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Mission Data:
| Date |
34th BG Mission # |
8th AF Mission # |
34th Primary Target |
| October 17, 1944 |
79 |
681 |
Cologne |
| 30 planes dispatched. 28 planes dropped 59 tons on the primary target and 2 planes failed to bomb. 29 Credit Sorties. One plane lost due to flak and 10 crewmembers were listed as Missing in Action. Marshalling yards once again the target of pathfinder bombing. See 34th Bpmbardment Group (H) 1941-1945, p.46 for the story Memorable Experience by John F. Kantorak about the LT MOWERS crew experience on this mission. |
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Sortie Data:
| Combat Credit | Status | Target Attacked (Mode) |
| Yes |
Mission Completed |
Primary (Visual) |
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Sortie Aircraft Data:
| Type | Serial Number | Squadron | SQ Code | Name |
| B-17G |
44-8147 |
7 |
H/S |
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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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Sortie Notes:
| Major damage. Barclay (WG) slightly WIA. |
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