2nd Mission (Felt like a B.T.O.)
2300 Gals
12-500 lb
Germany, Magdeburg
Knocked hell out of target, Junkers engines, 1 plane lost
Heavy flak our level to our side, Fighter cover 51’s & 47’s [P-51 & P-47]
Oxygen mask froze and so did Myers. Hydraulic fluid in tail turret leaked out. Motor burnt out. Bailey damn near got himself a 24. A few scare bombs
Take off 7:13 – 2:30, 3 1/2 hours in enemy territory. 5 hours on oxygen.
Alt. 22,000 ft
No battle damage. Well only 33 more
* Plane lost was 42-50481