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416th Bombardment Group (L) Mission # 146 -- September 27, 1944, Wednesday AM Foret De Parroy, France Troop Concentration
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416th Bombardment Group (L) Mission # 146 -- September 27, 1944, Wednesday AM Foret De Parroy, France Troop Concentration
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Place of Take-Off : A-55 Melun/Villaroche, France A/C Dispatched : 38 Total -- 32 A-20G's, 6 A-20J's Illustration : G.S.G.S. 4249 SHEET 15-G Illustration Ref : 145042, 171020 Secondary Target : No Alternate Targets Authorized Summary of Results : No attack due to weather. Primary Target Latitude/Longitude: 48.63097,6.57726 (48° 37' 51" N, 6° 34' 38" E) (Latitude/Longitude based on Google Maps, Visual match to map GSGS 4249 Sheet 15-G, Coord: 145042) (See Latitude/Longitude Coordinates and Target Identifiers for more information.) |
Loading List 1, Box I
Loading List 2, Box II
Mission Loading Lists Transcription
Mission # 146 -- September 27, 1944, Wednesday AM
Foret De Parroy, France -- Troop Concentration
| 1 670th 43-22063 F6-A A-20J Maj Dunn, L.F. Lt Powell, V.H. S/Sgt Stobert, R.F. S/Sgt Glynn, F.P. |
2 670th 43-9750 F6-M A-20G Lt Ostrander, W.B. S/Sgt Wilson, J.E. S/Sgt Binney, I. |
3 670th 43-9207 F6-B A-20G Lt McBride, L.R. S/Sgt McKee, J. S/Sgt Eutsler, R. |
| 4 670th 43-9905 F6-K A-20G Lt Hillerman, J.P. S/Sgt Paules, E.F. S/Sgt Martinez, L. |
5 670th 43-9380 F6-N A-20G Lt Sewell, J.C. S/Sgt Hummer, J.A. S/Sgt Sampson, D.A. |
6 670th 43-9217 F6-D A-20G Lt Merritt, T.S. Sgt Basile, A.C. S/Sgt Gatti, R.J. |
| 1 669th 43-9442 2A-D A-20J Lt Greene, W.J. Lt Nichols, J.R. S/Sgt Ochaba, J.A. S/Sgt Colbert, W.F. |
2 669th 43-10190 2A-I A-20G Lt Smith, J.F. S/Sgt Vafiadis, C. S/Sgt Hoffman, R.C. |
3 669th 43-10155 2A-V A-20G Lt Siggs, W.C. S/Sgt Nicks, R.W. S/Sgt Radlich, N. |
| 4 669th 43-9943 2A-Z A-20G Lt Allen, J.F., Jr. Sgt Getgen, L.R. Sgt Veazey, C.W. [Returned Early Icing on Pitot Tube causing Air Speed Indicator to go out] |
5 669th 43-9900 2A-Q A-20G Lt Hayter, E.R. Sgt Donnelly, W.W. S/Sgt Holloway, R.G. |
6 669th 43-9376 2A-O A-20G Lt DuBose, M.W. Sgt Griffin, D.L. Sgt Walters, J.H. |
| 1 671st 43-21724 5C-A A-20J Lt DeMand, F.W. Lt Burns, A.C. S/Sgt Troyer, R.J. S/Sgt Middleton, C.W. |
2 671st 43-9925 5C-G A-20G Lt Withington, D.L. Sgt Huss, C.F. Sgt McElhattan, L.D. |
3 671st 43-9719 5C-J A-20G Lt Herman, A.E. S/Sgt Garrett, A.D. S/Sgt Young, J.O. |
| 4 671st 43-9363 5C-L A-20G Lt York, R.W. S/Sgt Ashton, L.A. S/Sgt Wilds, H.J. |
5 671st 43-10214 5C-C A-20G Lt VanNoorden, H.M. Sgt Thompson, G. Cpl Steffey, R.I. |
6 671st 43-9937 5C-B A-20G Lt Gary, J.C. Sgt Cheuvront, R.W. Sgt Schoen, A.E. |
| SPARE 671st 43-9393 5C-K A-20G Lt Fero, D.A. Cpl Skelton, T.W. Cpl Rojas, A.A. [Returned Early Same Reason as Allen] |
| 1 670th 43-21467 F6-W A-20J Capt Rudisill, R.S. Lt Joost, R.H. S/Sgt Riley, R.K. S/Sgt Bonamo, A.J. |
2 670th 43-9689 F6-I A-20G Lt Singletary, R.B. S/Sgt Cianciosi, A.A. S/Sgt Wiggins, H.G. |
3 670th 43-9674 F6-R A-20G Lt Grunig, D.B. S/Sgt Dias, M.E. S/Sgt Nowosielski, H.J. |
| 4 670th 43-9224 F6-E A-20G Lt McGlohn, C.L. S/Sgt Moran, J.W. Cpl Shempren, E.H. [Returned Early Same Reason as Allen] |
5 670th 43-9720 F6-F A-20G Lt Warren, J.R. Sgt Stroup, C.C. Sgt Turpin, S.J. |
6 670th 43-9892 F6-L A-20G Lt Turner, E.O. S/Sgt Sienkiewicz, J. Sgt Belcas, J.O. |
| 1 668th 43-21719 5H-V A-20J Lt Bartmus, G.F. Lt Hardy, J.F. S/Sgt Orr, J.R. S/Sgt Flacks, F.L. |
2 668th 43-9195 5H-D A-20G Lt Meredith, R.G. S/Sgt MacDonald, R.W. S/Sgt Hill, A.A. |
3 668th 43-21760 5H-Z A-20G Lt Mish, C.C. S/Sgt Clark, C.J. S/Sgt Chustz, R.F. |
| 4 668th 43-21819 5H-K A-20G Lt Downing, W.E. S/Sgt Schenck, D.R. S/Sgt Hornbeck, K.E. |
5 668th 43-21764 5H-X A-20G Lt Montrose, J.H. S/Sgt Gandy, R.S. S/Sgt Felkel, J.W. |
6 668th 43-10150 5H-N A-20G Lt Wright, J.W. S/Sgt Profita, P.J. S/Sgt Simmonds, J.R. |
| 1 668th 43-9444 5H-J A-20J Lt Meagher, J.F. Lt Burg, J.J. S/Sgt Naifeh, F. S/Sgt Heitell, S.L. |
2 668th 43-10176 5H-T A-20G Lt Kenny, J.P. S/Sgt Metzler, L.V. Sgt Sittarich, J.J. |
3 668th 43-21480 5H-B A-20G Lt Svenson, R.R. S/Sgt Fild, P.G. S/Sgt Pfenning, G.H. |
| 4 668th 43-9907 5H-O A-20G Lt Ebenstein, G. S/Sgt Love, C.F. S/Sgt Adair, F.L. |
5 668th 43-10226 5H-E A-20G Lt Hale, W.L. Sgt Geyer, J.F. Sgt Bentzler, D.H. |
6 668th 43-9362 5H-L A-20G Lt Parker, P.E. Sgt Galloway, A.F. Sgt Kochan, S. |
| SPARE 669th 43-21961 2A-P A-20G Lt Renth, E.J. S/Sgt LaNave, O.D. Sgt Moskowitz, L. |
Group and Unit Histories
Mission # 146 -- September 27, 1944, Wednesday AM
Foret De Parroy, France -- Troop Concentration
"416th Bombardment Group (L) - Group History 1944"
Transcribed from USAF Archives
The next mission, flown on the 27th, took off from the new Base, A-55 in France. The target in the Foret de Parroy was covered by 10/10 clouds so that there was no attack.
"Attack Bombers, We Need You! A History of the 416th Bomb Group"
Ralph Conte
Pages 151 - 154
Mission #146 - 27 September - Foret de Parroy Fuel Depot.
Major Dunn, the new 670th squadron commander led this first
mission. Flight leaders included Lts. Meagher and Burg, BN,
Lts. Bartmus and Hardy, BN, Lts. DeMand and Burns, BN. As
the formation approached the target area, clouds moved in and
no bomb runs were attempted. All returned to base, until the next
time!
Speaking about flying from an airfield in France,
we must report that our new airfield previously
occupied by the Lufftwafte for a long time, meant
that some of the German aviators had to make
friends with the French populace, whether in friendly
circumstances or in enforced companionship. In
any event, it was not very long after our planes
began flying missions from that base A-55 in
Melun, we had to return from missions in dusk or
many times in darkness. As our formation
approached the field for landing, crews could see
lights from windows in houses, covered by shades,
and the shades would be raised and lowered,
undoubtedly as some form of a signal to Germans
who the people may have thought were returning to
Melun. The signals were definitely not intended to
be guiding lights for our returning flights from the
front. So, we figured the collaborateurs were still
trying to maintain their friendship with the former
occupants of the airbase. To our knowledge, those
providing the signals were not apprehended.
When the planes returned from their first trip toward the
front, the group had the remainder of the day off, giving crew
chiefs time to really examine their planes and do whatever maintenance
was required. For the first night after the first mission,
passes into town were available to those who could be spared
from details and to whomever were entitled to them. Visiting
local cafes, restaurants, and the French madamoiselles, was a
treat for many boys. The town was a short ride from the base.
Very quaint to visit, with many restful areas to enjoy. The citizens
were friendly and receptive to Yanks. Bars were packed
with GIs who started to learn what "voule vou" meant.
"669th Bombardment Squadron (L) History"
Transcription from USAF Archives
The first mission from the new base in France was flown on the 27th. Bad weather prevented any bombing, however.
"670th Bombardment Squadron (L) History"
Transcription from USAF Archives
Our first mission from France took off on the 27th, led by our Squadron Commander, Major Dunn, in which we had eleven crews participating. Due to very unfavorable weather no bombs were dropped.
"671tst Bombardment Squadron (L) History"
Transcribed from USAF Archives
Speed was necessary to keep pace with the other units and the demands of headquarters. Shortly after the planes arrived a mission in support of the Third Army was set up. Once again cloudy weather which seems quite common this time of the year in France was the cause of another scrub. The first mission from Melun Airfield or A-55 was an attack on the Foret De Parroy near Metz on 27 September 1944. Six crews from the 671st Bomb Squadron (L) were in this formation. Major Willetts led the Group formation, including thirteen 671st Bomb Squadron (L) crews against the same target the next day.
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[September 27, 1944], HQ Twelfth Army Group situation map Map showing Western Allies and Axis troop position details in Western Europe as of approximately 1200 hours, September 27, 1944 World War II Military Situation Maps Collection Library of Congress |