Summary:
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This mission was a continuation of the attacks on German railroad, road and communications centers in support of the advancing Allied Armies. The 401st put up three squadrons comprising the 94th Combat Wing "A" Group. Because of cloud cover, instrument bombing was again employed. The Lead and Low Squadrons bombed individually, using PFF (radar) methods, and the High Squadron used the Gee-H technique. Because of the cloud cover, no results could be observed. No enemy fighters were seen (but plenty of U.S. Air Force P-51's), and flak was meager and inaccurate. The only loss to the entire strike force was two B-17's that collided over Belgium. The 401st suffered no losses or battle damage.
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