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Summary:
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This was the second successive tactical mission in support of American ground troops, which began a major offensive the following day. The 401st put up three Boxes comprising the 94th Combat Wing "A" unit. Fragment bombs were used, and strike photos indicated that bombs dropped by the Lead and Low Boxes were around the area of the MPI. The High Box returned with its bombs because it could not recognize the MPI. Unfortunately, as with the previous tactical mission, bombs dropped by the 8th Air Force heavy bombers killed and wounded a number of American troops.
The formation met with moderate and fairly accurate flak, and six Group aircraft received minor battle damage.
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