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November 17, 1944 Missions to Faenza Road Bridges




Squadron War Diary
340th HQ Diary Thirty-six planes went out again today to tackle the two road bridges at Faenza on the 8th Army front, but again did little damage to the structures, although the approaches were hit.
486th Mission again today and again this squadron missed the bridge.
487th Stand-down was announced last nite for the 487th Squadron. It was our turn to stand-down. The boys trying to finish up in a hurry aren't very appreciative of a missionless day particularly when the weather is good.
488th Mission to Faenza road bridge, Italy with twelve planes carrying thousands and three carrying chaff. 92%.
489th Six of our planes on the 17th went back to the Faenza road bridge on the Eighth Army Front. Probable hits were scored.



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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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