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Post by limburger59 on Jul 26, 2024 18:54:05 GMT -8
B-17F LONESOME LOLA
Spare assigned to the 79th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group
High Squadron – Middle
MISSION DATE: 22 April 44
MISSION # 25
TARGET: Ploesti, Romania
CREW from the Spare Pool
Position – Rank (Current Mission)
Pilot: 1LT Nathaniel "Nate" Sutherland (12) AM+ PH
Co-Pilot: 2LT Joseph "Joey" Goodman (4)
Navigator: 2LT Forrest "Candy Man" Sweet (5) PH
Bombardier: 2LT Steven "Stevie" Cox (5) [.5]
Engineer/TT: S/SGT Emile "Plug" Putman (15) [6.5] AM+ DFC “Ace”
Radio Op: S/SGT Christopher "Varnish" Varney (6) AM
Ball Turret: SGT Patricio "Italy" Vechitto (3)
Right Waist: SGT Sidney "Sid" Beck (11)[.5] AM+
Left Waist: SGT Glen "Mac" McPherson (3)
Tail Gunner: SGT Albert "Tiny" Plimson (4)[1] 1x 190 destroyed
Bomb Run: Off Target 5%
Casualties: None
B-17 Damage:
#3 Engine: out (feathered) (40)
S. Wing Root x2 (50)
P. Wing Root (25)
Superficial x12 (12)
Rudder (10)
Control Cables (10)
Radio destroyed (10)
Interphone out (10)
RR Oxygen x1 (10)
S. Fuel Tank - Self Sealed (10)
Peckham Points: 187 – Repairs to be completed 6 May 44
Disposition: Lands safely at Giulia.
Attackers: 9
8x FW-190: 1 Destroyed, 1 Probables, 4 Driven Off
1x Ju88: 1 Driven Off
Total Enemy Aircraft: Kills = 1 Confirmed, Probables (FBOA) = 1, Damaged (FCA) = 0, Driven Off by Escort = 5
Award/Promotion Requests:
Air Medal for 5 Completed Missions: 2LT Forrest "Candy Man" Sweet, 2LT Steven "Stevie" Cox
Air Medal - Second Oak Leaf Cluster for 15 Completed Missions: S/SGT Emile "Plug" Putman
AFTER ACTION REPORT (QOTS-Beery):
A Spare Crew flying a Hanger Queen
Once the Luftwaffe saw that they had damaged us, along with a few others, they seemed to concentrate their limited resources on those bombers that they had a chance to destroy. We survived.
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kageyone
80th Bomber Squadron 
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Post by kageyone on Jul 26, 2024 20:04:55 GMT -8
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Post by rcastillo on Jul 27, 2024 7:15:11 GMT -8
B-17G San Antonio Rose
79th Bombardment Squadron
Bomber Position: High Squadron, Middle
Mission Date: 29 April 1944
Mission #: 26
Aircraft Mission #: 6
Target: Airdrome @ Mostar, Yugoslavia
Pilot - 1LT Salvatore Morgan (6)
Co-Pilot - 2LT Clyde Pope (2)
Bombardier - 2LT Frank Solomon KIA
Navigator - 2LT Glenn Vance KIA
Engineer - T/SGT Orville Paul (6)
Radio Operator - S/SGT Jessie Francis (6)
Ball Gunner SGT Edward Gould (6)
Port Waist Gunner - SGT Calvin Tyler (6)
Starboard Waist Gunner - SGT Ray Shepherd (6)
Tail Gunner - SGT Lowell Collins (4)
Casualties - Bombardier - 2LT Frank Solomon KIA
Navigator - 2LT Glenn Vance KIA
Bomb Run: Off Target 0%
Enemy Aircraft Claims: None
Disposition - Aircraft safe at base
B-24J Dixie Belle
78th Bombardment Squadron
Bomber Position: Low Squadron, Middle
Mission Date: 29 April 1944
Mission #: 26
Aircraft Mission #: 4
Target: Airdrome @ Mostar, Yugoslavia
Pilot - 1LT Frank Morrow (4)
Co-Pilot - 2LT Edgar Carroll (4)
Bombardier - 2LT Alton Rush (2)
Navigator - 2LT Phillip Lloyd (2)
Engineer - T/SGT Jessie Butler (4)
Radio Operator - S/SGT Clifford Patton (4)
Ball Gunner - SGT Alton Maxwell (4)
Port Waist Gunner - SGT Ernest Peters (4)
Starboard Waist Gunner - SGT Sam Rocha (4)
Tail Gunner - SGT Billy Smith (4)
Bomb Run: Off Target 0%
Enemy Aircraft Claims:
Engineer - T/SGT Jessie Butler 1/3 x 210
Disposition - Aircraft safe at base
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Post by limburger59 on Jul 27, 2024 12:01:56 GMT -8
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Post by ninthaquila on Jul 28, 2024 6:29:56 GMT -8
Pilot: 1LT Richard Archer Plane: B-17G-120BO-42-30802 Squadron, Group: 79th, 509th High Squadron, Lead Primary Target: Mostar, Airdrome Secondary Target: NONE Mission Date: 29 APR 1944 Mission Number: 26-10 | Position | Rank/Name | Medals | Mission Number | Previous Credits | Mission Credits | | Pilot | 1LT Richard Archer | DSC AM PH | 10 | 0 | 0 | | Co-pilot | 2LT Isaac Blackburn | AM PH | 10 | 0 | 0 | | Bombardier | 2LT Fred Fuller | DFC AM+++ PH++ | 10 | 7, 12x0.5 | 0 | | Navigator | 2LT Lawrence Monroe | AM PH | 10 | 1 | 0 | | Engineer | T/SGT Alex Kozmenski | DSC AM+ | 10 | 2, 9x0.5 | 1, 0.5 | | Radio Operator | S/SGT Allen Kirby | AM | 10 | 2x0.5 | 0 | | Ball Gunner | SGT Samuel Carter | AM++ | 10 | 7, 10x0.5 | 1 | | Port Waist Gunner | SGT Ray McKenzie | AM PH | 10 | 4x0.5 | 0 | | Stb. Waist Gunner | SGT Charles Flanagan | AM | 10 | 1, 2x0.5 | 0 | | Tail Gunner | SGT Morris Fields | AM | 6 | 4.33 | 0.5 |
30% B-17 Damage:
Fuel tank seal A number of holes all over the plane (5 superficial) Crew Casualties:
none Claims:T/SGT Kozmenski - 1 shared FW190, 1 confirmed BF109 SGT Carter - 1 confirmed BF109 SGT Fields - 1 shared FW190 Peckham Points: 10 Landing: Safe Landing Promotions/Awards:
Air Medal for all Members (except SGT Fields) for completing their 10th mission After Action ReportREPORT - CONFIDENTIAL
First (and hopefully last) mission with someone not part of our standard crew. They were a bit wary of him at first, but he soon proved himself a worthy temp replacement for Wolf, especially after they lit up a bogie attacking our rear. Take-off was uneventful, and the rest of the squadron quickly took their position behind us. The flight towards the target was uneventful, though the crew complained about the crappy conditions of the plane. It was the same in the cockpit, and one of the fuel gages was stuck… I’m hoping my bird gets repaired soon, I’m not a fan of the hangar queens. Just before we got to the target, 2 flights tried to attack us, but the first one was fully driven off by friendlies, while from the second flight 2 FW190s came through, though one was quickly despatched by the combined firepower of the top turret and tail guns, while the other one got some quick shots off before he turned away. Over the target, flak was light, but some exploded very close to our boat, but didn’t seem to hit anything ( OOC: a lucky self seal on the fuel tank), and while we were rocked hard, Lt Fuller still managed to get some good hits. Some of the bombs landed nicely inbetween the hangars and other structures. Just after we turned around, we saw another flight trying to attack us, and the 2 that broke through our escort were easily dispatched, even though one of them got a few hits. The rest of the flight back was uneventful, and landing was fine (even if the plane felt a bit rickety). Signed, 1Lt Richard Archer B-17G-90BO-43-38476 Fortunate Sons 509(H)BG/79SQ |
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Post by Grondeaux on Jul 29, 2024 7:16:13 GMT -8
B-24J-40-CF 42-50498 Suzy Q78th Bombardment Squadron Bomber Position: Low squadron, middle Mission Date: 29 April 1944 Mission #: 26 Aircraft Mission #: 5 Target: Airdrome, Mostar, Yugoslavia Crew at Mission Start| Position | Rank | Name | Missions | Credits | Stress | Awards | Notes | | Pilot | 2LT
| Ira Gleason
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| Gordon Wiggins
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Crew Chief: SGT Clyde Clemens (27 skill points; roll every zone) Bomb Run: On target, 50% Casualties: none Attackers: 7| Type | Spotted | Destroyed | Damaged | Driven Off by Escort | | ME-109 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | FW-190 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | ME-110 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Claims: SGT Matthew Hartley: 1 x ME-109 SGT Alton Pope: 1 x ME-109 Credits: SGT Matthew Hartley: 1 x ME-109 Award/Promotion Requests: none In Hospital/Recovery: none Aircraft Damage: 29 Peckham Points (right wing root, 2 x superficial). Aircraft ready 30 April. 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) ----------------------------------------------------- Our first complete mission was pretty uneventful. Hartley and Pope shot down a 110 over Mostar with the Germans escaping their stricken fighter. Flak was responsible for all the damage inflicted on Suzy Q. Cobb’s first combat bomb drop was right on the money. The first round is on me tonight. V/r, 2LT Ira Gleason, First Pilot B-24J Suzy Q 78th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF
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daveh
80th Bomber Squadron
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Post by daveh on Jul 29, 2024 18:13:47 GMT -8
MISSION DATE: 29 April 44
MISSION # 26
TARGET: Mostar, Yugoslavia-Airdrome
Bombing Altitude: 20,000 feet
B-17 Wild Child
80th Bombardment Squadron
Position: Middle
Enemy Aircraft Claimed: 1 FW-190 (SGT. Bubba Giroux) confirmed
Casualties: 0
Bombing Accuracy 60%
Damage 85 points
Debrief:
Take off went as about routine as it could be-no problems. Flight was calm until we turned into the target area-we were attacked by an FW190 at 600H, he missed but then he came around for a second pass at 600 low and riddled us pretty good, Ailerons and the Tail Plane were hit several times, I felt the plane fight me for control at times but we were able to avoid the flak and hit the target. On the way back-we were again attacked by an FW190 coming right at us in a vertical dive-he missed, and his second pass was at our 300 level-Bubba was on it and tore the wing right off of him, we didnt see a chute as he spun wildly into the clouds. Landing was a bit hairy as those ailerons began to act up, but we were able to get her on the ground in one piece. The ground chief tells me that the plane will be ready to go tomorrow.
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-Mark Alvarez (Killion out for 6 weeks with injury)
Starboard Waist Gunner-Bubba Giroux (Blanchard out for 6 weeks with injury)
Tail Gunner-Sgt David Hodo
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GaryK
79th Bomber Squadron 
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Post by GaryK on Jul 31, 2024 0:15:50 GMT -8
After Action report: (using TfT)
(Optional rules: Crew-chief effects; Crew Stress; Jasta 6 German Pilot Quality; Peckham’s Random Event Variant Table; Axis Aircraft 1942-45).
Nice to be back in the driving seat again! I thanked Dwight for looking after the plane and crew so well – especially on that long last trip to Ploesti, then endured the normal mickey-taking any returning injured go through.
A nice short hop for my first mission back – just over the Adriatic, then home again. Hopefully, it will be as easy as it looks; that short trip to Rome just over a week ago killed one crew and put three of us in hospital.
Mission: Thankfully, it was a very simple mission. Two FWs and an Me410 engaged us on approach to the target. The Lightnings saw off one of the FWs; Magic blew up the 410 ahead and above us, while the remaining 190 off our starboard side was clipped by Sanford, took a pot shot at us which missed, then dived away home.
Walcott was happy with his first drop after his return from the hospital, the recce boys later informing us that 30% of the bombs went on target.
No bandits bothered us as we turned for home, but streaks of smoke to port heralded one of the Luftwaffe’s rocket attacks. Thankfully, none exploded near enough to damage us.
A single 109 thought about having a go as we got about halfway across the Adriatic, but the P-38s soon saw him off, and the rest of the trip was a cruise in the sun!
A nice easy slide back into the war. No damage, no casualties, and the Gunnery Board were on Magic’s side this time, giving him full credit for the 410 he smoked.
A cheerful evening in the bar, catching up with the guys’ stories of the missions we, the wounded, missed, plus we bought a few rounds for the replacements that kept our seats warm while we were away.
1Lt Louis M. Marlowe, Pilot Commanding
B-17G-55DL-44-6507 "Lucky Patch"
79th (H) BS, 509th (H) BG
For a full mission history of "In Like Flynn", "Blitz Buggy", plus my three aircraft in the previous war, please see my (GarySK) post in the Tarmac forum
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Post by colbourne66 on Jul 31, 2024 23:45:26 GMT -8
B-17G Witchcraft
Squadron: 80th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group
Squadron Position: Middle
Mission Date: 29 APR 1944
Mission Number: 26
This Aircraft: 1
Target: Mostar, Yugoslavia, Airdrome
Crew
Position Rank / Name Mission Kills Awards Status Stress
Pilot 1LT Burke 1 RTD 1
Co-Pilot 2LT Hill 1 RTD 1
Navigator / NT 2LT Edwards 1 RTD 1
Bombardier 2LT Mason 1 RTD 1
Engineer T/SGT Haven 1 RTD 0
Radio Op T/SGT Sharp 1 RTD 0
Ball SGT Crabtree 1 RTD 0
Left Waist SGT Warren 1 RTD 0
Left Waist SGT Benton 1 RTD 0
Tail Gunner SGT Parker 1 RTD 0
Bomb Run: On Target, 50 %
Bomb-run history 1/50
Casualties: None
Damage:
Superficial x1
Peckham Points: 2
Landing: Safe
Enemy Aircraft:
1 x FW190
2 X Me210
Claims: None
Awards: None
Promotions: None
AFTER ACTION REPORT
We have been assigned t the 80th Squadron – this seems to have a lot of new crews in in and we were in good company with the crews of “Duck Soup”, Northern Queen” “Rosie” and castle in the sky” whom we had trained with and flew over from the States with. Its good to be with crews we know as there are a lot of veteran crews in the 509th and they seem to have some reluctance getting to know us new boys.
After the briefings we assembled next to the plane. I kept it short, telling the men to look sharp and to be lucky.
Take off: Good.
Z2-Z3 NSTR
Target outbound: A FW-190 tried to come up at us from 6 level but was chased away by our fighter escort. Soon after he had gone we must hav hit a patch of cold air as the bombardier, Turret and left waist reported that their guns had frozen and jammed – not great as we headed towards the target. We were attacked by 2 Me 210S coming in at 12 High and 130 level. The one at 130 was shot down by our escorts. The one at 12 high missed with his first burst, then rolled around to attack us from 130 level. Our defensive fire was ineffective but fortunately he missed on his second run in at us and dove away. Flak was light and we only received some light cosmetic damage to the hull from fragments of a flak round.
Bomb run: 2LT Mason took control of the plane and dropped on target. We estimated around 50% of our bombs hit, not bad for our first mission, lets hope we keep it up! As the group pulled away from the target, we saw a plane in the high group get swarmed by enemy fighters. Despite fending most of them off, one must have gotten through as we saw an explosion take the wing of the plane. It rolled over onto its back burning and fell towards the ground. Two chutes were observed.
“Oh my – look there goes one of the high group!” yelled T/SGT Havens in the turret. The burning plane, minus a wing fell towards the ground.
Anyone get out – do you see any chutes? 1LT Burke called.
“Yeah, I see one…no two” SGT Crabtree called over the intercom. “Poor bastards.”
Target inbound: Sobered by the sight of one of our bombers going down, we left the target behind. Fortunately, the flak let up and no enemy fighters attacked. All of our frozen guns except the bombardiers were cleared.
Z3: NSTR. The enemy left us alone, but we did see the lead bomber of the low squadron drop out of formation.
Z2: NSTR
Landing. Good landing.
A nice milk run for our first mission. Our defensive fire needs some work, fortunately the escorts picked up the slack. A good hit with the bombs was recorded. Not sure there is much we can do about guns freezing in the atmosphere. But the crew worked well together for their first operational mission. The enlisted men seemed largely unperturbed by the mission but the officers took longer to relax after the mission.
Submitted by,
1Lt Burke, Pilot
B-17G Witchcraft
80th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF, USAAF
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Post by campsawyer on Aug 2, 2024 8:33:14 GMT -8
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kageyone
80th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 148
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Post by kageyone on Aug 2, 2024 19:27:59 GMT -8
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mpgutis
80th Bomber Squadron Commander
Posts: 343
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Post by mpgutis on Aug 3, 2024 14:39:59 GMT -8
80th BOMB SQUADRON
Mission #26, Mostar, Yugoslavia - Airdrome
AAR
Captain Marz stood wobbly at the front of the room. As he saw Major Simmons enter he attempted to call the room to attention but the lung injury was clearly bothering him. Simmons barked out for the men to be seated. He looked at Marz and said, "I told you it wasn't necessary for you to be here. You're still recovering." Marz hoarsely answered, "I was getting bored..." Simmons cut him off. "Fine! I get it! You're here. Now sit down and take it easy!" The men didn't see the eye wink that Simmons gave Marz as he sat down on one of the benches.
"Well, gentlemen, quite the milk run that one was. The squadron didn't suffer one wound. That's the kind of mission I like seeing. In addition, the bombing was good, The squadron put almost forty percent of its bombs inside the box. The leading drops were by Rosie, Northern Queen, and Wild Child, all at 60%. Second best was also a tie among The A Train, Witchcraft, and Double Bomb all at 50%. Gunnery, what little of it there was, was also good. Ten claims resulted in seven confirmed kills."
'Now, this was a short hop against minimal opposition. It was a good mission to catch our collective breath after Ploesti. On top of that, we were Middle Squadron. So I want to remind you that anyone who thinks that they're all going to be like Mostar is sadly mistaken. So relax as you can and enjoy yourselves."
He turned to Marz who appeared to be readying himself to stand. Simmons barked out, "Don't! Go back to your office and relax." Marz sat back down as Simmons dismissed the men.
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STATISTICAL ADDENDUM
SUNNY SIDE UP
On target, 30%
CASTLE IN THE SKY
On target, 30%
ROSIE
On target, 60% - Tied for best in squadron
THE A TRAIN
On target, 50% - Tied for second best in squadron
HONEY BUN
On target, 30%
1LT B. Pease - AM
SSG G. Burnish - AM
NORTHERN QUEEN
On target, 60% - Tied for best in squadron
6 EA claimed, 3 confirmed
LOST ANGEL
On target, 20%
2LT Lawrence Greene - AM
2LT Benjamin Sherman - AM
SSG Matthew Lowe - AM
DUCK SOUP
On target, 30%
2 EA claimed, 2 confirmed
YADKIN RIVER QUEEN
On target, 40%
MISS KEWEENAW
Off target, 0%
BONNIE
On target, 40%
WILD CHILD
On target, 60% - Tied for best in squadron
1 EA claimed, 1 confirmed
WITCHCRAFT
On target, 50% - Tied for second best in squadron
DOUBLE BOMB
On target, 50% - Tied for second best in squadron
1 EA claimed, 1 confirmed
MSG Ramirez - AM
SGT Perry - AM
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Post by wolverinetoddy on Aug 3, 2024 18:37:23 GMT -8
79th Bomb Squadron: After Mission Summary
Mission: 26
Mission Date: 29 April 44
Target: Mostar, Yugoslavia - Airdrome
1st Sgt. Parker barked from the room: “ATTENTION!”
Major Robinson came down the aisle swiftly followed by his staff. This was the first time that the Major had flown the squadron since his promotion and they were all a little anxious to hear what he thought of the mission.
“Take your seats, gentlemen.”
“Today, I had the honor to fly with you all for the first time in weeks. Special thanks to the Maumee River for their hospitality today.”
“I am very pleased to see that all our planes came home safely today and that we did ok hitting the target. Nice work All In leading the squadron with 60%.”
“Captain Gill will be leading the next mission. I want to hear that you flew in just as tight a formation for him as you did for me. Enjoy your evening off and we’ll get back to work tomorrow afternoon.”
“Let’s see how you all did today. . .”
B 17’s sortied: 11
B 17’s bombing target: 11
B 17’s lost: 0
Average Bomb Run: 28.18%
High Bomb Run: All in at 60%
Casualty Report:
KIA: 2
SW: 0
LW: 1
MIA: 0
Awards for gallantry in action and meritorious achievement:
Fighters Shots down:
Me109's: 5
Me 110’s: 1
FW 190’s: 5
Other: 4
Bomber Report
Plane: Fortunate Sons
Bomb Run: 30%
Claims: 2
Medals/Promotions: 0
Casualties: 0
Status: Returned
Plane: Beach Bum
Bomb Run: 50%
Claims: 2
Medals/Promotions: 0
Casualties: 0
Status: Returned
Plane: All In
Bomb Run: 60%
Claims: 1
Medals/Promotions: Heffner promoted to 1LT
Casualties: 0
Status: Returned
Plane: Chute in the Works
Bomb Run: 25%
Claims: 0
Medals/Promotions: 0
Casualties: 0
Status: Returned
Plane: Sunday Punch
Bomb Run: 40%
Claims: 1
Medals/Promotions: 0
Casualties: 0
Status: Returned
Plane: Maumee River
Bomb Run: 20%
Claims: 0
Medals/Promotions: 0
Casualties: 0
Status: Returned
Plane: Quincy Queen
Bomb Run: 0%
Claims: 4
Medals/Promotions: Dayton: DFC
Casualties: 0
Status: Returned
Plane: Pecatonica
Bomb Run: 50%
Claims: 3
Medals/Promotions: Bean: PH
Casualties: Bean
Status: Returned
Plane: Lonesome Lola
Bomb Run: 5%
Claims: 1
Medals/Promotions: 0
Casualties: 0
Status: Returned
Plane: San Antonio Rose
Bomb Run: 0%
Claims: 0
Medals/Promotions: PH: Solomon, Vance
Casualties: Solomon, Vance
Status: Returned
Plane: Lucky Patch
Bomb Run: 30%
Claims: 1
Medals/Promotions: 0
Casualties: 0
Status: Returned
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Post by caodwolf on Aug 4, 2024 7:06:48 GMT -8
78TH BOMB SQUADRON
AFTER-ACTION REPORT
MISSION #26- Mostar, Greece
As the CO Major Jopp and XO Major Garfield enters the room the chatter subsides.
At the same time, Sgt Wallace bellows: “Boxcars… Attention! ” … and everyone rises.
"At ease men" starts the Major who is nursing a cold as he begins todays briefing. "Well done. Initial estimates is 28% on target and 10 2/3 credited kills with the loss of one aircraft, the Angel on My Shoulder who crashed at take off and later classified as CAT-E". Taking a moment to blow his nose and clear his throat the Major continues....
"Congrats to Msgt Newton who achieved Quintuple Ace Status of the Laid Back Lady. With this sortie to Mostar Cpt. McQuinn, 1Lt Marcum, 1Lt Tobin and S/Sgt Short completed their 25th missions, the first for the Flying Boxcars and a ticket home. In addition Sgt. Jackson of the Orange's Other Crate was credited with his fifth kill and confirmed as an Ace."
Stepping back as Major Garfield awards their DFC's and then reapproaches the podium......"More good news, five bothers-in-arms were recently returned from Yugoslavia where they were rescued and protected by local Partisans. Remember not to dump any ordnance over Yugoslavian airspace as we could hurt our allies and our own men"
The Major glances over and quick-nods to his XO, who begins to walk toward the aisle. The two begin to leave.
“Boxcars… Attention” and the assembled throng rises again.
"Dismissed!"
| Player |
| Bomber | % on Target | Damage | Kills | | crushedhat |
| Laid Back Lady | 20% | 30 | 4 | | limburger59 |
| Temptacious (Spare) | 20% | --- | --- | | kageyone |
| Angel on My Shoulder | DNB | CAT-E | --- | | kageyone |
| Orange's Other Crate | 40% | 25 | 2 | | medic1 |
| Grim Reaper | 20% | 170 | 2 | | groundeaux |
| Suzy Q | 50% | 29 | 1 | | groudeaux |
| Sorcerer's Apprenctice | 30% | 67 | 1/2 | | chefed |
| Next Objective | 40% | --- | --- | | caodwolfs |
| Lovely Ladies | 30% | 25 | 1 | | rhreiss |
| Bama Beauty | 30% | --- | --- | | rheiss |
| Bob's Rascals | 20% | --- | --- | | rcastillo |
| Dixie Belle | 0% | --- | 1/3 |
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Bombers LostAngel on My Shoulder (CAT-E)Top Bombers
Suzy Q 50%
Next Objective 40%
Orange's Other Crate 40% DFC1Lt J Marcum
1Lt P Tobin
Cpt G mCQuiinn
S/SGT H Kimberlin
S/SGT P Short
Sgt B Jackson
AM2LT Oliver Curtis
1LT Tobias Tanner
2LT Charles Freya
S/SGT Irvin Marshall
SSGT Kevin McNamara
SGT Jerome Wright
1st Lt Jerry Burch
S/Sgt Bill Payne
Sgt Mark Harrison
Sgt Larry Sharp
Sgt. R Wilder
Sgt. D Stroll25th MissionCpt George McQuinn
1Lt J Marcum
1Lt Pat Tobin
S/Sgt Dave ShortLW
SSGT Kevin McNamara
2Lt I Kerrigen
S/Sgt B Atkins
Sgt E Finnlinson
SW SGT Herman Holt
Sgt Larry Sharp
Sgt J Bender
Sgt. E Phillips
2Lt F Thomas
MIA
None KIA
1LT John Kane PURPLE HEART
1LT John Kane
SGT Herman Holt
SSGT Kevin McNamara
Sgt J Bender
Sgt. E Phillips
2Lt F Thomas
2Lt I Kerrigen
S/Sgt B Atkins
Sgt E Finnlinson
RETURNED VIA UNDERGROUNDSweet RoutineS/SGT Joseph Viya
SGT Wesley Snipes
LT William HopkinsThe Schmoo2LT Paul Zeller
SGT George Adkins
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eddie
80th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 167 
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Post by eddie on Aug 5, 2024 5:14:54 GMT -8
Mission 26 AAR
Mission Date: 29 April, 1944
Target: Mustar, Yugoslavia - Airdrome
Bomber SN: B-17G-20BO-42-31468; "Miss Behavin"
80th Bomb Sqdn., 509th (H) Bombardment Grp., 15th AF
Formation position: Middle Sqdn.
Pilot: 1st Lt. Tom Hathaway (Mission #8)
Co-Pilot: 2nd Lt. Matt West (Mission #8)
Bombardier: 2nd Lt. Ben Morrison (Mission: #8)
Navigator: 2nd Lt. Evan Jones (Mission #8)
Engineer: TSgt. Michael Godinez (Mission #8)
Radio Operator: SSgt. Andy Mize (Mission #8)
Ball Turret Gunner: Sgt. Craig Wiseman (Mission #8)
Port Waist Gunner: Sgt. Michael Pope (Mission #6)
Starboard Waist Gunner: Sgt. Tommy Latimer (Mission #1)
Tail Gunner: Sgt. Robert Dyer (Mission #7)
Bomb Run: On/Off target, % HIT = On Target, 40%
Bomber Damage Sustained: Tail Oxygen hit, Tail Suit Heater out (Peckham points =20)
Crew Casualties Sustained: none
Enemy Aircraft Claims: 0
We added Sgt. Tommy Latimer as a new Starboard Waist Gunner. He was newly arrived as a replacement and I just happened to be in the right place at the right time to pick him up for the crew. Seems like a decent enough guy.
After takeoff, we formed up with the rest of the Squadron in the middle formation. We were anticipating little action on this short mission but I warned the crew to be aware.
We only encountered one fighter, near the target zone, and it was jumped by several escorts before it got near us.
Flak was light but we still took a couple hits in the tail damaging the Tail Gunners oxygen and suit heater. Sgt. Dyer was on the intercom saying keep the formation and bomb, he would deal with it and was ok. I told him once we cleared the target zone to abandon the position. He never did but did not suffer any ill effects.
We were on target and our Bombardier figured most of the bombs struck home.
The remainder of the trip saw no action for us.
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 crushedhat on Aug 5, 2024 19:00:18 GMT -8
OOC - Mistakenly posted mission 27 AAR under mission 26. Moved to mission 27 thread. Guess all he moves this last year are catching up to me.
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