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Mission Data:
| Date |
34th BG Mission # |
8th AF Mission # |
34th Primary Target |
| October 07, 1944 |
75 |
669 |
Merseburg |
| 33 planes dispatched. 29 planes dropped 70 tons on the primary target, while 4 failed to bomb. 29 Credit Sorties. One plane lost due to flak. 9 crewmen were Missing in Action. |
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Sortie Data:
| Combat Credit | Status | Target Attacked (Mode) |
| Yes |
Mission Completed |
Primary (PFF) |
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Sortie Aircraft Data:
| Type | Serial Number | Squadron | SQ Code | Name |
| B-17G |
44-8140 |
18 |
H/I |
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Sortie Crew Data:
| Position | Crew Member | Unit | Status |
| Pilot |
Orson A. Israelsen |
4th |
Completed |
| Co-Pilot |
James R. Reed Jr. |
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 |
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