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August 14, 1944 Mission to Frejus East Gun Positions
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| 487th | Twelve ships of the 487th took off again this morning to bomb gun positions at pinpoint S-205512 near St. Raphael in France. Both patterns fell within the target area scoring many hits. The formation escaped enemy anti-aircraft fire. Tonite was on of the most eventful the Squadron has ever had. Immediately after supper is was announced that the invasion of Southern France would begin at 08:00 A.M. in the morning. 487th is to be the first formation over the invasion beaches and from 2:00 A.M. on crews will be getting up, briefed and taking off. Roger Lynch, Operations C.O. was really sweating it out as he will be responsible for getting the men up at the proper time. Combat crews were given the dope at a Group meeting tonite. Everyone is tense in anticipation of the coming event. |
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