Mission 179 (27 Nov 1944) Bingen, Germany

Target Type: Marshalling Yards

 

Mission 179 Notes: 447-A Lead 4th “A” Group; 447-B High Sq 4th “A” Group

A Group

Lead Squadron: Green / 709th BS

David, R. G. 44-8261 PFF-Z #261
Henningsen, E. L. 42-102633 PFF-Z #633
Baker, J. G. 42-97392 ABORT? (LL says no attack, but nothing on T/O sheet)
Whitney, L. H. 43-37795  
Hewit, E. R. 42-102567  
Krug, A. A. 43-37756  

Low Squadron: Green / 709th BS

Wessling, J. V. 43-37830 slated #230
Bounds, M. S. 42-31225  
Minker, R. L. 42-97296 slated #667
Hicks, K. 43-37873  
DeDiemar, T. G. 43-38725 ABORT Gas leak
Horton, J. S. 44-6462 Leaflets

B Group

Lead Squadron: Red / 710th BS

Reece, W. G. 44-8365 PFF-Z #365
Olson, G. E. 42-107025  
Jepsen, C. H. 43-38524 Target of Opp
Hoffman, B. C. 43-38450  
Blecha, M. K. 42-102604  
Lovett, J. M. 43-38622 ABORT #2 Eng out

Low Squadron: Blue / 711BS

Josephson, H. C. 43-38731  
Rosenblum, J. M. 42-97400  
Hayes, P. H. 42-39882  
Herring, D. A. 42-37854  
Jessen, H. F. 42-107060 ABORT #3 Eng out
Armstrong, I. V. 44-8419