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René Siegert
12/18/2001 10:29:30 AM | Dear Readers,
I look for detailed informations about the missions on Chemnitz on 2nd and 3rd March 1945.
I would be very pleased when you can help me.
Kind regards,
René Siegert, Chemnitz, Germany
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Art Seder
12/22/2001 4:46:41 PM | The mission to Chemnitz on March 2, 1945, was No. 220 for the 401st Bomb Group and was in support of the advancing Russian Army. The 401st furnished the 94th Wing "C" Group; the leaders were Major C. L. Lewis, Captain C. W. Utter and Captain C. S. Schaunaman. Bombing was by PFF (radar) with unobserved results.
On Mission 221, flown on March 3, the 401st furnished the 94th Wing "B" Group. Leaders were Lt. Col. Maupin, Captain Schaunaman and Captain Utter. Bombing was by PFF with unobserved results. 19 aircraft received minor flak damage and two received major flak damage. There was no enemy air opposition. Staff Sergeant Jack C. Stewart, tail gunner on Lt. James C. Nolan's crew was wounded. Their aircraft, "Hell's Angels Out of Chute 13", received major flak damage over the target. It was landed on the continent and abandoned because of extensive flak damage.
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René Siegert
12/23/2001 5:47:16 AM | Thank you very much for the informations.
Is it known how many aircrafts took part and which bomb load carried her ?
Regards, R.S.
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