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This document provides a summary of night bombing operations against targets in Japan from March 30th to April 3rd, 1945. It details the aircraft, targets, bomb loads, and enemy opposition f…
21st Bomber Command Tactical Mission Report 38, Ocr
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This document provides a summary of night bombing operations against targets in Japan from March 30th to April 3rd, 1945. It details the aircraft, targets, bomb loads, and enemy opposition for multiple missions. Over 14,000 bombs totaling over 2,700 tons were released across all missions, with the majority hitting primary targets and a smaller portion hitting secondary targets. Minimal enemy opposition and ammunition was expended during the operations.
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21st Bomber Command Tactical Mission Report 38, Ocr
This document provides a summary of night bombing operations against targets in Japan from March 30th to April 3rd, 1945. It details the aircraft, targets, bomb loads, and enemy opposition f…
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