Squadron strength at the beginning of November consisted of
115 Officers and 405 Enlisted men. The month began with bad
weather conditions. Operations were not resumed until November
2, 1944.
November 2, 1944
- Early morning briefing with the screen being
raised on one of Germany's better defended
targets none other than Leuna Oil refinery
at Merseburg, Germany. Bombing was accomp-
lished by H2X equipment, results unobserved.
Seven Aircraft and crews represented this
Squadron. Lt. Pierce and crew listed as
missing in action.
November 3, 1944
- Squadron stood down for training and aircraft
repairs.
November 4, 1944
- Neunkirchen, Germany was attacked by H2X,
results unobserved. Eight aircraft and
crews of this Squadron participated.
November 5, 1944
- Fort near Thionville, France was attacked
by nine Aircraft of this Squadron by H2X
returning unobserved results.
November 6, 1944
- Neumunster, Germany was attacked by six
Aircraft from this Squadron. Weather
conditions in target area permitted visual
bombing and thereby enabling very good
results.
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