Sortie Report#: 0175

Mission Data:
Date 34th BG Mission # 8th AF Mission # 34th Primary Target
August 03, 1944 50 512 Brussels
Target was the railroad marshalling yards. 36 planes were dispatched and bombed the primary target, dropping 87 tons. 36 Credit Sorties.
Sortie Data:
Combat CreditStatusTarget Attacked (Mode)
Yes Mission Completed Primary (Visual)
Sortie Aircraft Data:
TypeSerial NumberSquadronSQ CodeName
B-24H 42-94811 7 D/K
Sortie Crew Data:
PositionCrew MemberUnitStatus
Pilot Shelby T. Alexander 7th Completed
Co-Pilot Edward R. Carlson 7th Completed
Navigator Robert H. Gross 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