TARGET: AIRFIELD

NANCY/ESSEY, FRANCE

27 APRIL, 1944

The Group flew two missions on 27 April, the target of the second mission being the Nancy/Essey Airfield. This airfield had previously been the target for Mission No. 32 on 25 April. Twelve aircraft participated in the mission. The Group flew the low box for the 94th Combat Wing. Major Fred A. Spencer was Air Commander and Lt. Vinton H. Mays was pilot.

Visibility was restricted, but bombing results were good.

The Group encountered no enemy aircraft, and flak was light. All aircraft returned without damage. A B-24 joined the formation in the No. 7 position of the low box and bombed with the Group.