340th Bomb Group History

340th Bombardment Group History

340th BG Patch

340th BG Squadron Insignia
	486th B.S.	487th B.S.	488th B.S.	489th B.S.
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February 23, 1945 Mission to San Felice Railroad Fill

Squadron War Diary

486th The mission to the Brenner again today was a hot target because ack-ack was not stopped due to the phosphorous element not dropping because of a Jerry smoke screen. A few minor flak wounds were experienced. The Brenner is a hot area and causes much worry by the crews.

487th Not assigned to this mission.

488th Not assigned to this mission

489th The Group, including this squadron, ran off another mission. Interrogation reveals that the bombing was probably successful, but we shall not know for sure until the photos and P.I. Report are available.

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Squadron	War Diary
486th	The mission to the Brenner again today was a hot target because ack-ack was not stopped due to the phosphorous element not dropping because of a Jerry smoke screen. A few minor flak wounds were experienced. The Brenner is a hot area and causes much worry by the crews.
487th	Not assigned to this mission.
488th	Not assigned to this mission
489th	The Group, including this squadron, ran off another mission. Interrogation reveals that the bombing was probably successful, but we shall not know for sure until the photos and P.I. Report are available.

Crew Lists and Mission Reports

Crew List 486th

340th BG Squadron Insignia
	486th B.S.	487th B.S.	488th B.S.	489th B.S.
	Click on the squadron insignia above for links to digitized squadron histories