[Alan_Poole]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

I have not come across any other 'Bomb Data Reports' and arrived at the same conclusion as you.

Item 1 = 74 bombs dropped on targets
Item 5 = 2 bombs jettisoned
Item 6 = 20 bombs taken home.

2 P-47s were damaged (Cat A - Flak) on this mission and I'm assuming one jettisoned its bombs. I have been unable to identify these aircraft so far and would be grateful for any assistance here. No aircraft were lost.

The 78th's flight Plan shows - 'up' at Duxford 1520 hrs, landfall Cayeux, Nevers (1700 hrs), Montargis and Malesherbes, landfall out Cayeux, 'down' at 1942 hrs.

They bombed French marshalling yards at Cercy-la-Tour - 16 bombs, Saincaize-Meauce(?) - 28 bombs - Foutchambault(?) - 30 bombs. I'm guessing the last two marshalling yards as the Report only states marshalling yards near Nevers.

Many Thanks,

Alan