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Old 12th April 2024, 02:37
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Re: 416th BG Op Report - Form 34A - Bombs and ammo quuestion

There is a form 34A here (may have a missing second page) as the letter sequence jumps from B-8 on the bottom of page 1 to D on the top of the "next" page.

https://rgprucha.com/prucha_brennan/..._355_92013.pdf

At any rate, I think the bomb information is in letter section F. (The form may have evolved slightly over time.)

I think the (implied) items being asked are meant to go something like this. They would distinguish a "Jettison" (a bomb deliberately dropped unarmed and not on the target) vs a "delayed release" (a live bomb "released" on the the target but hung up momentarily, so missed the target).


I Total Bombs Carried with fusing info:
A-20G's 144 x 500 lb GP 1/10 N, 1/40 T
A-20J's 24 x 500 lb GP 1/10 N, 1/40 T
II Bombs Expended on operations (list targets separately):
A-20G's 141 x 500 lb GP
A-20J's 24 x 500 lb GP
III /Bombs Jettisoned
A-20G 1 x 500 lb GP

IV Bombs Lost or Wrecked on missing A/C
None
V Other Losses (Explain):
A-20G 1 x 500 lb GP delayed release - cause undetermined

VI Bombs Returned
A-20G 1 x 500 lb GP returned to base - arming wire held release
breaker open.

Last edited by RSwank; 13th April 2024 at 14:39.
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