Summary:
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The mission for the day was a visual attack on tactical targets on the Brest Peninsula of France, which was still held by the Nazis. The 401st provided the Lead and Low Boxes of the 94th Combat Wing "B" formation, consisting of 12 planes each. Bombing results were excellent. The Lead Box placed 90% of its bombs within 1,000 feet of the MPI and 100% within 2,000 feet. The Low Box also had an excellent pattern, well concentrated. While no enemy air opposition was encountered, the Group ran into light but fairly accurate flak, which resulted in minor battle damage to ten aircraft.
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