Mission Mechanics

Briefing for Ploesti, August 1, 1943, Briefing Room in Africa_1.jpeg

BRIEFING

Hours before a mission began, crews prepared: woken well before dawn, airmen dressed, ate breakfast, went to briefing, geared up, arrived at their bomber, and waited for mission go.  

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FORMATION FLYING

Bombers take off.

Bomber Crash, Plume of Smoke (Wings Remembered 44th BG Archive).JPG

CRASHES

<p style="background-color:Tomato;">Bombers sometimes are hit by flak or fighters.</p>

INTERROGATION

<p style="background-color:Tomato;">Scotch and a sandwich on return....</p>

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