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November 19, 1944 Mission to the Faenza Road Bridges




Squadron War Diary
340th HQ Diary Today the 340th did a good face-lifting job on the two Faenza road bridges.
486th Mission today to the Eighth Army front, little flak - results 100%.
487th Twelve bombers of this Squadron took off at 11:23 hours, one element of six to bomb Faenza north road bridge and the other to bomb Faenza south road bridge. Both bridges and approaches received hits although it is believed that they were left intact. Heavy caliber anti-aircraft fire was experienced on the bomb run, but due to its inaccuracy no damage was done to the formation.
488th Mission to Faenza road bridge again with twelve planes. 100% again.
489th Not assigned to this mission



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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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