[Alex Smart]

Hello Piotr,

have you looked at "The Poltava Affair" by Glen B. Infield ? it may be of help in your research.

Frantic V

6th August 44
78 B17's ( 95th & 390th BG's) despatched along with 64 Fighters (target: Rahmel)
7th August 44
57 B17's and 29 Fighters (10 Aborted) (target: Traebinia)
8th August 44
73 B17's and 67 Fighters (12 aborted) (targets:Buzau & Zilistea A/D's) to Italy .

One P51 lost on the 8th due to wrong fuel.
A t/o crash Lt. Howard Eneland in 43-6721.

Two B17's (42-31999 & 42-31376) were lost,crews bailed over Russian territory.
On the 6th 1 down in Soviet Territory, 1 crew WIA.
On the 7th Sgt. Donald Simpson KIA, 1st US airman buried in Russia.

Targets:
Rahmel, result Excellent 446 x 500 lb GP's.
Trzebinia, result Excellent 828 x 250 lb GP's.
Buzau, result Good 526 x 250 lb GP's
Zilistea, result Good 560 x 250 lb GP's.

Claims:
6th.
2 probables, 2 damaged.
7th.
3 Destroyed.
8th.
1 destroyed.

The book "The 357th Over Europe" by Olmsted will show details of claims.
Page 149
7th Aug
Cpt. John F. Pugh - 1
Page 150
8th Aug
Cpt. Robert N. Moore - 1
Page 151
6th Aug.
1Lt.Kirby M. Brown - 0.5
1Lt. Nickolas J. Frederick - 0.5
1Lt. Robert M. Shaw - 1
7th Aug.
1Lt. Hollis R. Nowlin - 1.5
Maj. John A. Storch - 0.5

All for now
Alex