Mission Details for Ludwigshaven (#13)

Briefing

Details

Number: 13
Date: 1/7/1944 12:00:00 AM
Commander: Capt. R.J. White
Crews Briefed:
Details: Chemical works of Farbenindustrie

Flying Control

Runway: 23
Engines: 0805 Thumbnail image for /Images/Takeoff/Plan23.jpg
Taxi: 0815
Take Off: 0830
E.T.R.: 1509
Notes: Nineteen aircraft were off by 0900; one later returned. All aircraft were back safely by 1600 hours.

Debriefing

Aircraft: 19
Lost Over Continent: 0
Lost Other: 0
Summary: The bombing destroyed a large section of the chemical plant stretching along the northern side of the river. Farbenindustrie covered a stretch of land eight miles long and three miles wide.

Mission Assignments

Squadron Participants