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| This is the mission scenario. The 486th approaches the target from the W. The red arrow shows the path the bombs take. From 26,000 feet, the bombs will take about 41 seconds
to fall. Assuming a ground speed of 150 knots, they will travel a distance of 10,000 feet (neglecting air resistance). The 92nd Combat Bombardment Wing attacked in wing formation, implying that the groups attacked in echelon formation rather than the typical "trail" formation. The groups fly over the target before executing their turn (blue arrow). The light blue arrow indicates the direction the camera ship has its camera pointed when the photo was taken. |