Sortie Report#: 0070

Mission Data:
Date 34th BG Mission # 8th AF Mission # 34th Primary Target
May 30, 1944 7 380 Diepholz
24 aircraft dispatched with 72 tons of bombs for this Luftwaffe airfield. 23 planes dropped 68 tons of bombs. One plane had mechanical failure and aborted. One plane was lost Missing in Action due to flak with 9 crewmen also listed Missing in Action. 4 bombers received battle damage. Score: fair to good.
Sortie Data:
Combat CreditStatusTarget Attacked (Mode)
Yes Mission Completed Primary (Visual)
Sortie Aircraft Data:
TypeSerial NumberSquadronSQ CodeName
B-24H 42-94745 4 D/V The Bold Sea Rover
Sortie Crew Data:
PositionCrew MemberUnitStatus
Pilot Charles Cook 4th Completed
Co-Pilot Ralph J. Lundeen 4th Completed
Navigator Merle R. Hartman 4th Completed
Bombardier Norman L. Mayer 4th Completed
Radio Operator John W. Brady 4th Completed
Engineer/Top Turret Clarence T. Peterman 4th Completed
Gunner (Ball Turret) Vernon E. Atwater 4th Completed
Gunner (Tail) Frederick W. Harsters 4th Completed
Gunner (Waist/Flexible) El J. Brackeen 4th Completed