Sortie Report#: 0040

Mission Data:
Date 34th BG Mission # 8th AF Mission # 34th Primary Target
October 30, 1944 85 693 Re-called from target area due to inclement weather
37 planes dispatched. All 37 failed to bomb due to the re-call. 35 Credit Sorties.
Sortie Data:
Combat CreditStatusTarget Attacked (Mode)
Yes Mission Completed Primary (Visual)
Sortie Aircraft Data:
TypeSerial NumberSquadronSQ CodeName
B-17G 43-38304 18 B/L Lily the Lemon
Sortie Crew Data:
PositionCrew MemberUnitStatus
Pilot Robert D. Hemingway 18th Completed
Co-Pilot John M. Visscher 18th Completed
Navigator James C. Sager 18th Completed
Bombardier Nicholas F. Sallese 18th Completed
Radio Operator Walter Frederickson 18th Completed
Engineer/Top Turret Louis W. Butler 18th Completed
Gunner (Ball Turret) Jess T. Shahan 18th Completed
Gunner (Tail) Dana E. Stone 18th Completed
Gunner (Waist/Flexible) Arnold Baron 18th Completed