the landing and the smile he gave me reminded me of a kid in a candy store. He greased the aircraft right in. As we taxied back to the hardtsnad, he looked at me and said, "Told ya nothing was going to happen."
1LT Dirk Ellington Aircraft Commander, The A Train 80th Bombardment Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group (H), 15th Air Force
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Post by medic1 on Apr 7, 2024 5:30:15 GMT -8
B-17F INVADIN’ MAIDEN 5-BO-44-30823 Pilot: 1st Lt Franklin MarksSquadron: 79th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group (H) 15th Air ForceMiddle Squadron: Tail Mission Date: 2 April 44 Mission Number: 019 Missions This Bomber:19 Target: San Stephano, Italy - Harbor Installations
Crew/Position/Rank | Current Mission | Previous Claims | This Mission | Stress Points | Status | Pilot 1st Lt Franklin Marks | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Ted Masini | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Bombardier 2nd Lt Craig Kellici | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Navigator 2nd Lt Tom Cassidy | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Engineer S/Sgt Curt Mercado | 19 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 | RTD | R/O T/Sgt Bruce Woodside | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Ball Gunner S/Sgt Ed Kostanaro | 19 | 12 | 1 | 1 | RTD | PSW Sgt Noreno Costa | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | RTD | SWG Sgt Mark Riley | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | RTD | TG Sgt Charlie Talking Spirit | 19 | 8 | 1 | 1 | RTD |
Bomb Run: OnOn Target: 40%B-17 Damage: 4 Hits Nose x 1 - superficial (1) Port Wing x 1 -wing root (25) Starboard Wing x1 -wing root (25) Tail x 1 - rudder, superficial (1) Peckham Points: 52Repair Time: Overnight Maintenance Crew Chief: S/Sgt Steve Yates, (+2 modifier)Landing: Safe at GiuliaE/A Type | Encountered | Destroyed | Probable | Damaged | Intercepted | Bf-109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Bf-110 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | C-202 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | C-205 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fw-190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | G-55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Ju-88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Me-410 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | IAR-80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Ju-88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Re-2001 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | TOTALS | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Confirmed Claims: 2 T/Sgt Ed Kostanaro 1 x Bf-110 Sgt Charlie Talking Spirit 1 x Re-2001 Casualties: 0 Stress Points after mission: 1 2nd Lt Craig Kellici Award/ Promotions Requests: 2 AM (2nd Award): 2nd Lt Craig Kellici, Sgt Noreno Costa Promotion Review - Sgt Noreno Costa i2aCDkFD1-6
After Action Report (using QOTS and various optional rules)Zone 1: The skies were again overcast and gloomy on takeoff. We experienced an oil leak in the #2 engine, but it seemed to have stopped before it became a problem and we were able to continue. Zone 2-5: Nothing to report. Zone 6: At the IP we encountered four 2001. Three were persuaded to think twice about trying to become heroes as our escorts were all over them. The fourth at 1:30 was damaged by Kellici, the fighter returned fire but was off the mark and was picked up by Talking Spirit as it passed the tail. He fired a long burst and black smoke poured from the engine and flames darted from the fuselage. The plane banked to port and the pilot bailed out.
The fighters cleared and the flak started to darken the sky around us. A close burst sent shrapnel into both wing roots, the tail rudder and into the nose striking Kellici sitting at his bombsite. The force of it knocked him backwards and he slammed into Cassidy, both men toppled onto the floor. It had hit him in the chest and his flak vest had saved his life. He was badly bruised but ok. The flak damage to the nose was only slight, but the sound of wind whistling through the hole was a grim reminder to them how quick death could take you and made it even colder than usual for them.
After all of this, somehow Kellici managed to focus on the Marshaling yard and dropped for 40%
INBOUND
After the turn, Goring’s Goons took a run at us with four 110 roaring towards us. Our little friends saw to it that only one made it through to us, and he in turn proved to be an inexperienced pilot who came in too close from 12 low giving Kostanaro a target hard to miss, the fighter was engulfed in flame and hung there momentarily, then exploded. Zone 5-2: Nothing to report. Zone 1: Landed safely and taxied to hardstand.
We took some damage and Kellici had a close call, but we in turn caused more damage than we took. S/Sgt Yates and his ground crew will have Invadin’ Maiden ready for the next mission.
1st Lt Franklin Marks, Pilot Commanding, 79th BS, 509th BG (Heavy), 15th AF1-6
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Post by medic1 on Apr 7, 2024 5:34:00 GMT -8
B-24J DELAYED ACTION (B24J-CF-42-52242)Pilot: 1st Lt Jerry Burch Squadron: 78th Bomber Squadron High Squadron: Tail Mission Date: 2 April 1944 Mission Number: 019 Mission This Bomber: 8 Mission Target: San Stephano, Italy – Harbor Installations
CREW/POSITION/RANK | CURRENT MISSION | PREVIOUS CLAIMS | THIS MISSION | STRESS POINTS | STATUS | Pilot 1st Lt Jerry Burch | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Hank McAlister | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Bombardier 2nd Lt Terry Vickers | 8 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Navigator 2nd Lt Bret Stevenson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Engineer S/Sgt Bart Dillon | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | RTD | R/O S/Sgt Bill Payne | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | RTD | Ball Gunner Sgt Mark Harrison | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | RTD | PWG Sgt Phil Merrick | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RTD | SWG Sgt Henry Lyons | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | RTD | Tail Gunner Sgt Larry Sharp | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | RTD |
Bomb Run: On On Target: 20% B-24 Damage: 2 Hit Superficial x 1 (2) Starboard Wing x 1 Landing gear inop (25) Landing Damage – (81) Peckham Points: 108
Repair Time: 2 days (4 April 44) Crew Chief: S/Sgt Jay Decker (+2 mod) Landing: Safe at Giulia E/A TYPE | ENCOUNTERED | DESTROYED | PROBABLE | DAMAGED | INTERCEPTED | Bf-109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Bf-110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | C-202 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | C-205 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fw-190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | G-50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | He-112 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Ju-88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Me-410 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Re-2001 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | TOTALS | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Confirmed Claims: 1 Sgt Larry Sharp 1 x Re-2001 Casualties: 0 Award/ Promotions Requests: 0 AM (1st Award) Sgt Phil Merrick Stress Points this Mission: 2 S/Sgt Bart Dillon, S/Sgt Bill Payne
After Action Report (using QOTS and various optional rules): Zone 1: Poor weather again for takeoff, but fortunately it didn’t cause any problems and we managed to take off and form up without any problems. Zone 2 – 5: Nothing to report. Zone 6: Once we had entered the target zone, two fanatical Italians flying Renault fighters dove towards us but failed to make it past the boys of the first FG.
The Flak failed to find us and Vickers placed 20% of our payload on target, the loss of weight causing the familiar rising of the ship up about 50 feet, further confusing the AA gunners.
INBOUND
No flak gave the fighters more of an opportunity to attack the formation. Another four Italian fighters, with two having to turn away to engage our P-38 escorts. One 2001 came in at 6 high where Sharp hit him head on in the engine and wing and watched him spin out of control. The pilot managed to bail out safely. Zone 5-2: Nothing to report. Zone 1: As we circled the field, we discovered that starboard lighting gear had been damaged and couldn’t be lowered. We fired off a red flare and circled again as we tried to lower the gear manually, But the damage was too great. We made the decision to land with wheels up and came in after everyone else had landed so we wouldn’t block the runway. Somehow, we managed to stay in one piece not kill ourselves. (Despite the penalty modifiers for landing with damaged wheel gear, I decided to take a chance and got lucky with my role of 11)
The ground crew isn’t too happy with us, and crew chief Decker says it’ll be two days of hard work to get the ship ready to fly again, even hinting it might go faster if the crew pitched in with the work.
Despite our harrowing landing, we made it through another mission. Rumor has it that the High Command is considering upping a tour of duty from 25 to 35 missions. Hoping that it’s nothing but a rumor.
1st Lt Jerry Burch, Pilot Commanding, 78th BS, 509 BG, 15th AF
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Post by caodwolf on Apr 7, 2024 13:03:04 GMT -8
B-17G: Old Shep Pilot: 1Lt. B. Pease Assignment: 15th Air Force, 509th Bomber Group, 80th Squadron Mission Date: 2 April-1944 Mission No.: 19 Mission this Bomber: 6 Target for Today: San Stephano, Italy - Harbor Installations Squadron Position: Low - Tail End Charlie Result: On-Target: 50% Flying in the tail-end-Charlie role in the low squadron we were expecting to be busy. But it turned out all right. Resistance was minimal, FLAK in-effective and a smooth bomb run. The bombardier Lt Tharpe became ill but regained his strength and bearings just in time for another excellent bomb run.
A couple of die-hard Italian Nazi's showed up in their C-205's but they were driven away before getting into firing range.
Landed back at base without even a scratch.
That is all....
Position | Rank | Name | Missions Flown | Kills this Mission | Total Kills | Awards | Status | Pilot | 1Lt | B. Pease | 18 | --- | --- | AM, PH | OK | Co-Pilot | 2Lt | D. Diluzio | 5 | --- | --- | AM | OK | Bombardier | 2Lt | A. Tharpe | 5 | --- | --- | AM | OK-LW (2) | Navigator | 2Lt | S. Yezzi | 5 | --- | --- | AM | OK | Top Turret/Engineer | S/Sgt | G. Burdash | 18 | --- | 5 1/2 | AM, ACE | OK | Radio Op | S/Sgt | K. Whitmore | 7 | --- | --- | AM | OK | Port Waist | Sgt | C. Shoemaker | 7 | --- | --- | AM,PH | OK | Stbd Waist | Sgt | M. Comerota | 9 | --- | --- | AM, PH | OK | Ball Turret | S/Sgt | M. Lesjack | 12 | 1 | 3 1/2 | AM | OK | Tail Turret | Sgt | K. Taylor | 6 | === | 1 | AM | OK |
2lt J Pate: RTD: 15-April
Air Medals
2Lt. A Tharpe 2Lt M Yezzi 2Lt D Diluzio
FTR | Spotted | Driven-Off | Damaged | Not-Damaged | Claimed - Credited | C-205 | 2 | 2 | --- | --- | --- | ME-109 | 4 | 1 | 2 | --- | 1 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | TOTALS | 6 | 3 | 2 | --- | 1 1 |
-LW(2)
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daveh
80th Bomber Squadron
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Post by daveh on Apr 7, 2024 13:14:15 GMT -8
B-17 Wild Child Mission: San Stephano, Italy- Harbor Installations Bombing Alt-20,000 Ft.
Game used-Target For Today Bombing Accuracy-40% Damage- 1 flak hit (1 pt) Enemy Aircraft Claimed-0 no fighters encountered
Debrief:
Take-off fairly easy considering the weather ( the aircorps recruiter that said sunny Italy must have been a used car salesman before the war ) Everything was going well and then we noticed oil pressure dropping in engine #4, we had developed an oil leak-but about 1 minute after we noticed it, it suddenly stopped and the oil pressure went back to normal and #4 had no issues the entire mission, no fighters were encountered to the target-the bomb run went smoothly, and we took some serious flak fire during our turn around, the ship was rocked by a flak hit, but nothing serious occured. The return flight was without incident and the landing went well. On landing I asked the ground crew to check out the oil pump in #4 and they tell me the damage done to the ship will be fixed and we will be ready for duty in the morning.
Crew: Pilot-1Lt Michael Smyser Co-Pilot- 2Lt JT Thomas Navigator-2Lt Chase Lester Bombardier- 2Lt Brian Borden Engineer-S/Sgt Alex Timmerman Radioman-S/Sgt Tyler Albright Ball Turret Gunner-Sgt Lucas Hardwick Port Waist Gunner-S/Sgt Robert Killion Starboard Waist Gunner-S/Sgt Jay Blanchard Tail Gunner-Sgt David Hodo
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
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Post by Keltos on Apr 7, 2024 13:22:08 GMT -8
After-Action ReportB-24J-1-CF-42-64086 – “Black Shadow”78th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group, 9th Air Force
Commander: 1st Lt. M. Armstead Mission Date: 2 April 1944 Mission Number: 19 Mission of this bomber: 7 Formation: High Position: Lead Bomber Target: Santo Stefano, Italy Target Type: Harbor Installations Bomb Run: DNB CREWPosition | Rank - Name | Missions | Mission Kills | Total Kills | Awards | Status | Stress Point | Pilot | 1st Lt. Mitch Armstead | 7 | 0 | 0 | AM | RTD | 0 | Co-Pilot | 2nd Lt. John Webb
| 7 | 0 | 0 | AM
| RTD | 0 | Bombardier | 2nd Lt. John Griffis
| 7 | 0 | 0 | AM
| RTD | 0 | Navigator | 2nd Lt. Charles Rutherford | 7 | 0 | .33 | AM
| RTD | 0 | Engineer | S/Sgt Colin Jones | 7 | 0 | 1 | AM
| RTD | 0 | Nose Gunner | Sgt Dennis Lindsay | 7 | 0 | 1.5 | AM
| RTD | 0 | Ball Gunner | Sgt Erik Sinnott
| 7 | 0 | 0 | AM
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| 1 | Port WG/Radio Op. | S/Sgt Lee Hanson
| 7 | 0 | 0 | AM
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| 0 | Starboard WG | Sgt Fred Campbell
| 7 | 0 | .5 | AM
| RTD | 0 | Tail Gunner | Sgt James Rivera
| 7 | 0 | 1.5 | AM
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Crew Chief: S/Sgt John Ziegler (Average Joe) - 7 missions
E/A Encountered
Type | No. | Intercepted | Destroyed | Damaged | Fw-190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Me-109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Me-110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Re-2005 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | C-205 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Bomb release mechanism: 10 - Right Wing superf. n/e: 10 Peckham Points: 20pts - overnight ordinary maintenance Casualties: --Awards: --AAR (flown with TFT)Giulia Airbase: Take off and assembly were ok. Zone 2-5 Outbound: Nothing to report. Zone 6 Outbound/Inbound (Target Zone): No GAF on us and medium Flak caused superficial damage to right wing with no effect. During bomb run phase 2nd Lt. Griffis detected a malfunction of the bomb drop system, for this reason we passed the target without launching our load. No flak nor Jerry on egress. Zone 5 Inbound: Dropped out of formation due to our dangerous payload still on board. The S/Sgt Jones managed to manually unlock the mechanism for releasing the bombs, which fell into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Zone 4 Inbound: Successfully rejoined formation Zone 3-2 Inbound: Nothing to report. Giulia Airbase: Landed safely. ------------------------------------------------- Mitch Armstead, 1st Lt, USAAF, Commanding Commanding B-24J: Black Shadow B-24J-1-CF-42-64086 78th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group
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Post by kageyone on Apr 7, 2024 22:46:43 GMT -8
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Post by kageyone on Apr 7, 2024 23:07:05 GMT -8
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rhreiss
79th Bomber Squadron XO
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Post by rhreiss on Apr 8, 2024 13:48:32 GMT -8
509th BG, 15AF MISSION # 19 San Stephano, Italy - Harbor Installations MISSION DATE: 2 April 44 B-17F All In (Mission #19)Crew Commander: CPT George Gill Squadron: 79th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group Formation: Middle Position: Middle TARGET: Harbor Installations Crew Position | Rank | Name | Mission # | Prior Awards | Kills Awarded | Status | Pilot | CPT | George Gill | 19 | AM++, PH |
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| 2LT | Don Heffner | 8 | AM |
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| 1.5 | RFD | Engineer | S/SGT | Roy Hughes | 8 | AM | 1.5 | RFD | Radio Operator | S/SGT | Vern Kennedy | 19 | AM++
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| Ball Gunner | SGT | SGT Russ Van Atta | 19 | AM++
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| Left Waist | SGT | Julius “Moose” Solters | 19 | AM++
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| Right Waist | SGT | Jim Walkup | 11 | AM+ | .66 | RFD
| Tail Gunner | SGT | Ewald "Ernie" Pyle | 6 | AM |
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Crew Chief T/SGT Fred Johnson (Dedicated) 19th mission skill 2 Crew Chief Pre Mission Report: No Mechanical Failure plus a Lady Luck Smile that can be used to try and mitigate one mechanical oriented damage result this mission. Bomb Percentage: on-target, Bomber Disposition: T/SGT Johnson reports the All In will be ready after routine overnight maintenance and repairs Bomber Damage: Superficial flak 1 Right wing flap no effect 5 Peckham Points: 4 Landing: safe landing at Giulia Airfield Enemy Aircraft: Encountered: 2 | Me109 | Me110 | Fw190 | Re2005 | Me210 | G55; | TOTAL | Escort Intercept | 1 |
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Casualties: Claims: Awards: Air Medal 2LT Sullivan Promotions: AAR OUTBOUND Despite the poor weather, we took off without a problem and joined up with the formation. The flight to target was uneventful. TARGET AREA Once in the target area, we had no interference from enemy fighters, prior to the IP. When we started our bomb rum we were greeted by medium intensity flak. A couple of shells burst close enough to do some minor damage. Billy stayed focused and was on target assessed as 40% effectiveness. As we approached the RP a Me109 and a Re2005 tried to set up for an attack but both were chased off by the boys from the 1FG. INBOUND No additional enemy fighter activity against us during the flight back to base, with a safe landing at Giulia Airfield. T/SGT Johnson reports the All In will be ready after routine overnight maintenance and repairs CPT George Gill, Pilot Commanding B-17F All In 79th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF
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Post by kageyone on Apr 8, 2024 21:39:51 GMT -8
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Post by ninthaquila on Apr 8, 2024 23:38:29 GMT -8
Pilot: 2LT Richard Archer Plane: B-17G-20BO-42-31439 Devil's Daughter Squadron, Group: 79th, 509th Low Squadron, Middle Primary Target: San Stephano, Harbor Installations Secondary Target: NONE Mission Date: 02 APR 1944 Mission Number: 19-3 Position | Rank/Name | Mission Number | Previous Kills | Mission Kills | Pilot | 2LT Richard Archer | 3 | 0 | 0 | Co-Pilot | 2LT Isaac Blackburn | 3 | 0 | 0 | Bombardier | 2LT Fred Fuller | 2 | 1, 3x 0.5 | 0 | Navigator | 2LT Lawrence Monroe | 2 | 0 | 0 | Engineer | T/SGT Alex Kozmenski | 2 | 1, 3x 0.5 | 0 | Radio Operator | S/SGT Allen Kirby | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | Ball Gunner | SGT Samuel Carter | 2 | 2, 3x0.5 | 0 | Port Waist Gunner | SGT Ray McKenzie | 2 | 0 | 0 | Stb. Waist Gunner | SGT Charles Flanagan | 2 | 0 | 0 | Tail Gunner | SGT Matthew Wolf | 2 | 5, 2x 0.5 | 0 |
I do not count FCAs, and tally FBOAs separatelyBomb Run: On-Target, 40% B-17 Damage:Tail Guns Some holes in the Starboard wing due to flak (1 superficial damage) Crew Casualties:
none Claims:
none Peckham Points: 21, overnight repair Landing: No problems Promotions/Awards:none REPORT - CONFIDENTIAL
The crew was a bit anxious because of the weather, but when they heard we would be flying in the middle of the middle squadron, they seemed to be a lot more relieved. Means that there's a lot of friendlies all around us to keep us safe Take-off was fine, and we quickly found our place, nestled in the middle of the formation. We saw both some friendlies and hostiles fly around the formation, but they kept us mostly alone. A friendly fighter got too familiar and gave us a close fly-by, that startled the crew a bit. Even over the target, we weren't attacked by any fighters. Flak did manage to get us though, peppering the starboard wing with holes, and upsetting the plane. It didn't seem to have anything critical though. Some also exploded around the tail of our plane, but they seemed to have just missed us. In the meantime, Lt. Fuller managed to hit despite the boat rocking. He dropped a little later than he would've liked, but still managed to put an estimated 40% on target. Those that went off probably killed some fish in the shallows. While turning around, Sgt Wolf complained that his tail guns didn't work anymore. Seems those flak bursts at the back did actually manage to hit something. The rest of the return trip was uneventful, and landing was a breeze. The crew was happy with the milk run. Crew chief was happy we got the plane back with almost no damage. Signed, 2Lt Richard Archer B17G-20BO-42-31439 509(H)BG/79SQ
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Post by wolverinetoddy on Apr 9, 2024 18:02:36 GMT -8
B-17 Name: Oconomowoc (1) Crew Commander: 1st Lt. GS Hoyt Squadron: 79th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group Formation: Middle Position: Middle
Mission Date: 2 April 44 Mission #: 19 Target: San Stephano, Italy - Harbor Installations
Position: Name (mission #) {Claims After} Status Pilot: 1st Lt. GS Hoyt (10) {0} AM: 2, PH: 2 Co-Pilot: 2nd Lt. J Callis (1) {0} Bombardier: 2nd Lt. AN Robinson (7) {1} AM Navigator: 2nd Lt. W Sloat (19) {2} AM: 3, PH: 5 Engineer: 1st Sgt. A Bissett (19) {9} DFC, AM: 3 Ball Gunner: SSgt. E Dean (19) {15} DFC, AM: 3 Radio Oper.: SSgt. I Cooper (18) {2} AM: 3, PH: 4 Pt Waist G: Sgt. J Sanderson (1) {0} Stbd Waist G: SSgt. J Lewis (18) {3} AM: 3, PH: 4 Tail Gunner: SSgt. W Towney (18) {12} DFC, AM: 3, PH: 4
Bomb Percentage: 20%
Bomber Disposition: Superficial Damage (2 Peckham Points)
Casualties: n/a
Claims (BY TYPE): Attacked: (0:109, 0:190, 0:110) Damaged: (0:109, 0:190, 0:110) Destroyed: (0:109, 0:190, 0:110)
Special Note: GS Hoyt: AM
Mission Description: Filed by 1st Lieutenant GS Hoyt Robinson, pilot commanding
We have been assigned a brand new B17-G bomber that the crew had decided to name the Oconomowoc after the little town in Wisconsin our new co-pilot, Lt. Callis, is from. We are also joined by a new waist gunner, Sgt. Sanderson.
The brand-new Wright Cyclones roared to life and pushed us down the runway like a dream and we were off.
The outbound flight was quiet and we saw no fighters all the way to the target. The flak guns scratched the paint on the way in. Robinson was on target an we turned for home.
The escorts kept the Luftwaffe away all the way home. We landed safely at base. No mission in this war is ever truly a “milk run,” but this one got close.
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Post by kageyone on Apr 9, 2024 21:00:36 GMT -8
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Post by royalblue on Apr 10, 2024 7:20:33 GMT -8
B-17G – Statement of Charges80th Bombardment Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group, 15th Air Force Pilot: 1Lt Samuel French
Mission Date: 02 April 1944
Mission: 19 Previous Missions in Bomber: 3 Target: Porto Santo Stefano, Italy Target Type: Harbor Installations
Formation: Low Position: Middle
CREW
Position | Rank - Name | Missions | Mission Kills | Total Kills | Awards | Status | Pilot | 1Lt Samuel French
| 4 | 0 | 0 | None
| RTD
| Co-Pilot | 2Lt Joseph Bonetti
| 4 | 0 | 0 | None
| RTD | Bombardier | 2Lt Isaac Goldman
| 4 | 0 | 1 | None
| RTD | Navigator | 2Lt Howard Bush
| 4 | 0 | 0 | None
| RTD | Engineer | S/Sgt Paul Danowski
| 4 | 0 | 0 | None
| RTD | Radio Op. | S/Sgt Michael Schwartz
| 4 | 0 | 0 | None
| RTD | Ball Gunner | Sgt Charles Beasley
| 4 | 0 | 3 | None
| RTD
| Port WG | Sgt Luis Rosa
| 4 | 0 | 0 | None
| RTD
| Starboard WG | Sgt Patrick Flanagan
| 4 | 0 | 0 | None
| RTD | Tail Gunner | Sgt Theodore Fields
| 4 | 0 | 1
| None
| RTD
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Bomb Run: Off Target - 5%
Enemy Aircraft:
Type | No. | Intercepted | Destroyed | Damaged
| Me-110 | 1
| 1
| 0 | 0
| Fw-190
| 1
| 1
| 0
| 0
| Total
| 2
| 2
| 0
| 0
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Claims:
- None
Damage:- Starboard wing root (x1) - Starboard aileron destroyed
Peckham Points: 35 - Repaired by the next day. Casualties: - None
Awards: - None
Promotions: - None
After-Action Report:
OUTBOUND
Zone 1/Takeoff: Successful takeoff, no thanks to the poor weather over the runway.
Zones 2-5: Nothing to report.
Zone 6/Target: We only spotted light enemy resistance over the target area. A lone Me-110 tried to make a pass at us but our fighter cover did the job this time and he was forced to bail-out before getting a shot off. Flak was a bigger concern as we neared the harbor itself. A few lucky bursts landed home on our starboard wing in a frustratingly similar pattern to the damage we had sustained there on the last mission; knocking out our aileron and tearing a chunk out of the wing root. Unfortunately the flak had done its job and we were thrown well off target. Sgt Beasley said it looked like only one or two of our bombs actually hit the installation area; the rest landing in the water of the harbor itself.
INBOUND
Zone 6: Harassment from enemy fighters was equally light on our way out. Only one Fw-190 even managed to get close to us but once again our little friends dissuaded him from taking a shot.
Zones 5-2: Nothing to report.
Zone 1/Landing: Despite the similar wing damage as last mission we still had our rear tail wheel this time so it wasn't quite as bumpy and we were able to land safely.
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Post by superbee on Apr 10, 2024 8:27:41 GMT -8
Mission 19 Mission Date: 2 April 44 Target: San Stephano, Italy (Harbor facilities)
B-17G Quincy Queen(1) 79th Squadron Formation: lead (middle) sqdn
Post Mission Status: bombed target and landed at Gulia (slight flak damage and 1 casualty)
Pilot: 1Lt Jim Norton
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| Credited Missions Flown
| AE destroyed / bomb run result
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| 1Lt Jim Norton
| 1 | 0 | PH | co-pilot | 2Lt Curt Tobin
| 1 | 0 |
| bombardier | 2Lt Al Swift
| 1 | 0/5% |
| navigator
| 2Lt Dan Beam
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| flight engineer
| S/Sgt Elmer Dayton
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| radio operator
| S/Sgt Mitch Crew
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| ball turret gunner
| Sgt Mickey Smith
| 1 | 0 |
| port waist gunner
| Sgt Anton Ourada
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| starboard waist gunner
| Sgt Bob Aiello
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| tail gunner
| Sgt Kermit Steen
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Casualties: 1 (1Lt Jim Norton - LW)
Bomb Run: 5%
EA encountered: 4
| encountered | intercepted by escorts
| destroyed | FCA | FBOA | FW 190's
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Me410's | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | totals | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Claims: none
Damage to B17G: 29 Peckham Pts – all from flak: (rudder hit, port outboard fuel tank hit which self-sealed, minor damage to tail, nose and pilot compartments) B17G’s status: will be repaired by next day (3 April 44) Award Recommendations: Purple Heart: 1Lt Jim Norton Mission Narrative: As the San Stephano harbor came into view on the horizon, I found myself intently watching a pair of Axis fighters being chased away from our formation by two P38’s. I was jolted back to the here and now when the bomber was rattled by flak, including one shard which ripped through the cockpit, opening a gash along my right cheekbone. I was stunned, but actually felt very little pain. The wound did bleed profusely, however. Regaining the controls from the bombardier after the likely inaccurate bomb run, I headed out to sea with the rest of the squadron. Before I could tell my co-pilot to fly the ship (so that I could tend to my wound), we were threatened by a pair of EA - including a twin engine job trying to sneak up on us from below. A P38 broke up this attack, and the tail gunner was adamant that he had damaged an FW190 closing in from behind. Following this encounter, the flight home settled quickly into the mundane. The bombardier came up to the flight deck to disinfect and dress my wound as we flew over the sea while my co-pilot (Lt Tobin) flew (and eventually landed) the bomber; a positive experience for him I caught a jeep ride to the hospital, where my wound was examined, cleaned, and stitched up. I then joined the rest of my crew in the de-briefing hut. It had been an eventful first mission and the men had performed well.
At the officer’s club later that evening, 2Lt’s Tobin, Swift, and Dayton were envious of my newly acquired “dueling scar.” I, on the other hand, was not so favorably impressed. The following morning, the crew chief pointed out to me a small, jagged hole in the port wing outboard fuel tank which had fortunately self-sealed. I decided not to say anything about this to the rest of the crew. (out of character: this was my 3rd consecutive mission during which a fuel tank had been hit. WTF ! I desperately need a rabbit’s foot.)
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
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Post by Keltos on Apr 11, 2024 0:29:59 GMT -8
After-Action ReportB-17F-100BO 42-30399 – “Irascible Girl”79th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group, 9th Air Force
Commander: 1st Lt. H. Simmons Mission Date: 2 April 1944 Mission Number: 19 Mission of this bomber: 19 Formation: Middle Position: Middle Target: Santo Stefano, Italy Target Type: Harbor Installations Bomb Run: On Target - 50% Lady Luck Smile #: 0 CREWPosition | Rank - Name | Missions | Mission Kills | Total Kills | Awards | Status | Stress Point | Pilot | 1st Lt. Henry Simmons | 19 | 0 | 0 | AM++ | RTD | 0 | Co-Pilot | 2nd Lt.Cody "M&Ms" Marsh
| 7 | 0 | 0 | AM / PH | RTD | 0 | Bombardier | 2nd Lt. Sean Nelson
| 4 | 0 | 1 | PH | RTD | 0 | Navigator | 2nd Lt. Edwin Leblanc | 11 | 0 | 1.83 | AM+ / PH | RTD | 1 | Engineer | M/Sgt Tim Burkey | 19 | 0 | 10 | AM++ / DFC | RTD | 1 | Radio Op. | S/Sgt Paul Stewart | 19 | 0 | 0 | AM++ / PH+ | RTD | 1 | Ball Gunner | S/Sgt Matthew Whalen
| 19 | 0 | 7.49 | AM++ | RTD
| 0 | Port WG | S/Sgt George Buck
| 19 | 0 | 2 | AM++ | RTD | 0 | Starboard WG | S/Sgt Harvey McGinty
| 19 | 0 | 1.33 | AM++ / PH | RTD | 0 | Tail Gunner | S/Sgt Mark Withley
| 13 | 0 | 0 | AM+ / PH | RTD | 1 |
Crew Chief: T/Sgt Richard Weiner (the Dedicated) - 19 missions
E/A Encountered
Type | No. | Intercepted | Destroyed | Damaged | Fw-190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Me-109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Me-110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Re-2005 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | G-55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Claims:--Damage:
- Left Wing Root: 25 Peckham Points: 25pts - overnight repairing and maintenance Casualties:--Awards:--Promotions:--AAR (flown with TFT)
Giulia Airbase: Take off and assembly in poor weather went ok. Zone 2-5 Outbound: Nothing to report. Zone 6 Outbound/Inbound (target Zone): No Jerrys greeted us when we entered the target area. Medium intensity flak: a shot exploded next to the port wing, causing the entire ship to shake and a damage to the root wing. Despite the fright, the entire crew maintained their concentration and carried out a satisfactory bombs drop. Neither GAF nor Flak when we reversed course for the base. Zone 5-2 Inbound: Nothing to report. Giulia Airbase: Landed safely in a sunny day. It was a "milk run" mission where no enemy fighters seemed interested in us -------------------------------------------------
Henry Simmons, 1st Lt, USAAF, Commanding Commanding B-17F: Irascible Girl B-17F-100BO 42-30399 79th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group
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Post by limburger59 on Apr 11, 2024 13:05:49 GMT -8
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Post by wolverinetoddy on Apr 11, 2024 16:27:07 GMT -8
B-17 Name: Bowling Green Belle (4) Crew Commander: 1st Lt. E Dickinson Squadron: 79th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group Formation: Middle Position: Middle
Mission Date: 2 April 44 Mission #: 19 Target: San Stephano, Italy - Harbor Installations
Position: Name (mission #) {Claims After} Status Pilot: 1st Lt. E Dickinson (6) {0} AM, PH: 2 Co-Pilot: 2nd Lt. LH Freeman (4) {0} Bombardier 2nd Lt. CW Barnes (6) {0} AM, PH Navigator: 2nd Lt. A Schreiner (6) {0} AM Engineer: MSgt. C Lambkin (6) {1} AM Ball Gunner: Sgt. D Miller (6) {5} AM, DFC Radio Oper.: Sgt. C Arlin (6) {0} AM Pt Waist G: Sgt. O Keles (4) {1} Stbd Waist G: Sgt. HH Waldo (4) {0} Tail Gunner: Sgt. C Boughton (6) {1} AM
Bomb Percentage: 0%
Bomber Disposition: No Damage (0 Peckham Points)
Casualties: n/a
Claims (BY TYPE): Attacked: (0:109, 0:190, 0:110) Damaged: (0:109, 0:190, 0:110) Destroyed: (0:109, 0:190, 0:110)
Special Note: n/a
Mission Description: Filed by 1st Lt. E Dickinson, pilot commanding
A big zero of a day for the Bowling Green Belle. We saw zero fighters on the way to the target. We were hit by zero flak. We hit the target with zero bombs. We saw zero fighters on the way home. Zero casualties, zero damage.
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eddie
80th Bomber Squadron
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Post by eddie on Apr 11, 2024 18:39:11 GMT -8
Mission 19 AAR Mission Date: 2 April, 1944
Target: San Stephano, Italy – Harbor Installations
Bomber SN: B-17G-20BO-42-31468; "Miss Behavin" 80th Bomb Sqdn., 509th (H) Bombardment Grp., 15th AF
Formation position: Low Sqdn.
Pilot: 1st Lt. Tom Hathaway (Mission #1) Co-Pilot: 2nd Lt. Matt West (Mission #1) Bombardier: 2nd Lt. Ben Morrison (Mission: #1) Navigator: 2nd Lt. Evan Jones (Mission #1) Engineer: TSgt. Michael Godinez (Mission #1) Radio Operator: SSgt. Andy Mize (Mission #1) Ball Turret Gunner: Sgt. Craig Wiseman (Mission #1) Port Waist Gunner: Sgt. Shawn Wilson (Mission #1) Starboard Waist Gunner: Sgt. Mark Blanes (Mission #1) Tail Gunner: Sgt. Robert Dyer (Mission #1)
Bomb Run: On target, % HIT = On Target, 30%
Bomber Damage Sustained: Pilot oxygen hit (Peckham points = 10)
Crew Casualties Sustained: None
Enemy Aircraft Claims: None
We took off with the low squadron’s rotation and formed up at the rally coordinates.
Approximately 300 nautical miles away from base headed to the target, it looked like a couple of FW-190’s were forming up to attack us but the P-38s showed up and kept them away from us.
We continued on into the target zone. There were no fighters that penetrated into the middle of the formation so we had no fighter attacks. There was some flak but nothing near us. We could see the black puffballs near a few other bombers in the squadron though. Our bombardier, 2nd Lt. Morrison, lined up on the target and we dropped with the rest of the squadron. Best estimate is about 30% hits. Hopefully assessment agrees with us.
On egress from the bomb run, there were three enemy fighters headed into our ship. Two friendly fighters jumped two enemy FW-190s but the third came in uninterrupted. It attacked from 1:30 high. We opened up, but our gunnery was ineffective. The FW-190 bore in and a shell came through the cockpit wall and punctured one of my oxygen tanks. As the fighter began to circle around, it was jumped by another P-38. We moved out of the target area and headed to the return vector.
Our Crew Chief, SSgt. Creen reported the ship would be ready for the next mission.
Respectfully submitted: 1st Lt. T. Hathaway, commanding SN: B-17G-20BO-42-31468 80th Bomb Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group H, 15th AAF
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Post by rcastillo on Apr 11, 2024 20:29:19 GMT -8
B-17G Arkansas Traveler 79th Bombardment Squadron Bomber Position: Middle Squadron, Middle Mission Date: 2 April 1944 Mission #: 19 Aircraft Mission #: 8 Target: Harbor Installations @ San Stephano, Italy
Pilot - 1LT Philip Knapp (8) Co-Pilot - 2LT Billy Nichols (8) Bombardier - 2LT Clyde French (8) Navigator - 2LT Anthony Walters (8) Engineer - S/SGT Francis Moore (1) Radio Operator - S/SGT Jerry Jones (8) Ball Gunner SGT Jim Moss (8) Port Waist Gunner - SGT Jacob Jensen (8) Starboard Waist Gunner - SGT Wesley David (8) Tail Gunner - SGT Wallace Mcfarland (8)
Bomb Run: On target 30%
Casualties: None
Enemy Aircraft Claims: None
Disposition - Aircraft safe at home base.
B-24J Kentucky Belle 78th Bombardment Squadron Bomber Position: High Squadron, Middle Mission Date: 2 April 1944 Mission #: 19 Aircraft Mission #: 2 Target: Harbor Installations @ San Stephano, Italy
Pilot - 1LT Nathan Holt (2) Co-Pilot - 2LT Pete Longstreet (2) Bombardier - 2LT Cecil Wilcox (2) Navigator - 2LT Eddie Bowers (2) Engineer - T/SGT Nicholas Webb (2) Radio Operator - S/SGT Albert Howe (2) Ball Gunner - SGT William Cain (2) Port Waist Gunner - SGT Lewis Maynard (2) Starboard Waist Gunner - SGT Stanley Farley (2) Tail Gunner - SGT Jay Hicks (2)
Bomb Run: On target 30%
Casualties: None
Enemy Aircraft Claims: None
Disposition - Aircraft safe at home base
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Post by limburger59 on Apr 12, 2024 10:09:34 GMT -8
B-17F: PRETTY POLLY Spare assigned to the 80th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group Low Squadron - Middle MISSION DATE: 2 APRIL 44 MISSION NBR. #19 TARGET: San Stephano, Italy
CREW from the Spare Pool Position – Rank (Current Mission) Pilot: 1LT Harvey "Keg" Taplyn (6) AM POW Co-Pilot: 2LT Louis "Saint" Drake (2) KIA - Drowned Navigator: 2LT Joel "Cleveland" Zaremba (3) KIA - Drowned Bombardier: 2LT Eugene "Gene" Cassidy (1) POW Engineer/TT: S/SGT Luke "Chaos" Crawford (6) [1.67] AM KIA - Drowned Radio Op: S/SGT Terrance "Mobster" Faloni (5) POW Ball Turret: SGT Marty "Dick" Tracey (4) [.5] POW Right Waist: SGT Gerald "Tater" Potemkin (2) KIA - Drowned Left Waist: SGT Gilbert "Brooklyn" Goldberg (2) POW Tail Gunner: SGT Bobby "Stubbs" Connolly (2) POW
Bomb Run: DNB
Casualties: 4 Drowned, and the remainder are POWs
B-17 Damage: Superficial x15 (15) P. Wing Root (25) P. Wing outboard Fuel Tank - FIRE (all remaining PP)
Peckham Points: total
Disposition: Shot Down over San Stephano Harbor
Attackers: 9 4x FW-190: 1 Probable, 3 Driven Off 2x Bf-110: 1 Driven Off 3x Bf-109: 3 Driven Off
AFTER ACTION REPORT : (QOTS + Jasta6's GAF Resistance Variant):
Spare crew assigned to spare bomber.
OUTBOUND – Zone 3: Four FW-190s lined up to make a run at Pretty Polly. Three were dissuaded by our escort and the lone Butcher Bird that got past them was punched in the nose by our Port Waist Gunner, and was last seen trailing smoke to the east.
TARGET ZONE 6: All three 109s in the first wave were driven off by the P-38s, and one of the two 110s in the second wave was likewise ushered away. That left an Ace in a 110 leftover, who set our B-17 on fire. All ten crewmembers made it out just outside the harbor, but by the time a variety of boats arrived to fish us out of the water four of the crew had drowned, tangled in their parachute shrouds. (OOC: So close to the harbor I gave the men a +2 die modifier to not drown, and still 40% of the crew died.)
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Post by Grondeaux on Apr 12, 2024 13:42:33 GMT -8
B-24J Maiden America II 78th Bombardment Squadron Bomber Position: High squadron, middle Mission Date: 2 April 1944 Mission #: 18 Aircraft Mission #: 1 Target: Harbor facilities, San Stephano, Italy Bomb loadout: 10 x M64 500 lb. GP bombs Crew at Mission StartPosition | Rank | Name | Missions | Credits | Stress | Awards | Notes | Pilot | 1LT
| Schuyler King
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| Copilot | 2LT
| Stanley Heath
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| Replacement | Bombardier | 2LT | Arthur Dodd | 2 |
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| | Navigator | 2LT | Vincent Jenkins
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| | Nose Turret Gunner | SGT | Willie Wilkins | 3 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Replacement | Flight Engineer | TSGT | Samuel Ellison
| 2 | 1 | 0 | PH |
| Ball Turret Gunner | SGT | Milton Egan | 2 | 0.5 | 0 |
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| Replacement | Tail Turret Gunner | SGT | Theodore Casey
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Crew Chief: SSGT Nicholas Otto (50 skill points; roll every third zone) Bomb Run: On target, 20% Casualties: none Attackers: noneClaims: none Credits: none Award/Promotion Requests: none In Hospital/Recovery: none Aircraft Damage: 4 Peckham points (2 x superficial) AFTER ACTION REPORT – Using TFT (Variants used: TFT Axis Fighter Aircraft Add-on Module, Jasta 6’s Table 5-3 Placement Variant, Variant Tables for Take-Off and Mechanical Failure, Bruce Peckham’s German Fighter Pilots variant, Fuel Tank Fires, Seriously Wounded Bail Out, On the Subject of Bombs, my variation to Nolan Bryant’s Crew Chiefs, Combat Fatigue, Chris Riches’ Enhanced Fighter Attacks (Simple Version), Chris Riches’ Random Events table), Timothy Smith’s Victory Claims variant Back from our dunking in the Adriatic. I can’t say enough good things about the Royal Navy. What a swell bunch of fellows! They treated us like kings. New plane, three replacement crew members, and almost no time to break everyone in. Stan Heath, my new right-hander, seems competent enough. I hope that holds true once we are in the thick of things. Milk run for us. We pick up two superficial flak holes over San Stephano but no fighters attack us. Uneventful landing. V/r, 1LT Schuyler King, First Pilot B-24J Maiden America II 78th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF
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tomt1999
80 Bomber Squadron XO
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Post by tomt1999 on Apr 12, 2024 14:58:25 GMT -8
MISSION DATE: 2 April 44 MISSION # 19 TARGET: San Stephano, Italy - Harbor Installations Bombing Altitude: 20,000 feet
SHIP Miss Holly IIB-17G-45BO-42-97204 - now Cat-E 80 BS
CREW Captain FRANK DELOZIER 2nd Lt PERCY "Purse" JOHNSON 1st Lt RICHARD "Woody" WOOD 1st Lt HAMPTON "Hamp" RAWLINGS T/Sgt SAMUEL "Sammy B" BATEMAN S/Sgt JOSE "Loco" AZZUCO Sgt EMILIO "Emmy" CANTOLO Sgt HAL CARTER S/Sgt HERBERT "H.R." RAYMOND Sgt CHARLES "Eddy" EDWARDS III
BOMBING ON 20%
CLAIMS none CASUALTIES none AWARDS ETC none DAMAGE 1x superficial: 2 PP
E/A/C 1x Ju88 1x G55 It.
5x Me109 - all driven off by escorts 7x TOTAL
AAR
We took off in terrible weather. Low ceiling such that the aircraft in front of us just disappeared into the gray as soon as they left the ground. As we plowed through the muck, we prayed everyone was following standard assembly procedures. When we came out on top, we were just where we were supposed to be.
Over the Tyrrhenian, we were met by three 109s but the escorts were in fine fettle today and drove them all off.
Over the target, the flak missed us. Two more 109s were driven off. We dropped on target for 20%.
The inbound leg was uneventful until just before touchdown, it was discovered that we had no working landing gear. (random event in zone 2 outbound). Tried lowering them manually to no avail. Miss Holly II slammed onto the grass and slid a good distance before coming to a halt by a hardstand of the 78th Squadron.
Chief says she's Cat-E. Crew is ok.
DeLozier
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tomt1999
80 Bomber Squadron XO
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Post by tomt1999 on Apr 12, 2024 15:08:25 GMT -8
Mission #: 19Mission Date: 2 April 1944 Target: San Stefano harbor installations Cmdr: 1LT Thomas Marz Aircraft: Little Green MenGroup/Squadron: 509/ 80CREW 1LT Thomas Marz - Pilot 2LT Alfred Tucker - Co-Pilot 2LT William Smith - Bombardier 2LT Charles Smith - Navigator TSGT James Hensley - Engineer SSGT Walter Stroud - Radio Op SGT Wellington Adelbert Finfrock - Ball Gunner SGT John Neal - Port Waist SGT Andrew Brush - Starb Waist SGT Bertram Gilliam - Tail Gunner BOMBING ON 50%CLAIMS none CASUALTIES none AWARDS ETC none DAMAGE NONE E/A/C 1x Me109 DRIVEN OFF 1x C205 It DRIVEN OFF AAR Our third mission was mostly the proverbial "milk run" we had heard about in training. We had an uneventful takeoff, assembly and outbound run. At the target, a 109 and an Eyetal job were driven off before the flak started, which missed us. Dropped our eggs ON target for 50%. Saw nobody but our squadron ships all the home to Giulia. MARZ
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Post by campsawyer on Apr 12, 2024 16:34:31 GMT -8
B-17F Double Bomb (B-17F-100BO 42-30333) Pilot: 1st Lt Paul Flores Squadron: 80th Bomber Squadron Formation/Position: Low/High 7 Mission Date: 2 Apr 44 Mission Number: 25 Missions This Bomber: 19 Base: Guilia, Italy Target: Harbor Installations, St. Stephano, Occupied ItalyCrew | Current Mission | Previous Claims | This Mission | Stress | Status | Pilot 1st Lt Paul Flores | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Sanders | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | RTD | Bombardier 2nd Lt Thompson | 17 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Navigator 2nd Lt Cox | 17 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Engineer S/SGT King | 16 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | RTD - ACE | Radioman T/Sgt Ramirez | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Ball Gunner Sgt Roberts | 19 | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | RTD | PWG Sgt Scott | 19 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | RTD | SWG Sgt Brown
| 17 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | RTD | Tail Gunner S/Sgt Thomas | 18 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | RTD - ACE |
Bomb Run: On On Target: 30% B-17 Damage: Radio, 2xSuperficial Peckham Points: 12 Repair Time: RTD - next day Crew Chief: SSGT Steve Taylor, dedicated Landing: Safe E/A | Encountered | Destroyed | Probable | Damaged | Intercepted | FW-190 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ME-109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ME-210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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Confirmed Claims:Casualties: None Award/ Promotions Requests: After Action Report OutboundAfter briefing we headed to the plane and briefed the crew. SGT Taylor commented on the status of the plane and it was in working order as well as reinforced the previously damaged wing root. He stated he felt better about its status and should not give any issue. We briefed the crew that this would have a lighter enemy presence. but I still wanted vigilance for fighters and to call out any unknown planes. We had a rainy takeoff, but take-off was good and we formed up without incident. The weather became better as we moved out to the Tyrrhenian Sea. At this point we saw the first German fighters and our P-38's went after them. Two broke through, but one P-38's jumped him and drove him away. A second one dived on us very fast and SGT King and Ramirez opened fire on him. Both hit the FW190, but he still came at us and scored hits on Double Bomb. We took hits in the mid-section with the radio taking a slug and was destroyed. Other minor hits, but nothing major. The FW190 headed off trailing a leaking oil or fuel. We continued of the Tyrrhenian Sea without any more interference. We headed back toward Occupied Italy and over St. Stephano. There was some fighters but stayed away from our plane, so we had a clear run to the target. We were accurate and looked like about 30% of our bombs hit the target. After all squadrons dropped we turned for home. InboundThere was no fighter encounters on the inbound leg of the flight and we had an easy flight home without incident. Regards, 1st LT Paul Flores, Pilot, 80th BS, 509th BG, 15th AF
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