IV. ENEMY RESISTANCE

            A. Fighters: None

            B. Flak: Flak at target was of tracking type and became more accurate just after bombs away. All flak was excellent for altitude.

Squadron   Tgt. Time   Bombing Alt.   Axis Flak Exp.   Lost at Tgt.   Sev. Dam.   Slight Dam.

 1^st                   1135               24,000       210          M/I A H            1                      0          4

 2^nd                  1136               24,000       140          M A H             0                      0          6

 3^rd                   1138               25,500       202          M/I A H            0                      0          7

 4^th                   1146               25,000       190          M A H             0                      0          7

            4^th Squadron made 360 degree turn between I.P. and target and encountered flak at Innsbruck upon turning into second run. The flak was M A H with some white bursts above the formation.                        

V.  OBSERVATIONS

            At 1423 hours at Lake Lesina (41.23N-15.21E) an aircraft resembling a B-17 was observed in the water.

            At 1049 hours, Klagenfurt, from 23,000 feet: North M/Y was filled to near capacity; south M/Y contained approximately 350 units.

            At 1225 hours, Parma, Italy, from 15,000 feet: M/Y was approximately ¾ full of rolling stock.

VI.   CONCLUSION

            A. Total Losses:  One aircraft exploded, due to flak damage at target, after 6 -8 chutes observed.  One aircraft is missing: At 1135 hours pilot called in clear and stated his intention was to head for Switzerland due to two engines being inoperative; presumable caused by flak damage at target.

            B. Damage:  24 aircraft sustained minor damage due to flak fire at target.

            C. Casualties: One EM sustained slight face wounds when flak shattered plexiglass on turret.

            D. Victories: None