Sortie Report#: 0149

Mission Data:
Date 34th BG Mission # 8th AF Mission # 34th Primary Target
June 06, 1944 11 394 Lisieux
28 planes dispatched, with 75 tons of bombs, to Lisieux, France and again failed to bomb. This second mission of the day went much like the first. Weather again was 10/10.
Sortie Data:
Combat CreditStatusTarget Attacked (Mode)
Yes Mission Completed Primary (Visual)
Sortie Aircraft Data:
TypeSerial NumberSquadronSQ CodeName
B-24H 41-29559 7 E/P Belchin' Bessie
Sortie Crew Data:
PositionCrew MemberUnitStatus
Pilot Shelby T. Alexander 7th Completed
Co-Pilot Edward R. Carlson 7th Completed
Bombardier Patrick J. Mckeon 7th Completed
Radio Operator Harold G. Owens 7th Completed
Engineer/Top Turret Wayne E. Howarter 7th Completed
Gunner (Ball Turret) William W. Seifert 7th Completed
Gunner (Tail) Harold C. Rutka 7th Completed
Gunner (Waist/Flexible) Grady C. Deatherage Jr. 7th Completed
NG Peter Lucyk 7th Completed