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April 25, 1945 Mission to Steinach North Railroad Bridge
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| 340th HQ Diary | Operations today were directed against the Steinach (Austria) north and south rail bridges with excellent results, and also two alternate targets, San Ambrogio bridge and Volargne fill in Italy on the Brenner line, with good results. |
| 486th | The boys went back to Austria on the 25th to hit the Steinach Bridge. It is considered a fine target as there is no flak there. A beautiful pattern landed smack on the bridge. |
| 487th | Not assigned to this mission. |
| 488th | Target: Steinach North Rail Bridge, Austria (1st box). San Ambrogio Road Bridge, Italy (2nd box) Escort: 14 P-51's Flak: Nil Results: 1st box bombed on 1st pass starting short and walking up to bridge with D/H's theron. 2nd box bombed alternate on 1st pass with pattern hitting over choke point. |
| 489th | Not assigned to this mission |
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