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January 18, 1945 Mission to San Michele Railroad Diversion




Squadron War Diary
340th HQ Diary In combat operations today San Michele rail bridge was hit, the San Michele railroad diversion missed, and a target of opportunity, Salorno road bridge, cut on the approach.
486th Not assigned to this mission
487th Not assigned to this mission.
488th Eleven planes to San Michele rail diversion bridge, Italy. 100% bombing accuracy.
489th There is nothing of special interest to record for these two days.



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340th BG
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486th B.S.
487th B.S.
488th B.S.
489th B.S.
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