Summary:
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The 401st, led by Colonel Seawell, not only led the 94th Combat Wing but the entire 1st Air Division on this mission. The target was a German jet aircraft base deep in southern Germany, and with clear weather bombing conditions were excellent. The three Squadron Lead Bombardiers did an excellent job, with all bomb hits falling within 2,000 feet and 95% within 1,000 feet of the MPI. Flak was described as meager, but some was fairly accurate, causing minor damage to five of the Group's aircraft. There were no injuries, and all aircraft returned safely to Deenethorpe.
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