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416th Bombardment Group (L) Mission # 121 -- August 10, 1944, Thursday AM Foret De Roumare, France Ammunition Dump
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Place of Take-Off : AAF-170 Wethersfield RAF Station, England A/C Dispatched : 39 Total -- 32 A-20G's, 7 A-20J's Tactical Target Dossier: 4900/G/2 Illustration   : 4900/46 Illustration Ref : 021099 Secondary Target : No Alternate Targets Authorized Summary of Results : No attack due to 10/10 cloud cover over entire target area. Primary Target Latitude/Longitude: 49.43583,0.98687 (49° 26' 9" N, 0° 59' 13" E) (Latitude/Longitude based on Google Maps, Visual match to Strike Photo) (See Latitude/Longitude Coordinates and Target Identifiers for more information. Note: This coordinate represents the Primary Target Location, the Location actually attacked may differ) |



Mission Loading Lists Transcription
Mission # 121 -- August 10, 1944, Thursday AM
Foret De Roumare, France -- Ammunition Dump
| 1 668th 43-9444 5H-J A-20J Maj Price, R.F. Lt Hand, A.R. S/Sgt Shelton, E.L. S/Sgt Schenck, D.R. |
2 670th 43-9209 F6-K A-20G Lt Andersen, C.J., Jr. Sgt Euga, P.G. Sgt Schafer, E.L. |
3 668th 43-21480 5H-B A-20G Lt Hill, L.E. Sgt Fetko, C., Jr. Sgt Brown, D.M. |
| 4 668th 43-10176 5H-T A-20G Lt Bartmus, G.F. S/Sgt Orr, J.R. S/Sgt Sylva, H.J. [Window] |
5 669th 43-9961 2A-E A-20G Lt Montrose, J.H. Sgt Gandy, R.S. Sgt Felkel, J.W. [Window] |
6 668th 43-21760 5H-Z A-20G Lt Parker, P.E. Sgt Galloway, A.F. Sgt Kochan, S.J. [Window] |
| 1 669th 43-9442 2A-D A-20J Lt Huff, M.J. Lt Kupits, J. Sgt Clark, R.A. Sgt Basford, F.P. |
2 669th 43-9900 2A-Q A-20G Lt Smith, J.F., Jr. S/Sgt Vafiadis, C. S/Sgt Hoffman, R.C. |
3 669th 43-10159 2A-G A-20G Lt Allen, J.F., Jr. Sgt Getgen, L.R. Sgt Veazey, C.W. |
| 4 669th 43-9929 2A-C A-20G Lt MacManus, P.F.E., Jr. S/Sgt Rogers, J.L., Jr. S/Sgt Fleischman, G.I. [Window] |
5 669th 43-9181 2A-A A-20G Lt Connor, J.S. S/Sgt Rodgers, H.C. S/Sgt VanDuyne, J.E. [Window] |
6 669th 43-21767 2A-N A-20G Lt Siggs, W.C. S/Sgt Cheney, M.W. Sgt Reiter, G.E. [Window] |
| 1 670th 43-9452 F6-Q A-20J Capt Jackson, C.R. Lt Maltby, A.H. Sgt Burns, D.E. Sgt Daniel, W.J., Sr. |
2 670th 43-9387 F6-H A-20G Lt McGlohn, C.L. S/Sgt Moran, J.W. S/Sgt Driskill, P.B. |
3 670th 43-21759 F6-G A-20G Lt Nordstrom, A.W. S/Sgt Gossett, J.D. S/Sgt Riley, R.K. |
| 4 670th 43-9227 F6-F A-20G Lt Hillerman, J.P. Sgt Paules, E.F. Sgt Martinez, L. [Window] |
5 670th 43-9674 F6-R A-20G Lt Barausky, P.P. Sgt Hall, M. Sgt Wilson, B.R. [Window] |
6 670th 43-9224 F6-E A-20G Lt Sewell, J.C. Sgt Hummer, J.A. Sgt Sampson, D.A. [Window] |
| SPARE 670th 43-9380 F6-N A-20G Lt Sparling, J.R., Jr. Sgt Shaw, C.L. S/Sgt Leahigh, L.L. [Not Airborne] |
| 1 668th 43-21717 5H-P A-20J Capt McNulty, G.M. Lt Bursiel, F.H. S/Sgt Fejes, J.A., Jr. S/Sgt Judd, E.R., Jr. |
2 669th 43-9376 2A-O A-20G Lt Harris, F.W. S/Sgt Damico, E.A. S/Sgt Wolber, R.A. [No Sortie Landed on A15 Ship & Crew OK Wolber (4th CCU)] |
3 668th 43-9195 5H-D A-20G Lt Colquitt, J.K. Sgt Spadoni, J.K. Sgt Noteriani, F. |
| 4 668th 43-10150 5H-N A-20G Lt Mish, C.C. S/Sgt Clark, C.J., Jr. S/Sgt Chustz, R.F. [Window] |
5 668th 43-21764 5H-X A-20G Lt Cannon, L.E. Sgt Robinson, J.W. Sgt Brzezinski, E.P. [Window] |
6 670th 43-9892 F6-L A-20G Lt McCready, T.D. S/Sgt Raines, D.E. Sgt Bentzler, D.H. [Window] |
| 1 671st 43-9645 5C-R A-20J Lt Wheeler, R.V. Lt Arrington, H.T. S/Sgt Johnson, K.L. S/Sgt Czech, J.L. |
2 671st 43-10165 5C-H A-20G Lt Merchant, W.A. S/Sgt Brown, K.P. S/Sgt Harp, C.J. |
3 671st 43-10214 5C-C A-20G Lt Zubon, M. T/Sgt Tanner, J.R.L. S/Sgt Russell, W.C. |
| 4 671st 43-9925 5C-G A-20G Lt Smith, R.H. S/Sgt Brower, J.S. S/Sgt Mahoney, R.J. [Window] |
5 671st 43-9937 5C-B A-20G Lt Gary, J.C. Sgt Schoen, A.E., Jr. Sgt Cheuvront, R.W. [Window] |
6 671st 43-9219 5C-D A-20G Lt Murray, T.J., Jr. S/Sgt DeBower, D.H. S/Sgt Jones, R.J. [Window] |
| 1 671st 43-21711 5C-S A-20J Lt Marzolf, L.A. Lt Beck, J.T. S/Sgt Wellin, H.E. S/Sgt Kutzer, L.G. |
2 671st 43-9956 5C-Z A-20G Lt Lackovich, J.J. Sgt Connery, T.F. Sgt Barry, R.M. |
3 671st 43-9951 5C-P A-20G Lt Miller, J.H. S/Sgt Schrom, R.G. S/Sgt Galender, J.W. |
| 4 671st 43-9719 5C-J A-20G Lt Perkins, R.D. S/Sgt Sherry, V.N. S/Sgt Linneman, R.H. |
5 671st 43-9221 5C-F A-20G Lt York, R.W. S/Sgt Wilds, H.J. S/Sgt Ashton, L.A. |
6 671st 43-9714 5C-N A-20G Lt Henderson, F.W. S/Sgt Griswold, R.M. S/Sgt Coulombe, P.E. |
| SPARE 669th 43-9368 2A-K A-20G Lt Hall, E.P. Sgt Sharp, R.P., Jr. Sgt Carstens, R.W. [Returned Early as Briefed No Sortie] |
| 1 669th 43-9450 2A-S A-20J Lt DeMun, E.E. Lt McQuade, R.J. S/Sgt Rosenstein, M. S/Sgt Carney, H.O. |
2 669th 43-9840 2A-V A-20G Lt Peck, W.A. S/Sgt Bergeron, A.E. S/Sgt Kelton, H.E. |
3 670th 43-10211 F6-O A-20G Lt Adams, J.D. S/Sgt Zeikus, A.J. S/Sgt Clearman, P.L., Jr. |
Group and Unit Histories
Mission # 121 -- August 10, 1944, Thursday AM
Foret De Roumare, France -- Ammunition Dump
"416th Bombardment Group (L) - Group History 1944"
Transcribed from USAF Archives
For the third day running, our planes took advantage of the good weather and flew two missions. This was on the 10th. In the morning, Major Price and Capt. McNulty led the two boxes in an attack on the Foret du Romare ammunition dump. The weather over the target was bad, however, so that no bombs were dropped. That afternoon bad weather again caused our planes to bring their [bombs back from] an attack on the Lu Londe de Louge ammunition dump. Capt. [Huff, Lt. Kupits,] B-N, and Capt. Morton, Lt. Moore, B-N, led the two boxes. [Shortly after he had] taken off, the left engine of Lt. J.P. Kenny's plane [failed and Lt. Kenny] crash landed the plane which was washed out. Although [Lt. Kenny suffered no] injuries, his two gunners, Sergeants J.K. Spadoni and F. [Noteriani were] seriously injured and were confined to the hospital.
"Attack Bombers, We Need You! A History of the 416th Bomb Group"
Ralph Conte
Page 130
Mission #121 - 10 August - AM - Foret de Romare Ammunition Dump. Leading the boxes were Major Price and Lt. Hand, BN, Box I with Captain McNulty and Lt. Burseil, BN, on Box II. Lts. Wheeler and Arrington, BN, Lts. Marzolf and Beck, BN and Captain Hulse and Lt. Conte, BN led flights. - Clouds moved in over the target, the mission was recalled.
"669th Bombardment Squadron (L) History"
Transcription from USAF Archives
In the morning of the 10th, Capt Huff led the first box of a formation attacking the Foret du Roumare ammunition dump. The weather over the target was bad, however, so that no bombs were dropped. That afternoon bad weather caused our planes to bring their bombs back from an attack on the La Londe de Louge ammunition dump. Capt. Huff and Capt Morton led the two boxes.
"670th Bombardment Squadron (L) History"
Transcription from USAF Archives
On August 10th Major Meng left the squadron to become Deputy Group
Commander. His departure was keenly felt by all, but we were pleased
to see him given due recognition that the advancement carried with it.
Major Lloyd F. Dunn came from the 671st Squadron to take command.
Two missions were flown on this date against ammunition dumps at
the Foret de Roumare and La Londe de Louge, but no bombs were dropped
due to a heavy overcast. Fifteen of our crews were on these two
missions.
"671st Bomb Squadron (L) Unit History"
Gordon Russell and Jim Kerns
August 10th, 1944
Running their fifth and sixth missions in three days, the 416th went out twice on August 10th with fragmentation bombs in the bomb bays, but thick cloud formations over the target on both runs made it necessary for the planes to bring their loads back. The target was an ammunition dump at Foret De Roumare in the morning; and in the afternoon it was an ammunition dump at La Londe De Louge.
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[August 10, 1944], HQ Twelfth Army Group situation map Map showing Western Allies and Axis troop position details in Western Europe as of approximately 1200 hours, August 10, 1944 World War II Military Situation Maps Collection Library of Congress |