Mission 30: Wiener Neustadt, Austria

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MISSION DATE: 11 May 44   
MISSION # 30
TARGET: Wiener Neustadt, Austria - Werk No. 1
Bombing Altitude: 21,000 feet
Bomb Load: 8x 500-lb RDX

Briefing: 
Map: 

FORMATION:

HIGH	80th SQDN		MID	78th SQDN		LOW	79th SQDN
LEAD:	Honey Bun		LEAD:	Hell's Fury		LEAD:	Lady Liza
TAIL:	Barbara Jean		TAIL:	Classy Chassy		TAIL:	Damned Yankees

WEATHER:
Takeoff: Poor
Target: Good
Landing: Good

GAZETTEER

Zone	Modifier (QotS)	Weather/Resistance (TfT)	Fighter Cover
2  Adriatic Sea	X	100 % Clouds/None	Good
3  Adriatic Sea	X	100 % Clouds/None	Good
4  Adriatic Sea	X	50 % Clouds/None	Good
5  Yugoslavia	-2	100 % Clouds/Light	Good
6 Yugoslavia	X	100 % Clouds/None	Good
7 Yugoslavia	X	100 % Clouds/None	Good
8  Yugoslavia	X	50 % Clouds/None	Good
9 Yugoslavia / Austria	X	50 % Clouds/None	Good
10 Austria	-1	50 % Clouds/Moderate	Good
TARGET ZONE 11 Austria FLAK: Outbound: Heavy x3 Inbound: Light x3	-1	50 % Clouds/Moderate Target: Slightly Obscured TFT: Bombing Manually	Good
10 Austria / Yugoslavia	-1	50 % Clouds/Moderate	Good
9  Yugoslavia	X	50 % Clouds/None	Good
8  Yugoslavia	X	50 % Clouds/None	Good
7  Yugoslavia	X	50 % Clouds/None	Good
6  Yugoslavia	-2	100 % Clouds/None	Good
5  Yugoslavia / Adriatic Sea	X	100 % Clouds/Light	Good
4  Adriatic Sea	X	100 % Clouds/None	Good
3  Adriatic Sea (Vis)	X	100 % Clouds/None	Good
2  Adriatic Sea	X	50 % Clouds/None	Good

Emergency Airfield: The Island of Vis, in the Adriatic Sea (Zone 3). (-2 landing modifier).

If a bomber has 150 or more Peckham Points it will be declared CAT-E. If it has 149 PP or less it will be repaired.
In either case the crew, and repairable bombers, will return to Giulia three days after the emergency landing.
        
Shot Down:
Over Water (if you didn't drown):
        Zones 2 to 3: you are rescued by the Royal Navy
Over Land:
        Over Hungary or Austria = POW
        If you have to bailout over Yugoslavia roll 1d6 for each surviving Crew member.
                1 Missing in Action (MIA) in the rugged mountains and never heard from again.
                2-3 Captured by a German Patrol = POW.
                4-6 Escaped aided by Partisans.
Escaped aided by Partisans: Two options:
        1) Historical Option: When you return to Italy, your wounds will be treated, you will be debriefed and you will be sent back to the US. You know too much about the partisan locations, resources and operations.
        2) Game Option: If you are really attached to a crewman, roll 2d6 and multiply that by the zone you are in. That is how many days it will take to get you back to the 509th.


Calendar since last Mission:
10-May-44   29 Piacenza, Italy - Marshalling Yard
11-May-44   30 Wiener Neustadt, Austria - Werk No. 1

[crushedhat]

While SSgt Dewbury, pointer in hand, takes up his station in front of the big wall map, Maj Harlan Beech steps up to the podium. “We don’t expect any Nazi interference with the first part of your mission over the Adriatic. Once you make landfall over Yugoslavia in the vicinity of Zadar you can expect to run into enemy fighters. SSgt Dewbury taps the location on the map behind the S2. “Though any resistance offered should be light.”

His remark elicits a few muffled comments along the lines of, “Yeah, for someone flying a desk.”

Ignoring such comments, Beech continues. “The intensity of enemy air activity will increase as you approach Graz.” Again the sound of SSgt Dewbury’s pointer hitting the map rings out. “It will likely stay that way through the bomb run and on till you’re past Bad Gleichenberg near the Austrian border. Things should then quiet down until you are again near coast and Split which will offer light resistance.”

“This facility is important to the Nazis and you’ll be facing heavier flak than usual.” That announcement produces some groans from the assembled airmen. “And, they’ll likely continue shooting at you after you’ve bombed the target. Though not with the same intensity.”

“While the weather at takeoff won’t be that great, light rain. Metro says the skies over the target should only be five-five clouds, with clear skies at Giulia upon your return.”

“Your escort will be P-51s from the 31st FG. We’ve been promised they won’ be pulled away for other missions, so will be with you all the way there and back.” This time the S2 has to pause for some cheering.

“If you run into trouble, there is the fighter base on Vis,” SSgt Dewbury taps the island. “While the runway is short and repairs minimal, it’s probably better than ending up in the drink. If you do have to ditch, the Royal Navy will be on Lifeguard duty along your route. If you go down over land, try to make it to Yugoslavia where there’s a good chance of falling into Partisan hands. Whether with the Partisans, or as guests of the Reich, remember…”

“The Geneva Convention and the Fighting Man’s Code,” eh room responds.

509th S3, Maj William Stockwell replaces Maj Beech at the podium. “As the S2 said, this target is important to the Nazi war effort. That’s why we’re going to destroy it!”

“Your route,” SSgt Dewbury’s pointer traces the routs as the S3 talks. “Takes you up the Adriatic in a general direction that could be leading to any number of targets. This will require the Luftwaffe to disperse their forces. Once you reach Wolfsberg, you’ll make your turn for Wiener Neustadt. At that point, the Hun can probably guess where you’re going and, as the Two mentioned, things will start to get hot.”

“Approaching the target, your IP is a bridge crossing a river. You’ll be bombing from Angles two-one. You’ll payload is eight five-hundred pound RDX bombs each.”

“After the bomb run. The formation will turn to a heading of one-eight-five and make a beeline for home.”

“While you’ll have Mustangs with you the entire way, don’t get complacent,
“ Stockwell warns. “Remember your training. Keep a tight formation. And…”

Again the room erupts in chorus, “GIVE’EM HELL!”

[tomt1999]

For the 80th Squadron, Mission 30

LEAD Honey Bun
TAIL Barbara Jean

MARZ

[crushedhat]

For the 78th, for Mission 30

With so few experienced crews, inexperienced crews are being slotted into the Lead and Tail positions.

Lead: Hell’s Fury (crushedhat) Sqdn XO
Tail: Classy Chassy (ChefEd)

Garfield, Paul, Maj, 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.)

[ChefEd]

B-24J Classy Chassy
B-24J-5-CF-42-64220
Squadron: 78th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group
Squadron Position: Middle
Aircraft Position: TEC
Mission Date: 11 MAY 1944
Mission Number: 30
This Aircraft: 2
Target: Wiener-Neustadt, Germany, Werk No. 1

Crew

Position	Rank / Name	Mission	Kills	Awards	Status	Stress
Pilot	1st Lt Conor Grinsly	2	0	0	RTD	0
Co-Pilot	2nd Lt Lincoln Nichols	2	0	0	RTD	1
Navigator / NT	2nd Lt Emmanuel Moulder	2	0.5	0	RTD	1
Bombardier	2nd Lt Kirk Vaillancourt	2	0	0	RTD	0
Engineer	T/3rd Julien O'Rourke	2	0	0	RTD	0
Radio Op	T/4th Rene Harper	2	0	0	RTD	0
Right Waist	S/Sgt Kai Vader	1	0	PH	RTD	0
Ball Turret	Sgt Jaxton Ingrid	2	0.5	0	RTD	0
Left Waist	Sgt Ralph Taylor	10	1	AM+, PH+	RTD 13 JUL 1944	1
Tail Gunner	S/Sgt Johnnie Nava	2	0	0	RTD	1
Crew Chief	S/Sgt Dan Hitchcock	4			Skill +0

Bomb Run: On Target, 30 %

Casualties:
S/Sgt Kai Vader, Left forearm grazed
Sgt Ralph Taylor, Left femur broken

Peckham Points: 27 Peckham Points, One ( 1 ) Day to Repair

Damage:

Ball Turret Guns	20
Serious Wound	5
Light Wound	2

Landing: Safe

Enemy Aircraft

Type	Encountered	Driven Off	Damaged	Claimed	Awarded	Probable
Fw-190	2	2	0	0	0	0
Ju-88	1	1	0	0	0	0

Claims: None

Awards:
Air Medal
Sgt Ralph Taylor, 2nd Award

Purple Heart
S/Sgt Kai Vader
Sgt Ralph Taylor, 2nd Award

Promotions:
None

AFTER ACTION REPORT
Flak was the only enemy activity that had an impact on us. We were hit hard in the waist, injuring both gunners, S/Sgt Vader and Sgt Taylor, and knocking out the ball turret guns. Sgt Ingrid was extricated from the turret and took over Sgt Taylor’s position at left waist. Just before the flak rockets lobbed through the formation, but they were way wide.

We did see three enemy fighters as we were recrossing the Yugoslav coast. All three were driven off by our escorts.

Both wounded gunners were taken to hospital. S/Sgt Vader has been cleared for flight duty. Sgt Taylor will be grounded about six weeks due to the extent of his injury.

Submitted by,
1Lt Conor Grinsly, Pilot
B-24J Classy Chassy
78th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF, USAAF

[OOC: Posted early. Traveling this weekend. Can manage the Spares, but won't be able to fly while away.]

[ChefEd]

B-17G Barbara Jean
B-17G-20BO-42-31496
Squadron: 80th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group
Squadron Position: High
Aircraft Position: TEC
Mission Date: 11 MAY 1944
Mission Number: 30
This Aircraft: 3
Target: Wiener-Neustadt, Germany, Werk No. 1

Crew

Position	Rank / Name	Mission	Kills	Awards	Status	Stress
Pilot	1st Lt Christopher Sweeney	3	0	0	0	0
Co-Pilot	2nd Lt Levi Paris	3	0	0	0	1
Navigator / NT	2nd Lt Willis Salazar	3	0.25	0	0	0
Bombardier	2nd Lt Kash Rangel	3	0.25	0	0	0
Engineer	T/Sgt Rowan Petersen	3	1.5	0	0	0
Radio Op	T/3rd Ulises Cardenas	3	0	0	0	0
Right Waist	T/3rd Flynn Pryor	3	1.25	0	0	0
Ball Turret	T/3rd Omar Mace	3	0.25	0	0	0
Left Waist	S/Sgt Henry "Honri" Lyons	13	1	AM+, PH	0	0
Tail Gunner	T/3rd Darwin Valdovinos	3	0	0	0	2
Crew Chief	S/Sgt Josia Stanton	26			Skill +0

Bomb Run: On Target, 20 %

Casualties: None

Peckham Points: 13 Peckham Points, One ( 1 ) day(s) to repair

Damage:

Superficial 3X	3
Starboard OB Fuel Tank	10

Landing: Safe

Enemy Aircraft:

Type	Encountered	Driven Off	Damaged	Claimed	Awarded	Probable
Me-109	6	1	0	5	3	2
Fw-190	3	1	2	0	0	0
Me-110	3	2	1	0	0	0

Claims:

Position	Claimed	Awarded	Probable
Top	2	0.5	1
Right Waist	2	0.75	0
Bombardier	2	0.25	1
Ball	1	0.25	0
Navigator	1	0.25	0
Left Waist	1	1	0

Awards: None

Promotions: None

AFTER ACTION REPORT
Even above the weather visibility was poor. Just as well, as we saw no enemy fighters until in the target zone.

Approaching the target, we were greeted by a trio of 110s with a 109 tagging along. Two of the 110s were driven off by our escorts. Fire from T/3 Mace, in the ball, damaged the third. T/Sgt Peterson shot down the 109, to no credit

Flak was wide and low. Lt Rangel had a fair bead on the target, dropping 30% effectively.

Coming off the target a pair of 90s and another 109 attacked. We damaged both 190s and shot down the 109. But not before the 109 peppered the airframe and holed the left outboard fuel tank. Thank you, Boeing, for self-sealing tanks. When the 109 came around again, he made the mistake of coming in at 1:30 low. Four gunners were able to target the bandit. All four shared in the kill.

We weren’t done yet, with enemy fighters.

A foursome of 109s attacked as we crossed the Yugoslav coast. Escorts drove off one, and we shot down the remaining three.

Not a bad day’s work. Five enemy aircraft shot down, 30% on target, and everyone made it home unscathed.

Submitted by,
1Lt Christopher Sweeney, Pilot
B-17G Barbara Jean
80th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF, USAAF

[mpgutis]

Mission date: 11 May 44
Target: Wiener-Neustadt, Austria - Werk No. 1
Mission/Bomber: 30/16
B-17G The A Train
80th Bombardment Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group (H), 15th Air Force
Formation: High Squadron
Position: Middle

Position: Name (Mission) (Kills) Awards
Pilot: 1LT Dirk Ellington (16) (-) PH, AM x3
Co-Pilot: 2LT Edward Reese (16) (-) AM x3
Bombardier: 2LT Reed Williams (16) (3) DFC, AM x3
Navigator: 2LT Mark Ventura (16) (1.83) PH x2, AM x3
Engineer: SSG Stanley Ruzinski (16) (5) DFC, PH, AM x3
Radio Operator: SGT Fred Conway (16) (0.5) AM x3
Ball Gunner: SGT Malcolm Kovacs (16) (2.66) AM x3
Port Waist Gun: SGT Randy Peterman (16) (1.0) PH x2, AM x3
Starboard Waist Gun: SGT Vincent Meoli (16) (3) PHx4, AM x3
Tail Gun: SGT Sheldon Thomas (16) (4.74) PH, AM x3

Bombing: On target, 20%

Damage: 61 PP
Superficial x6: Fuselage x2, Port Wing x2, Tail x1, Bomb Bay x1
Top Turret machine guns: 10
Tail oxygen system: 10
Fire damage: 25
Repair one day

Casualties:
None

Awards:
None

Enemy Aircraft: Encountered / Destroyed / Credited
FW-190: 4 / 0 / 0
Me-109: 3 / 0 / 0

Flown with TFT

Despite the last mission being a short and easy one, the crew, to a man, looked tired as we gathered for the ride out to the aircraft. The rainy weather didn't do anything to relieve the feeling. Before we climbed aboard, I gathered them under the wing and snapped at them to wake up and be about it. That seemed to snap them out of their torpor. Once we were aboard and and ready to go, their voices on the intercom sounded alert. Takeoff was without incident but I was glad to break out of the clouds for assembly.

Zones 2 - 10: Nothing to report.

Zone 11 (Target): After we passed the IP, we still had not been bothered by a single enemy fighter. The flak was heavy and we took superficial hits to the fuselage and port wing. The bomb run went reasonably well but we only managed to put 20% into the box.

Zone 11 (Inbound): Nothing to report.

Zone 10: Two FW-190s attacked at 12:00 High and Level and two attacked at 6:00 High and Low. Escorts got the two at 12:00 Level and 6:00 High. The other off the nose missed and broke off. The other off the tail got superficial hits on the port wing and tail, and knocked out the top turret machine guns. He came back around at 6:00 Low, got superficial hits on the fuselage and bomb bay, knocked out the tail gunners oxygen, and started a fire. The fire was quickly brought under control but I ordered the tail gunner to come forward. We were down two gun positions. Fortunately, that was the last time we needed to fire any of them.

Zones 9 - 6: Nothing to report.

Zone 5: The Me-109s attacked but were all intercepted by the escorts.

Zones 4 - 2: Nothing to report.

The weather had cleared up and landing went well. As we taxied back to the hardstand, it occurred to me that we were now in the single digits for missions remaining.

Dirk Ellington, 1LT
Aircraft Commander, The A Train
80th Bombardment Squadron

[medic1]

B-17G SUNDAY PUNCH 5-BO-44-416507
Pilot: 1st Lt Ted Masini
Squadron: 79th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group (H) 15th Air Force
Low Squadron: Middle
Mission Date: 11 May 44
Mission Number: 030
Missions This Bomber: 5
Target: Wiener Neustadt, Austria - Werk No. 1

Crew/Position/Rank	Current Mission	Previous Claims	This Mission	Stress Points	Status
Pilot 1st Lt Ted Masini	25	0	0	0	RTD
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Perry Shipman	5	0	0	0	RTD
Bombardier 2nd Lt Craig Kellici	21	2.5	0	0	RTD
Navigator 2nd Lt Sam Markham	5	0	0	0	SW
Engineer S/Sgt Dan Lansky	5	1	0	0	RTD
R/O S/Sgt Will Dixon	5	0	0	1	RTD
Ball Gunner Sgt Ted Caffrey	5	0	0	0	RTD
PWG Sgt Bernard Fleming	6	.5	0	0	RTD
SWG Sgt Cletus Judner	2	0	0	0	RTD
TG Sgt Mark Riley	18	4	0	1	RTD

Bomb Run: On
On Target: 30%
B-17 Damage: 10 Hits
Superficial x 4 (4)
Nose x 1
- navigator SW (5)
Port Wing x 1
-#1 engine out control(40)
-#2 engine hit by prop (15)
Starboard Wing x 3
-superficial (1)
-flap inop (10)
-#4 engine out & feathered (40)
Waist x 1
-superficial (1)
Tail x 1
-port tailplane wingroot (35)
Peckham Points: 151
Repair Time: Ready to Fly 14 May 44
Crew Chief: S/Sgt Steve Yates, (+2 modifier)
Landing: Safe at Giulia

E/A Type	Encountered	Destroyed	Probable	Damaged	Intercepted
Bf-109	8	3	0	0	4
Bf-110	2	0	0	0	2
C-202	0	0	0	0	0
C-205	0	0	0	0	0
Fw-190	7	1	0	1	4
He-112	0	0	0	0	0
Ju-88	0	0	0	0	0
Me-410	3	0	0	1	2
IAR-80	0	0	0	0	0
Ju-88	0	0	0	0	0
Re-2001	0	0	0	0	0
TOTALS	20	4	0	2	12

Confirmed Claims: 4
1st Lt Craig Kellici 1.5 x Bf-109
S/Sgt Dan Lansky 1.5 x Bf-109
Sgt Ted Caffrey 1 x Bf-109
Casualties: 1
2nd Lt Sam Markham - lips cut and teeth missing, bleeding. RTD 19 May 44
Stress Points after mission: 3
2nd Lt Sam Markham, Sgt Ted Caffrey, Sgt Bernard Fleming
Award/ Promotions Requests:
OLC to AM (3rd awarded) 2nd Lt Craig Kellici
AM (1st awarded) Sgt Bernard Fleming
Request: 2nd Lt Perry Shipman be promoted to 1st Lt and pilot of B-17 Sunday Punch
Promotion Review: 0

After Action Report (using QOTS and various optional rules)
Zone 1: Poor weather on takeoff for my 25th mission. As dismal as it looked, I knew that one way or another that this is the last time that I’d have to do this. Taking off in lousy weather with a fully loaded B-17 is trickier than it sounds, but I showed off and made a textbook take off (I rolled a 12).
Zone 2-4: Nothing to report.
Zone 5: Five 190 were the first indication we had that this mission wasn’t going to be a milk run. Our escorts intercepted three of Goring’s Goons and our bomber shook as the gunners open up on the remaining two. Kellici fired a long burst laced the inside wing, fuselage and engine. The fighter began to emit smoke, turned slightly, then suddenly exploded. Lansky traded fire with the last diving 190 and both hit each other for little effect. The Kraut circled around but was chased off by escorts.
Zone 6-9: Nothing to report.
Zone 10: Two waves of E/A approached as we crossed into Austria and the first was repelled by some little friends. The second wave saw two 109 make it past our Mustangs with one falling in flames from Lansky’s accurate fire. The other 109 was pretty accurate himself, hitting us three times and knocking out the #4 engine which we immediately feathered. A return engagement by the fighter yielded nothing.
Zone 11: Many fighters buzzed the squadron at the IP with Mustangs in hot pursuit. The fighters ignored us until they cleared off when the flak started to fill the sky. We were rocked by close bursts that wounded navigator Markham, took out the starboard wing flap, hit a tailplane wingroot and a wing.

Through what must have been a herculean effort of concentration, Kellici, despite everything that was going on managed to place 30% of our payload onto the Kraut aircraft factory.

INBOUND

The flak was much less severe after the turn and we sailed through it without further strikes. The fighters beyond came in after that in three waves. Two waves were single aircraft that where chased off by P-51s. The other wave of two A/C where cut in half by escorts, then totally demolished as Kellici’s tracers were seen to strike the remaining 109 in the engine, wing roots and fuselage, while, at the same time, Lansky’s hit on the wing root and fuselage. The fighter exploded in a bright fireball and we were clear of Goring’s Goons.
Zone 10-7: Nothing to report.
Zone 6: The Luftwaffe wasn’t done with us yet as another two waves jumped us over Yugoslavia. The first saw three 410 with two diverted by escorts. From 12 level, even though damaged from Lansky’s guns, the 410 struck back and knocked out the #1 engine which started to run away. The 410 turned for another attack but was taken out by a Mustang.

Down to two engines, we had no choice but to leave formation. As we dropped down, we were followed by two 109 and a 110. Two mustangs also dropped with us and engaged a 109 and the 110. The last 109 came in at 9 low where Caffrey picked him apart causing the pilot to bail out.

We dropped to 10,000 and expected some flak, but none appeared. Apparently, the gunners decided to save their ammo for bombers that were inbound to targets, not outbound.
Zone 5: Our situation was pretty grim. Two engines out, out of formation and down to 10,000 feet. Our navigator was wounded and doped up with morphine. Luckily, the group was flying high enough that they were leaving contrails that we could follow.
Zone 4: Nothing to report.
Zone 3: The vibration from engine #1 became more and more severe until finally the propeller flew off and struck the #2 engine, then cartwheeled over us narrowly missing the top turret and Lanski.
Zone 2: The contrails had become obliterated thanks to cloud cover. Nearing the Italian coast, we recognized land marks and made course corrections as needed.
Zone 1: We fired off red and yellow flares as we approached the field and then landed thankfully without any difficulties and taxied to our hardstand.

As last missions go, this was a doozy. Now I plan to get back to the States and die peacefully in bed at a ripe old age. 

Markham will be out of action for a week before he fly’s again, and I made a recommendation to the CO that Shipman be promoted to 1st Lt and made the pilot for Sunday Punch, which will need a couple of days to repair to get airworthy again.

Time to stick a wick down my nose and become an alcohol lamp. Then, homeward bound!

1st Lt Ted Masini, Pilot Commanding, 79th BS, 509th BG (Heavy), 15th AF

[medic1]

B-24J THE GRIM REAPER (B24J-CF-42-100404)

Pilot: 1st Lt Jerry Burch
Squadron: 78th Bomber Squadron
Middle Squadron: Middle
Mission Date: 11 May 1944
Mission Number: 030
Mission This Bomber: 08
Mission Target: Wiener Neustadt, Austria - Werk No. 1

CREW/POSITION/RANK	CURRENT MISSION	PREVIOUS CLAIMS	THIS MISSION	STRESS POINTS	STATUS
Pilot 1st Lt Jerry Burch	19	0	0	1	POW
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Hank McAlister	20	0	0	1	POW
Bombardier 2nd Lt Cliff Lockwood	9	1	0	1	POW
Navigator 2nd Lt Emmett Towns	9	1	0	3	POW
Engineer S/Sgt Bart Dillon	18	7	0	4	POW
R/O S/Sgt Dennis Webber	8	0	0	4	POW
Ball Gunner Sgt Mark Harrison	19	8	0	2	POW
PWG S/Sgt Scott Wakeford	2	0	0	0	POW
SWG S/Sgt Jared Tarallo	6	0	0	0	POW
Tail Gunner Sgt Larry Sharp	16	9.5	0	0	POW

Bomb Run: DNB
On Target: N/A
B-24 Damage: One too Many
Port Wing x 1
-superficial
Starboard Wing x 1
-inboard fuel tank - fire
Tail x 1
-Tailplane
Peckham Points: To Infinity and Beyond
Repair Time: Never
Crew Chief: S/Sgt Jay Decker (+2 mod)
Landing: Safe at Giulia

E/A TYPE	ENCOUNTERED	DESTROYED	PROBABLE	DAMAGED	INTERCEPTED
Bf-109	3	0	0	1	2
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	3	0	0	0	1
Re-2001	0	0	0	0	0
TOTALS	6	0	0	1	3

Confirmed Claims: 0
Casualties: 0
Award/ Promotions Requests:
OLC to Air Medal (3rd Awarded) 2nd Lt Hank McAlister
Promotion Reviews:
2nd Lt Hank McAlister promoted to 1st Lt.
Stress Points this Mission: 0

After Action Report (using QOTS and various optional rules):
Over the target area, The Grim Reaper was observed to come under fighter attacks. A starboard fuel tank was seen to spread over the wing causing the crew to bail out. Ten chutes were observed.

Reported by 1st Lt Jim Langton, Pilot Commanding B-24 Strictly Business, 78th BS, 509 BG, 15th AF

[medic1]

B-24J STRICTLY BUSINESS (B24J-CF-44-422227)

Pilot: 1st Lt Jimmy Langton
Squadron: 78th Bomber Squadron
Middle Squadron: Middle
Mission Date: 11 May 1944
Mission Number: 030
Mission This Bomber: 08
Mission Target: Wiener Neustadt, Austria - Werk No. 1

CREW/POSITION/RANK	CURRENT MISSION	PREVIOUS CLAIMS	THIS MISSION	STRESS POINTS	STATUS
Pilot 1st Lt Jimmy Langton	1	0	0	0	LW/RTD
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Zack Hammond	1	0	0	0	RTD
Bombardier 2nd Lt Lance Brodzky	1	0	0	0	RTD
Navigator 2nd Lt Max Telford	1	0	0	0	RTD
Engineer S/Sgt Al Levenburger	1	0	0	0	RTD
R/O S/Sgt Vic Boyko	1	0	0	0	RTD
Ball Gunner Sgt Frank Perez	1	0	0	0	RTD
PWG Sgt James Gibson	1	0	0	0	RTD
SWG Sgt Ray Markovski	1	0	0	0	RTD
Tail Gunner Sgt Barney Berlanti	1	0	0	0	RTD

Bomb Run: On
On Target: 40%
B-24 Damage: 4
Flight Deck x 1
-pilot, LW (2)
Starboard Wing x 1
-#4 engine out and feathered (40)
Bomb Bay x 1
-superficial (2)
Tail x 1
- superficial (2)
Peckham Points: 46
Repair Time: Overnight
Crew Chief: S/Sgt Jay Decker (+2 mod)
Landing: Safe at Giulia

E/A TYPE	ENCOUNTERED	DESTROYED	PROBABLE	DAMAGED	INTERCEPTED
Bf-109	5	0	2	1	3
Bf-110	0	0	0	0	0
C-202	0	0	0	0	0
C-205	0	0	0	0	0
Fw-190	2	0	1	0	1
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	0
Re-2001	0	0	0	0	0
TOTALS	7	0	3	0	4

Confirmed Claims: 0
Casualties: 1
1st Lt Jimmy Langton, LW, hand grazed. Treated and released
Award/ Promotions Requests:
PH 1st Lt Jerry Langton
Promotion Reviews:
Stress Points this Mission: 0

After Action Report (using QOTS and various optional rules):
Zone 1: The weather was gloomy for our first mission, but we took off and managed to form up without any problems.
Zone 2-4: Nothing to report.
Zone 5: A lone 109 made a play for us but ran afoul of our Mustang escorts and we flew on unmolested.
Zone 6-9: Nothing to report.
Zone 10: Two 190 approached, but one turned away to tangle with a P-51. The remaining 190 went down thanks to some fine shooting from Levenberger in the top turret (denied at interrogation).
Zone 11: Two 109 wanted to challenge us at the IP, but instead found it more than a challenge to get past our escorts and Germany lost two more sons and valuable aircraft. Unfortunately, some 410s made it to the Grim Reaper and went down with a wing on fire. Ten chutes were seen and we could only hope they didn’t run into angry lynch mobs on the ground.

The flak was terrifying to a new crew that had never experienced anything like it before. I received a cut to the back of my hand, and we had to feather the prop to #4 when it took a hit.

I don’t know how Brodzky was able to keep up his concentration with the hits and the knocking around we took, but he did and hit the target with 40% of our bombs. Pretty good for a rookie!

INBOUND

The flak hit the tail for little effect after the turn. Then fighters roared in but surprisingly overlooked us. We gave covering fire as best as we good to the bombers around us.
Zone 10: Two 109 at 10:30 and 12 low, with the 12:00 chased off by our fighters. The other was taken out by Telford at the port cheek (denied at interrogation).
Zone 9-7: Nothing to report.
Zone 6: Four 109 had while their numbers cut in half by Mustangs while Perez downed one (denied at interrogation) and Levenberger damaged the other.
Zone 5-2: Nothing to report.
Zone 1: We landed without incident and taxied to our hardstand.

We survived our first mission. The crew acquitted themselves well knocking down three (all downgraded to probable’s), damaged another and pasted the target. My wound was treated and I was returned to duty, and our plane will be ready to fly by tomorrow if need be.

1st Lt Jimmy Langton, Pilot Commanding, 78th BS, 509 BG, 15th AF

[crushedhat]

B24J: Hell’s Fury
Pilot: Maj Paul Garfield
Squadron: 78th (H) Bomb Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group
MISSION DATE: 10 May 44
MISSION NBR. 30/This Bomber 2
PRIMARY TARGET: Wiener Neustadt, Austria - Werk No. 1
SECONDARY TARGET:
POSITION: Middle Squadron, Lead


Crew
Position – Rank (Current Mission) [Previous Kills]
Pilot: Paul Garfield, Maj, (28) [0] LC LC
Co-Pilot: Sam Mason, 2LT, (2) [0]
Bombardier: Michael Hanson 2LT, (2) [0]
Navigator: Wyatt Yurt, 2LT, (2) [0] *
Engineer: Stan Halston TSgt, (2) [0] #
Radio Operator: Joe Scarlotti Sgt, (2) [0]
Ball Turret Gunner: Adam Smith Sgt, (2) [0] #
Port Waist Gunner: Blaine Harper Sgt, (2) [0] #
Starboard Waist Gunner: Allen Wentz, Sgt (6) [1 5/6] #
Tail Gunner: Rod (Tex) Petty Sgt, (2) [0]
* = 1 Kill This Mission
# = Shared Kill This Mission

Fighters Encountered:
Fw 190 6=2 KIA, 4 to P-51 (1 Green)
Me 210 4=1 KIA, 3 to P-51
Me 109 5=1 Damaged, 4 to P-51 (1 Ace)
16

Claims: Only credited kills reported here
Navigator: Wyatt Yurt, 2LT: 1/3 Me 210
Ball Turret Gunner: Adam Smith Sgt: Fw 190
Port Waist Gunner: Blaine Harper Sgt: Fw 190

Bomb Run: On Target, 30%

B-24 Damage: Bomb Release: MF (10), Engine #1: Mechanical Failure (35+25)
Peckham Points: 70 Peckham Points, AC ready 12 May 44.

Casualties: None

Landing: AC and crew safe at Giulia

Awards/Promotion Requests: None

Sitting Out: None

In Hospital: Bombardier: 1LT Charles (Charlie) Martell, (26) [9] LC * SW – IH 16 May 44

Completed 25 Missions:
Pilot: Maj Paul Garfield


After Action Report: (Flown using TFT)
“I got one! I got one!” an excited voice calls over the intercom.

“Cut the chatter and stay focused on your job. There’re other Jerries out there,” Maj Paul Garfield admonishes the speaker.

In the waist, Sgt Blaine Harpoer looks sheepishly at his partner Sgt Allen Wentz. Though Harper can’t see Wentz’ smile under the oxygen mask, he can see Wentz’ thumbs up gesture. After encouraging the new guy, Wentz having only six missions under his own belt, he echoes Garfield’s advice. “Better watch out for the next one.” Both men then turn their attention to the skies outside their bomber.

This was only my second mission with the new crew, and not even a day in between to practice. Sometimes you’ve got to learn under fire. Especially when so many of the experienced crews were lost over Ploesti. I know it was a lot of pressure on 2LT Yurt to lead the formation on his second mission. But he rose to the challenge. Some of the other men got their first taste of real combat, as well as learning of the vagaries of the Gunnery Review Board.

Takeoff and assembly went well an we were soon leading the formation northward over the Adriatic. As we passed by Zadar (Zone 5) we avoided the attention of any enemy fighters.

We weren’t quite as fortunate near Graz (Zone 10), though the boys of the 31st made it a lot easier than it could have been. The Mustangs drove off two bandits, an Fw 190 and an Me 1090 from the first wave. The second wave consisted of three 190s and a single 109 flown by an ace. One FW got tangled up with a P-51. We flamed the other two and sent the 109 limping for home.

Another three bandits opposed us on target ingress (Zone 11), two 210s and a 109. The escorts eliminated two EA, leaving us to contend with a lone Me 210 which won’t be bothering anyone again. Grim Reaper went down in flames, ten chutes reported. Flak was heavy but inaccurate. 2LT Hanson achieved a 30% on target with the bomb run.

Flak on target egress wasn’t much of a problem. Coming out of it, we had a repeat of our challengers going in, two 210s and a 109, except this time the Mustangs took out all three bandits.

While we were expecting problems from the Luftwaffe near Bad Gleichenberg (Zone 10), it was the Gremlin Air Force that hit us. Fortunately, we’d already dropped out bombs so the glitch with the bomb release wasn’t too big a problem.

A little further on (Zone 9) and the Gremlins hit again, the #1 engine catching fire. It was quickly extinguished and we wer3e able to maintain our position as formation lead. Still, I couldn’t help but think about the slight hiccup we had during takeoff the day before. I also couldn’t help but notice that these new J models weren’t any more reliable than our old D model had been.

Near Split (Zone 5) a pair of Fw 190s and an Me 109 made for us, but they never got past the Mustangs. Shortly afterward (Zone 4) and it seemed like the #1 engine wanted to act up again (OOC – rolled my third Mechanical Failure for the mission, with it being a repeat of the previous result). I find myself wondering if the issue is the aircraft, or the TSgt Mason, our Cre Chief.

We had no further problems and once back on the ground at Giulia I told TSgt Mason to do a thorough job of going over engine #1. I think the crew are feeling much better about things, having traded shots with the enemy and come out on top, as well as leading the formation.

Paul Garfield, Maj, USAAF, commanding
B24J Hell’s Fury
78th (H) Bomb Squadron

[tomt1999]

MISSION DATE: 11 May 44
MISSION # 30
TARGET: Wiener Neustadt, Austria - Werk No. 1
Bombing Altitude: 21,000 feet
Bomb Load: 8x 500-lb RDX

DUCK SOUP
80th Squadron

CREW
1LT Roland "Rollie" Howell - Pilot - Missions: 5
2LT Ludomir "Woz" Wozniak - Co-Pilot - Missions: 5
2LT Glen "Woody" Woodard - Bombardier - Missions: 5
2LT Bernard "Barney" Trasdale - Navigator - Missions: 5
S/SGT Christopher Moltisanti - Engineer - Missions: 1
SGT Walter "Sparks" Moody - Radio Op - Missions: 5
SGT Francisco "Frank" de la Cruz - Ball Gunner - Missions: 5
SGT Lyle "P.O." White - Port Waist - Missions: 5
SGT Samuel "Coop" Cooper - Starb Waist - Missions: 5
SGT Janus "Yawn" Swoboda - Tail Gunner - Missions: 5

BOMBING OFF 0%

DAMAGE:
20 pp ready tomorrow

CASUALTIES
Radio Op Sgt Sparks Moody: health-related accident.

CLAIMS none

ENEMY A/C
none

AAR

Mostly a milk run in that we saw no enemy aircraft at any time. We were however 

dinged by flak over the target outbound, making the port flap inop. This resulted 

in our bombs going off target completely.

In a freak accident, right after takeoff, radio operator Walter Moody had a bad 

asthma attack, resulting in him passing out. He hit his head on his work area and 

was out cold for a few minutes until the next radio check. 2LT Woodard, who has 

some medical training, assisted Moody, who remained at his post, although at 

greatly diminished capacity. Doc says he'll be out three days with a concussion 

and a nasty cut on his forehead. Not to mention his asthma...

Landed safely at Giulia.

HOWELL

[kageyone]

[kageyone]

[limburger59]

B-17F: BONNIE (Spare in lieu of Great Expectations) 
    80th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group

    High Sqdn - Middle 
MISSION DATE: 11 MAY 44 
MISSION # 30 (17th this bomber)
TARGET: Wiener Neustadt, Austria - Werk #1

Bomb Run: On Target 40% 

CREW

Position	Rank	Name	Current Mission	Previous Kills	Claims Today	Confirmed Today	Status	Stress	Notes
Pilot	CAPT	Peter "Pip" Dickins	26				RTD		♣♣
Copilot	2LT	Russel “Russ” Pratt	3				RTD		Temp from Spare Pool
Bombardier	1 LT	Jack Dawkins	22				RTD	2	♣
Navigator	2 LT	Daniel Webster	11	1.33			RTD		Temp from Spare Pool
Engineer	S/SGT	Mike Dixon	24	3.83			RTD	1
Radioman	T/SGT	Desmond “Desi” Anderson	2				RTD		Temp from Spare Pool
Ball Gunner	SGT	Chester “Bad Boy” Goode	5	.83			RTD		Temp from Spare Pool
PWG	S/SGT	Henry Hubble	25	.33			RTD		♣
SWG	SGT	Varney “Tater” Coultrain	1				RTD		Temp from Spare Pool
Tail Gunner	S/SGT	David "Hot Stuff" Sutter	6	.33			RTD		Temp from Spare Pool

Casualties: None

B-17 Damage:
Superficial x3 (3)

Peckham Points: 3

Crew Chief: T/SGT Julian San Sebastian (Status: Dedicated)

B-17 Disposition: Safe at Giulia 

Attackers: 4	#	Claimed Destroyed	Confirmed Destroyed	Probable	Damaged	Run Off
FW-190	4					4
TOTALS	4	0	0	0	0	4

Award/Promotion Requests: 
    Air Medal - Fourth Oak Leaf Cluster for 25 Completed Missions: S/SGT Henry Hubble 
    Air Medal for 5 Completed Missions: Chester “Bad Boy” Goode 

In Hospital/Not Flying Today: Tail Gunner: S/SGT Dave Donners (23) AM+++ PH++:  RTD 13 May 44

AFTER ACTION REPORT (Target for Today - Joe Carter's Variant)

I flew a 26th mission in order to get SGT Hubble his 25th mission. Henry is the last of the original ten man crew of the Great Expectations that crossed the Atlantic in late 1943. Four of those men were invalidated home early still breathing, and six survived the magic number of 25 - albeit with nine Purple Hearts between them.

It was nice to see our escort plowing the road in front of us, and the minor damage from Flak we'll accept as a parting gift from the Germans.     

[limburger59]

B-24D LADY IN THE DARK
        Spare assigned to the 78th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group
Middle Squadron – Middle
MISSION DATE: 11 May 44
MISSION # 30
TARGET: Wiener Neustadt, Austria

CREW from the Spare Pool
Position – Rank                                      (Current Mission)
Pilot: 1LT Ronnie “and” Orr                                 (2)
Co-Pilot: 2LT Gilbert “Gil” Webber                        (2)
Navigator: 2LT Emmanuel “Manny” Rosas            (3)[1.5] PH
Bombardier: 2LT Vernon “Vermont” Gray             (6) AM
Engineer/TT: S/SGT Tony “Country” Boone           (2)                LW
Radio Op: S/SGT John “M’Lord” Lordi                  (3)                 SW-IH
Ball Turret: SGT Adrial “New York” Barrington      (4) PH
Right Waist: SGT Lorne “Lonesome” Feldman       (1)
Left Waist: SGT David “Squeaky” Michell             (1)
Tail Gunner: SGT Rory “Shorty” Stellin                 (7)[1] AM PH

Bomb Run: On Target = 60%

Casualties: S/SGT Tony “Country” Boone: LW - torn flexor - RTD 11 June 44
                    S/SGT John “M’Lord” Lordi: SW - Cracked Pelvis, inflamed intestines - Invalidated Home

B-24 Damage:
Superficial x6 (12)
Light Wound (2)
Serious Wound (5)
Radio destroyed (10)
Rudder Controls damaged (10)

Peckham Points: 39 - RTD 13 May 44

Disposition: Lands safely at Giulia

Attackers: 2
        4x Bf-109: 3 Driven Off  

Award/Promotion Requests: 
        Purple Heart: S/SGT Tony “Country” Boone, S/SGT John “M’Lord” Lordi

AFTER ACTION REPORT: (QOTS - B-24 Variant)

A Spare Crew flying a Hanger Queen

All but one superficial hit was the result of three close Flak bursts during the bomb run. In spite of all the buffeting our Bombardier put more than half on target.

[eddie]

Mission 30 AAR
Mission Date: 11 May, 1944

Target: Wiener Neustadt, Austria – Werk #1

Bomber SN: B-17G-20BO-42-31468; "Miss Behavin"
80th Bomb Sqdn., 509th (H) Bombardment Grp., 15th AF

Formation position: High Sqdn.

Pilot: 1st Lt. Tom Hathaway (Mission #12)
Co-Pilot: 2nd Lt. Matt West (Mission #12)
Bombardier: 2nd Lt. Ben Morrison (Mission: #12)
Navigator: 2nd Lt. Evan Jones (Mission #12)
Engineer: TSgt. Michael Godinez (Mission #12)
Radio Operator: SSgt. Andy Mize (Mission #12)
Ball Turret Gunner: Sgt. Craig Wiseman (Mission #12)
Port Waist Gunner: Sgt. Jake Thompson (Mission #2)
Starboard Waist Gunner: Sgt. Tommy Latimer (Mission #5)
Tail Gunner: Sgt. Robert Dyer (Mission #11)

Bomb Run: On/Off target, % HIT = On Target, 20%

Bomber Damage Sustained: Tailplane root hit, Port Aileron inop, multiple superficial hits (Peckham points =45)

Crew Casualties Sustained: Tail gunner Sgt. Robert Dyer – light wound, laceration, right shoulder.

Enemy Aircraft Claims: none

I briefed the crew on our target and expected resistance. I did inform them to expect heavier than normal flak in the target zone.

After takeoff, we formed up with the rest of the Squadron in the middle of the high box.

As per the briefing, we encountered no resistance until we neared the target area. There, a FW-190 came out of nowhere in a vertical dive attack. We missed him, and luckily, he missed us and we did not see him again. Flying closer to the target zone, there were suddenly FW-190’s all over the place. Our escorts jumped two of them but there were three others that came in. We fired at all three, missing the attack at 12 and 1:30 high, and disrupting the attack from 3 o’clock hi. Two of them missed us and flew on to other parts of the formation. The one attacking from 12 hit us, lightly wounding the tail gunner and disabling the port side aileron. On his reattack, the escorts swarmed him and I think shot him down.

Nearing the target, flak was very thick and we took several hits, but nothing serious. Then some flak hit us and caused the entire plane to shudder. Waist reported in there was a gaping hole aft of the door on the port side but it did not look like any more damage. They did say there was a lot of frayed metal so Sgt. Dyer needed to be careful if he had to get out of the tail section.

Our bombardier dropped bombs he thought were close to the target. We will have to wait for assessment. On egress from the target there was a lot of flak but nothing near us and them once again, enemy fighters everywhere. Our escorts picked up several but then there were three FW-190’s in on us. Two from the front at 12 high and 1:30 high, and one at 9 high. We missed them again! The two from the front missed us and broke off. The one at 9 high we weren’t so lucky, and he filled us full of holes but miraculously did no real damage. After his pass on us, and escort dove on him and drove him off.

The remainder of the trip saw no action and we landed safely back at base.

Sgt. Tommy Latimer, Starboard Waist Gunner has flown 5 missions and I will submit him for an Air Medal.

Sgt. Dyer reported to base hospital, had his wound dressed, and is cleared to fly tomorrow.

Crew Chief, MSgt. Creen, will repair the damage and have Miss Behavin ready for action tomorrow.

Respectfully submitted:
1st Lt. T. Hathaway, commanding
SN: B-17G-20BO-42-31468
80th Bomb Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group H, 15th AAF

[wolverinetoddy]

For the 79th Squadron:

Lead: Lady Liza
Tail: Damned Yankees

Gentlemen, this is going to be another long one so stay in formation, watch out for fighters, and hit the target!

[kageyone]

[kageyone]

[Keltos]

After-Action Report

B-17G-20BO-42-31444 – “Lady Liza”
79th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group, 9th Air Force

Commander: 1st Lt. M. Adkins

Mission Date: 11 May 1944

Mission Number: 30

Mission of this bomber: 3

Formation: Low
Position: Lead

Target: Wiener Neustadt, Austria
Target Type: Werk No. 1

Bomb Run: On Target - 40%

Lady Luck Smile #: 0;

CREW

Position	Rank - Name	Missions	Mission Kills	Total Kills	Awards	Status	Stress Point
Pilot	1st Lt. Mark Adkins	3	n/a	n/a		RTD	0
Co-Pilot	2nd Lt. Roy Edwards	3	n/a	n/a		RTD	0
Bombardier	2nd Lt. Roman "Blimpy" Dirigo	15	0	0	AM(3) / DFC	RTD	0
Navigator	2nd Lt. William Hoagland	3	1	1	PH	RTD	0
Engineer	T/Sgt Daniel Yelton	3	1.5	2		RTD	0
Radio Op.	T/Sgt Jerry Castillo	3	0	0		RTD	0
Ball Gunner	S/Sgt Steve McGowan	3	0	0		RTD	0
Port WG	Sgt Paul Morgan	3	0	.5		RTD	0
Starboard WG	Sgt Jessie Henson	3	0	0		RTD	0
Tail Gunner	Sgt Norman Fisher	3	.5	1.5		RTD	0

Crew Chief: s/Sgt Jasper Styers (Average Joe) - 3 missions;


E/A Encountered

Type	No.	Intercepted	Destroyed	Damaged
Fw-190	15	11	0	2
Me-109	2	0	1	1
Me-110	2	2	0	0
Me-210	2	0	2	0
--	0	0	0	0
Total	21	13	3	3

Claims:
- T/Sgt Daniel Yelton: 1 Me-210 claimed - 1/2 credit awarded
- Sgt Norman Fisher: 1 Me-210 claimed - 1/2 credit awarded
- T/Sgt Daniel Yelton: 1 Me-109 claimed - full credit awarded
- Sgt Jessie Henson: 1 Me-109 claimed - no credit awarded
- 2nd Lt. William Hoagland: 1 Me-210 claimed - full credit awarded

Damage:
- Superficial x2: 2

Peckham Points: 2pts - overnight repairing

Casualties:--

Awards:
- AM OLC (15 missions): 2nd Lt. Roman Dirigo

Promotions:--


AAR (flown with TFT)


Giulia Airbase: Take off and assembly went ok despite rain.

Zone 2-9 Outbound: Nothing to report.

Zone 10 Outbound: We were attacked by a first wave of 2 Fw-190s (both removed from the escort) and 1 Me-210 of 6H easily shot down by the joint shots of the Top and Tail turrets.
It was then the turn of a pair of Fw-190s: one intercepted by the escort and one escaped after receiving a lot of damage.
2 Fw-190s more on us: the first to approach was removed from the escort, the second preferred to head towards other targets after an exchange of shots without damage to both.

Zone 11 Outbound/Inbound (Target Zone): We were attacked by 3 Fw-190s and 2 Me-110s in several waves, but our "guardian angel" fighters made sure that they did not fire a single shot at us.
Heavy flak over the target, but we pass the barrage of fire unscathed.
The 2nd Lt Dirigo managed to drop the bombs with a good result.
Light flak after bombing: no damage reported.
We were then attacked frontally by 2 Fw-190s: one was taken over by the escort while the second was heavily damaged and moved away leaving a trail of black smoke behind it. 
A second wave of 2 Me-210s tried to get close to us but our machine gunners shot down one and damaged the other.
It was then the turn of 2 Me-109s: the one that attacked us from behind was damaged and interrupted the attack, while the second one that attacked us in vertical dive, managed to avoid our blows fortunately causing only a few holes in the metal. On the second pass, however, he was not so lucky and was knocked down by our shots.

Zone 10 Inbound: We were attacked by 4 Fw-190s in two waves: the escort drove away three while the fourth was damaged and escaped into the clouds.

Zone 9-2 Inbound: Nothing to report.

Giulia Airbase: Landed Safely.

-------------------------------------------------

Mark Adkins, 1st Lt., USAAF, 
Commanding B-17G: Lady Liza (B-17G-20BO-42-31444)
79th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group

[wolverinetoddy]

B-17 Name: Pecatonica (6)
Crew Commander: 1st Lt. SJ Phillips
Squadron: 79th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group
Formation: Low
Position: Middle

Mission Date: 11 May 44
Mission #: 30
Target: Wiener Neustadt, Austria - Werk No. 1

Position: Name (mission #) {Claims After} Status
Pilot: 1st Lt. SJ Phillips (6) {0} AM, PH: 2
Co-Pilot: Maj WW Robinson (18) {0} SS, AM: 3, PH: 2
Bombardier: 2nd Lt. O Guernsey (6) {2} AM, PH
Navigator: 2nd Lt. A Bean (6) {0} AM, PH
Engineer: MSgt. I Clapp (6) {4} AM, PH
Ball Gunner: Sgt. C Hart (6) {2} AM
Radio Oper.: Sgt. C Gunkel (6) {0} AM, PH: 2
Pt Waist G: Sgt. P Phinney (6) {0} AM
Stbd Waist G: Sgt. M Sheehan (6) {1} AM, PH: 2
Tail Gunner: Sgt. T Tweet (2) {0}

Bomb Percentage: 40%

Bomber Disposition: Port Wing Root, Starboard Waist Gun, Superficial Damage (38 Peckham Points)

Casualties:
Sgt. C Gunkel: SW – 3 days in hospital

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:
Sgt. C Gunkel: PH

Mission Description: Filed by 1st Lt. SJ Phillips, pilot commanding

After single day off we were back in the air today. Major Robinson joined us again today. We seem to have become the major’s favorite airborne command post.

Major Robinson and I arrived at the plane from the briefing and the crew was making me look good by having the plane ready to go and making extra checks. When we climbed into the cockpit, MSgt. Clapp handed the major a thermos of his favorite coffee for the mission. The men are something else.

Despite the rainfall the squadron took off and settled into formation without incident. The major put us behind and to the right of Lady Liza, the lead plane. This is where the major likes to command the squadron.

The long outbound flight was very quiet. The escorts did their job and we saw no enemy fighters. When we arrive at the target, very heavy flak guns opened on us. All damage we sustained this mission came from flak. One piece came into the radio room and hit Gunkel. In patching him him Phinney reported a lot of blood. Fortunately, the wound was worse than it looked and our radio man will be back with us in a couple of days.

Guernsey also made us look good by hitting the target and turned for home. We saw no enemy fighters on the way home either and landed safely at the base.

[wolverinetoddy]

B-17 Name: Big Red Machine (2)
Crew Commander: 1st Lt. J Bench
Squadron: 79th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group
Formation: Low
Position: Middle

Mission Date: 11 May 44
Mission #: 30
Target: Wiener Neustadt, Austria - Werk No. 1

Position: Name (mission #) {Claims After} Status
Pilot: 1st Lt. J Bench (2) {0}
Co-Pilot: 2nd Lt. D Concepcion (2) {0}
Bombardier 2nd Lt. J Morgan (2) {0}
Navigator: 2nd Lt. T Perez (2) {0}
Engineer: MSgt. K Griffy (2) {3}
Ball Gunner: Sgt. C Geronimo (2) {0}
Radio Oper.: Sgt. G Foster (2) {0}
Pt Waist G: Sgt. P Borbon (2) {0}
Stbd Waist G: Sgt. D Gullett (2) {0} PH: 2
Tail Gunner: Sgt. P Rose (2) {1}

Bomb Percentage: 40%

Bomber Disposition: Starboard Wing Root, Starboard Waist Heat, Superficial Damage (43 Peckham Points)

Casualties:
D Gullett: LW, FB – 1 day in hospital

Claims (BY TYPE):
Attacked: (7:109, 0:190, 1:110)
Damaged: (2:109, 0:190, 0:110)
Destroyed: (0:109, 0:190, 0:110)

Special Note:
D Gullett: PH

Mission Description: Filed by 1st Lt. J Bench, pilot commanding

We took off in the rain and settled into the middle of the formation.

The outbound flight was quiet until we arrived in the target zone and were greeted by two waves of 109s. Rose got a piece of a couple of them. They couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn.

The flak guns changed that. We were absolutely pelted with flak shrapnel. Luckily most of the damage was pretty minor. Morgan was on target again and we turned for home.

One the way home we saw a lone 110. We arrived back at base. Gullet was transported to the hospital for treatment of minor wounds and frostbite. He is going to be fine.

Sgt. Gullet now has two Purple Hearts in two missions. The crew are starting to call him “magnet butt” because he seems to have a way of attracting shrapnel to himself.

[wolverinetoddy]

B-17 Name: Miss Keweenaw (5)
Crew Commander: 1st Lt. CA Hoyt
Squadron: 80th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group
Formation: High
Position: Middle

Mission Date: 11 May 44
Mission #: 30
Target: Wiener Neustadt, Austria - Werk No. 1

Position: Name (mission #) {Claims After} Status
Pilot: 1st Lt. CA Hoyt (5) {0} AM
Co-Pilot: 2nd Lt. W Safford (1) {0}
Bombardier: 2nd Lt. W Hutchinson (5) {0} AM
Navigator: 2nd Lt. W Axtell (5) {0} AM, PH
Engineer: MSgt. J Anderson (5) {0} AM
Ball Gunner: Sgt. J Brewbaker (5) {1} AM
Radio Oper.: Sgt. C Cook (5) {0} AM
Pt Waist G: Sgt. L Flint (5) {0} AM
Stbd Waist G: Sgt. R Heron (5) {0} AM
Tail Gunner: Sgt. R Lewis (5) {2} AM, PH

Bomb Percentage: 40%

Bomber Disposition: Superficial Damage 6 Peckham Points)

Casualties:
2nd Lt. W Axtell: LW – overnight in hospital
Sgt. R Lewis: LW – overnight in hospital

Claims (BY TYPE):
Attacked: (3:109, 1:190, 0:110)
Damaged: (0:109, 1:190, 0:110)
Destroyed: (0:109, 0:190, 0:110)

Special Note: 
1st Lt. CA Hoyt: AM
2nd Lt. W Hutchinson: AM
2nd Lt. W Axtell: AM, PH
MSgt. J Anderson: AM
Sgt. J Brewbaker: AM
Sgt. C Cook: AM
Sgt. L Flint: AM
Sgt. R Heron: AM
Sgt. R Lewis: AM, PH

Mission Description: File by 1st Lt. CA Hoyt, pilot commanding

With Lt. Hoyt being sent home, I have been promoted to first lieutenant and moved over to the left seat of the Miss K. I only hope I can fill his shoes as well as he did. We have been assigned Lt. Safford to be our new copilot. I am sure he is thinking much the same thing.

We took off in the rain and settled into the formation. The outbound flight was quiet until Zone 10 where we were attacked by a pair of 109s. We missed them, they missed us.

Over the target we were pelted with flak and only suffered minor damage. Hutchinson was on target and we turned for home.

On the way home we encountered a single 190. He hosed the Miss K with bullets wounding both Axtell and Lewis at opposite ends of the plane.

We arrived safely back at base. Both Axtell and Lewis sustained minor injuries. They will both be back with us tomorrow.

[Keltos]

After-Action Report 

B-24J-1-CF-42-64141 – “Angry Pigeon”
78th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group, 9th Air Force

Commander: 1st Lt. E. Stenson

Mission Date: 11 May 1944

Mission Number: 30

Mission of this bomber: 2

Formation: Middle
Position: Middle

Target: Wiener Neustadt, Austria
Target Type:  Werk No. 1

Bomb Run: On target - 20%


CREW

Position	Rank - Name	Missions	Mission Kills	Total Kills	Awards	Status	Stress Point
Pilot	1st Lt. Erik Stenson	2	n/a	n/a		POW	0
Co-Pilot	2nd Lt. Mark Davis	2	n/a	n/a		ESC	0
Bombardier	2nd Lt. Daniel Hardy	2	0	0		ESC	0
Navigator	2nd Lt. William Morales	2	0	0		ESC	0
Engineer	T/Sgt David Ary	2	0	0		POW	0
Nose Gunner	Sgt Larry Valera	2	0	0		POW	0
Ball Gunner	S/Sgt Erik Perkins	2	0	0		POW	0
Port WG/Radio Op.	T/Sgt Jordan "Uncle Jo" Falgout	2	1	1		ESC	0
Starboard WG	Sgt David Knipp	2	0	0		POW	0
Tail Gunner	Sgt Dennis Reyes	2	.33	.33		POW	0

Crew Chief: T/Sgt James Harman (Average Joe) - 2 missions


E/A Encountered

Type	No.	Intercepted	Destroyed	Damaged
Fw-190	5	3	0	1
Me-109	5	2	2	1
---	0	0	0	0
---	0	0	0	0
---	0	0	0	0
Total	10	5	2	2

Claims:
- T/Sgt Jordan "Uncle Jo" Falgout: 1 Me-109 claimed - full credit awarded
- T/Sgt Jordan "Uncle Jo" Falgout: 1 Me-109 claimed - no credit awarded
- T/Sgt David Ary: 1 Me-109 claimed - no credit awarded
- S/Sgt Erik Perkins: 1 Me-109 claimed - no credit awarded
- Sgt Dennis Reyes: 1 Me-109 claimed - 1/3 credit awarded

Damage: a/c crashed

Peckham Points: a/c crashed

Casualties:--

Awards:--

Promotions:--

AAR (flown with TFT)

Giulia Airbase: Take-off and assembly went ok.

Zone 2-9 Outbound: Nothing to report.

Zone 10 Outbound: Attacked by 2 Fw-190s: one was intercepted by the escort, the second moved away without hitting us.

Zone 11 Outbound/Inbound (Target Zone): We were attacked by 2 Fw-190s but the escort prevented both of us from approaching.
Over the target, the Flak was intense and caused the rupture of the internal tank of the right wing, the flaps and the bomb controls. Despite this and by manually throwing the bombs we managed to hit the target.
After the bombing, the Flak was not very intense and did not cause us any damage. A pair of Me-109s approached us but we managed to shoot down one, while the other was taken over by the escort.

Zone10 Inbound: We were attacked by 4 Me-109s and 1 Fw-190 in successive waves: we managed to shoot down 2 Me-109s and damage another Me-109 and the Fw-190. An Me-109 was intercepted by the escort.
The navigator 2nd Lt. Morales, calculated that given the loss of fuel we could continue further, but certainly not so much as to reach the base.

Zone 9-7 Inbound: Nothing to report. Fuel level constantly monitored.

Zone 6 Inbound: Fuel Finished. They were ordered to jump out of the plane.

An encrypted message from the Yugoslav partisans informed us that all the men of the crew landed unharmed. Only 4 of them were recovered and secured by them. The rest was found and captured by the Wehrmacht.


Mark Davis, 2nd Lt, USAAF,
XO B-24J: Angry Pigeon B-24J-1-CF-42-64141
78th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group

[Keltos]

After-Action Report

Shoo Shoo Time (B-17F-65BO 42-29662)
Spare assigned to the 80th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group

Commander: 1st Lt. William "Bill" Sims

Mission Date: 11 May 1944

Mission Number: 30

Mission of this bomber: 1

Formation: High
Position: Middle

Target: Wiener Neustadt, Austria
Target Type:  Werk No. 1

Bomb Run: On Target - 30%


CREW

Position	Rank - Name	Missions	Mission Kills	Total Kills	Awards	Status
Pilot	1st Lt. William "Bill" Sims	8	n/a	n/a	AM	RTD
Co-Pilot	2nd Lt. Guy "Tippy" Tipton	7	n/a	n/a	AM	RTD
Bombardier	2nd Lt. Charles "Charlie" Freya	8	0	1	AM / PH	RTD
Navigator	2nd Lt. James "Jimmy" Cutter	5	0	.33	AM / PH(2)	RTD
Engineer	S/Sgt Leonard "Leo" Madden	1	0	0		RTD
Radio Op.	Sgt Jeremiah "Jerry" Hillebrand	1	0	0		RTD
Ball Gunner	Sgt Jim "Jimmy" Schwartz	7	.5	.5	AM	RTD
Port WG	Sgt James "Jimmy" Drew	1	0	0		RTD
Starboard WG	Sgt Gregory "Greg" Caires	1	1	1		RTD
Tail Gunner	Sgt Tony "Badger" Marshall	14	0	.5	AM(2)	RTD

E/A Encountered

Type	No.	Intercepted	Destroyed	Damaged
Fw-190	5	2	1	2
Me-109	4	3	0	0
Me-110	2	1	1	0
Me-210	0	0	0	0
Ju-88	0	0	0	0
Total	11	6	2	2

Claims:
- Sgt Jim "Jimmy" Schwartz: 1 Me-110 claimed - half credit awarded
- Sgt Gregory "Greg" Caires: 1 Me-110 claimed - half credit awarded
- Sgt Gregory "Greg" Caires: 1 Fw-190 claimed - half credit awarded

- Sgt Jim "Jimmy" Schwartz: 1 Fw-190 claimed - no credit awarded


Damage:
- Right Wing n/e: 10
- Right Wing root (1st hit): 25
- Superficial x6: 6

Peckham Points: 41pts - RTD on 13 May 1944

Casualties:--

Awards:
- AM (5 missions): 2nd Lt. James "Jimmy" Cutter


AAR (flown with TFT)

Giulia Airbase: Take off and assembly ok. We called our crew "The Jimmies Crew" due to the high number of guys nick-named "Jimmy".

Zone 2-9 Outbound: Nothing to report.

Zone 10 Outbound: Attacked by a couple of Me-110: the first to approach was intercepted by the escort, while the second was shot down.

Zone 11 Outbound/Inbound (Target Zone): We were attacked by 4 Fw-190s: the one coming from 1.30H was intercepted and driven away while the one from 3Lev was shot down; the other two managed to get close and shoot causing us some damage, fortunately not serious. On the second pass, however, they were heavily damaged by our shots and preferred to move away.
The Flak was very intense but fortunately we did not suffer any damage and we managed to place the bombs on the target.
On egress some Flak shrapnel hit us but only made a few holes in the fuselage.
As soon as the shots stopped we were attacked by 2 Me-109s: the first was intercepted while the second moved away without harming us.
Suddenly some explosions near us shook the ship but despite the fear of the unexpected explosions, we did not suffer any damage. Probably some bombs were dropped from above the formation.

Zone 10-2 Inbound: Nothing to report.

Giulia Airbase: Landed Safely.


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1st Lt. William "Bill" Sims, USAAF

[Grondeaux]

B-24J-25-CF 42-99881 Palpatatin’ Pam
78th Bombardment Squadron
Bomber Position: Middle squadron, middle
Mission Date: 11 May 1944
Mission #: 30
Aircraft Mission #: 2
Target: Werk No. 1, Wiener Neustadt, Austria
Loadout: 8 x M43 500 lb. RDX bombs

Crew at Mission Start

Position	Rank	Name	Missions	Credits	Stress	Awards	Notes
Pilot	1LT	Arnold Stone	1		0
Copilot	2LT	Lloyd Newell	1		0
Bombardier	2LT	Glenn McGrath	1		0
Navigator	2LT	Ernest Yoder	1		0
Nose Turret Gunner	SGT	Victor Crawford	1		0
Flight Engineer	TSGT	Theodore Childers	1		0
Ball Turret Gunner	SGT	Clifton Horton	1		0
Left Waist Gunner	SGT	Delbert Hewitt	1		1
Right Waist Gunner	SSGT	Morris Mullins	1		1
Tail Turret Gunner	SGT	David Gonzalez	1		0

Crew Chief: SSGT Ray Elliott (41 skill points; roll every even-numbered zone)

Bomb Run: On target, 30%

Casualties: none

Attackers: 9

Type	Spotted	Destroyed	Damaged	Driven Off by Escort
ME-109	4	0	0	2
FW-190	5	0	0	5

Claims: 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)
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Two missions in two days. We have certainly arrived in the war zone and joined the fight. The number of empty bunks in the 78th’s huts is a grim reminder of what we are up against.

As we board Pam, McGrath pulls me aside. "You do know about M43s, right?" he says. "Don't even think of trying to land with them on board. That acid fuse is way too sensitive. And better hope the krauts don't put a bullet into our bombs, either." 
"Glenn," I say, "I always hope the krauts don't put a bullet into our bombs. Or anyplace else on Pam. But thanks for the reminder." 

Routine take-off and assembly, despite the rotten weather.

Outbound
Zones 2-4: Nothing to report.

Zone 5: Gonzalez calls in some rockets coming in from our six. They harmlessly pass us by.

Zones 6-9: Nothing to report.

Zone 10: The Jerries drop some aerial bombs on the 78th but none of them are near us.

Target Zone 11
A lone FW-190 makes an appearance and is quickly chased away by a Mustang.
Another FW, accompanied by a ME-109, are both chased away. A second ME-109 plummets down on us in a vertical dive. He misses and streaks away.
“Plane going down,” comes over the intercom from Horton. It’s the Grim Reaper. Boy, does that sound like a bad play on words. If the parachute count is right, her crew got out despite the fire.
We’re nicked by the flak on our run in to the IP.
McGrath seems to get an acceptable bomb drop, and we turn for home. I'm glad to get rid of those M43s. The Jerries can have them! While the flak is much less intense, it is uncomfortably close. But it misses, which is the important thing.
Another trio of Germans single us out for their attention as we emerge from the flak zone. The 31st FG boys chase off two. The remaining one… a 109… drops in a vertical dive. A single hole appears in our left wing as he plummets past us.
Another single FW-190 is immediately engaged by a pair of P-51s.

Inbound
Zone 10: Yet another lone FW-190. Once again, the P-51s keep it away from us.

Zones 9-7: Nothing to report.

Zone 6: Angry Pigeon radios that she is out of gas. Her crew abandons ship.

Zones 5-2: Nothing to report.

Landing: Completely routine.

V/r,
1LT Arnold Stone, First Pilot
B-24J Palpatatin’ Pam
78th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF

[rhreiss]

B-24J Dump Truck
Commander 1LT Joseph 'Joe' Cascarella
78th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group
0 combat missions flown
status Overnight repair ready 5/12/44
MISSION DATE: 11 May 44
MISSION  #30
TARGET: Wiener Neustadt, Austria - Werk No. 1
Formation: middle
Position: middle

Crew Position               Rank Name                    Status
Pilot:                        1LT Joseph 'Joe' Cascarella  RFD
Co-Pilot:                   2LT Walter "Jumbo" Brown  RFD
Bombardier:             2LT Paul Derringer              RFD
Navigator:                2LT Charlie Gelbert             RFD
Engineer:                 T/SGT Roy "Peaches" Davis  RFD
Radio Operator/RW: S/SGT Virgil 'Spud' Davis      RFD
Ball Gunner:            SGT James 'Don' Brennan     RFD
Nose turret              SGT William 'Bill' Hallahan    RFD
Right Waist:           SGT Charles 'Chick' Hafey       RFD
Tail Gunner:             SGT Joseph 'JD' Dwyer        RFD

experience skill modifier level
Crew Chief S/SGT Theodore 'Ted' Kleinhans 0 0 Average Joe

Crew Chief Pre Mission Report: Standard mission and chances for Mechanical Failures.
Bomb Results: DNB
Bomber Damage:
Engine #3 out 35
Fire put out 1st try 25
Peckham Points: 60
Landing: Safe at Giulia
Bomber Disposition: Overnight repair
Casualties & status:
Claims:
Awards:
Promotions:


AAR
we arrived in theater we were told that instead of the original squadron we expected to be assigned to we were instead going to backfill heavy losses that the 78 squadron had taken on the mission to Polesti Romania. The enlisted rumor mill said that this was a hard look squadron it had taken more than its share of losses in recent missions. The day we arrived squadron had lost 2 more aircraft on their most recent mission, now the next day we were flying a mission with the squadron and several other new crews.
Despite the poor weather we were able to take off and join up with the formation without any problems and everything seemed to be going smoothly. When our right waist gunner “Chick” Hafey hollered out over the intercom system that engine 3 was on fire. Quick action from our flight engineer "Peaches" Davis we were able to extinguish the fire however we had completely lost her number 3 engine. At this point it was of is that we could keep up with the formation with a full bomb load I made the difficult decision to abort and return to base. Fortunately our bonds were not armed and we were able to conduct a safe landing despite the poor weather.
The crew is feeling snake bit after their first mission, and I had a long talk with our new crew chief was extremely upset at the incident. Time will tell if we have a good crew chief are problem crew chief. Not a good start to our tenure with the 78th I’m not looking forward to my next meeting with the squadron commander.

1LT Joseph Cascarella, Pilot Commanding
B-24J Dump Truck
78th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF

[rhreiss]

AAR
our new B-17G which we decided to name the Easter Bunny since we will be delivering eggs for the next few months to the Germans and their allies. With Les still recovering from his injuries the squadron XO was flying with us again.

OUTBOUND
Our engine gauges decided to act up and go crazy as we started our takeoff roll, but they settled down and we were able to take off and assume our position in the middle of the squadron. The flight to the target area was uneventful.

TARGET AREA
Once in the target area our escorts ran off a FW190 and a Me109. But we had to deal with a Me109 attacking in the vertical dive. Paul was unable cause any visible damage and it hit us a couple a times for negligible damage. When it tried to come back around for reattack Paul shot the cockpit up and it sprawled out of control with no chute observed. We started our bomb run at the IP we had one close flight burst which did negligible damage, but our new bombardier Kiddo Davis held a steady and on target. He was assessed at 90% coverage an outstanding job. Flight after the bomb run was ineffective. When everyone regrouped at the rally point, the XO commented that they seem to have been achieved an extra tight formation which should serve us well for the trip home.

INBOUND
The resistance continued as we started home. The boys from the 31st FG ran often FW 190. But a pair of JU-88’S got through. The one coming from us from our forward quadrant must’ve been a nice as he successfully dodged all the guns directed at him but our fires were enough that he also missed us. Paul and Kid did enough damage to the one at our 3 that he took a while shot and broke off the attack. As we are approaching the Adriatic coast our little friends chased off another JU-88. And another enemy aircraft possibly a JU 88 fired rockets into the formation from the rear. Always see the bursts none were near us.
A routine safe landing at Giulia.
Gene our crew chief says will be ready for another mission after routine overnight repair and maintenance.


2LT Charlie English
B-17G Easter Bunny
79th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF

[ninthaquila]

Pilot: 1LT Richard Archer
Plane: B-17G-90BO-43-38476 Fortunate Sons
Squadron, Group: 79th, 509th

Low Squadron, middle

Primary Target: Wiener Neustadt, Aircraft Factory Werk No. 1
Secondary Target: NONE

Mission Date: 11 MAY 1944

Mission Number: 30-14

Position	Rank/Name	Medals	Mission Number	Previous Credits	Mission Credits
Pilot	1LT Richard Archer	DSC AM+ PH+	14	0	0
Co-pilot	2LT Isaac Blackburn	AM+ PH	14	0	0
Bombardier	2LT Fred Fuller	DFC+ AM*+ PH++	14	10, 15x0.5	1, 0.5
Navigator	2LT Lawrence Monroe	AM+ PH	14	1, 0.5	0
Engineer	T/SGT Alex Kozmenski	DSC DFC AM++++	14	4, 18x0.5	3x0.5
Radio Operator	S/SGT Allen Kirby	AM+ PH	14	2x0.5	0
Ball Gunner	SGT Samuel Carter	DFC AM++++	14	12, 11x0.5	1, 3x0.5
Port Waist Gunner	SGT Ray McKenzie	AM+ PH	14	5x0.5	0
Stb. Waist Gunner	SGT Charles Flanagan	AM+ PH	14	1, 2x0.5	0
Tail Gunner	S/SGT Matthew Wolf	DFC++ AM* PH+	13	13, 14x0.5	0.5

I do not count FCAs and tally FBOAs separately. Combined FD are shared between gunners that managed to get FBOAs


Bomb Run: 40%

B-17 Damage:
Engine #3, feathered
Damaged Starboard Wing Root
Shredded Starboard Elevator
1 damaged Parachute
fair number of holes over the fuselage (9 SD)

Crew Casualties:
SGT Carter - Light leg wound, treated & Released

Claims:
2LT Fuller - 1 confirmed BF109, 1 shared ME110
T/SGT Kozmenski - 1 shared FW190, 2 shared BF109
SGT Carter - 1 confirmed FW190, 2 shared BF109, 1 shared ME110
S/SGT Wolf - 1 shared FW190

Peckham Points: 91, overnight repair

Landing: Safe Landing

Promotions/Awards:
SGT Carter - Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 11 MAY 1944 during a bombing mission to Wiener Neustadt, Austria
SGT Carter -  Distinguished Flying Cross for achieving a combined total of 20 credits (13 confirmed, 14 probable/shared)



After Action Report

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OOC: Gremlins were active again, and the Jerries almost blew up the RDX after they got bomb bay hits... Luckily the bombs didn't detonate!
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REPORT - CONFIDENTIAL

To be written later

Signed,

1Lt Richard Archer
B-17G-90BO-43-38476 Fortunate Sons
509(H)BG/79SQ