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The mission originally planned, for which 35 crews were briefed at 0345 hours, was scrubbed at 0645. 21 crews were then briefed at 1100 hours, and by 1304 all were airborne. One aircraft, "Penny's Thunderhead" (42-31098), with five 1000 pound bombs on board, returned from the mission with a flat tire Upon landing, it nosed over but came back to rest in normal position. No fire occurred although one engine dropped to the ground smoking. All but one operational aircraft were back by 1655 hours.
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