Royan/Pointe de la Coubre area, Gironde Estuary (bypassed German troops). First of two paired Gironde missions. Each ship carried five 1,000 lb. bombs (AN-M65) — the only trip with this size. Very long 10-hour trip. Flight time noted as 8:35 Day P, 1:35 P AZ.
14 APRIL 1945 · SATURDAY · STATION 104Bombed Primary
Mission 948.Bordeaux/Royan, Pointe Coubre And Pointe Grave: 12 Enemy Strong Points And Flak Batteries.
Intended Target
Bordeaux/Royan, Pointe Coubre And Pointe Grave: 12 Enemy Strong Points And Flak Batteries
Operating Group
93rd BG
2AD
Takeoff Base
Hardwick
Station 104
Landing Base
Hardwick
Station 104
Aircraft Effective
336
Bomb Tonnage
1,017.5
tons
The cost.
§ Outcome
2
Ships Lost
18
Men Lost
The formation.
§ 1 Aircraft Dispatched
Each ship that lifted off, and the men aboard her.▸ 1 ship carrying your selection
Sources.
§ Provenance
Mighty Eighth War Diary
Roger A Freeman · Jane's Publishing Company Limited · 1981
Published