Sortie Report#: 0009

Mission Data:
Date 34th BG Mission # 8th AF Mission # 34th Primary Target
June 24, 1944 22 438 Chateaudun
26 planes dispatched. 22 planes bombed the primary target, dropping 57.2 tons, while 4 planes failed to bomb. The 34BG flew lead for the 93rd Wing. The target was another airfield. Score: very good.
Sortie Data:
Combat CreditStatusTarget Attacked (Mode)
Yes Mission Completed Primary (Visual)
Sortie Aircraft Data:
TypeSerial NumberSquadronSQ CodeName
B-24J 44-40463 4 D/A
Sortie Crew Data:
PositionCrew MemberUnitStatus
Pilot Orson A. Israelsen 4th Completed
Co-Pilot Wilmer J. Dreher 4th Completed
Navigator Charles W. Kleinfall 4th Completed
Bombardier Seamans J. Jones 4th Completed
Radio Operator Buskirk William. Van 4th Completed
Engineer/Top Turret Clarence J. Markham 4th Completed
Gunner (Ball Turret) William Abraham 4th Completed
Gunner (Tail) Charles E. Barclay 4th Completed
Gunner (Waist/Flexible) David L. Ashley 4th Completed
CmdP William J. Hershenow 4th Completed
SqdN Joseph J. Eaton HQ Completed
TG Fred R. Ricketts 4th Completed