Sortie Report#: 0024

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.
Sortie Data:
Combat CreditStatusTarget Attacked (Mode)
Yes Mission Completed Primary (PFF)
Sortie Aircraft Data:
TypeSerial NumberSquadronSQ CodeName
B-17G 44-8140 18 H/I
Sortie Crew Data:
PositionCrew MemberUnitStatus
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