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Sheet 1 of 5 |
AIRCRAFT
ACTION REPORT |
CONFIDENTIAL |
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(a)
Unit Reporting |
.....VMF-222 |
(b)
Based on or at: |
.....Green
Island |
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Report No: |
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9
November
1944 |
(e)
Take off: Time: |
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Lat.
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Long.
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154'
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Time of Return:
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concentrations Raniola Pltn., Bomb and strafe |
1030 |
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II.
OWN AIRCRAFT OFFICIALLY COVERED BY THIS REPORT.
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SQUADRON
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BOMBS
AND TORPEDOS
CARRIED PER PLANE
(f) |
FUZE
SETTINGS
(g) |
TAKING
OFF
(c) |
ENGAGING
ENEMY A/C
(d) |
ATTACKING
TARGET
(e) |
| FG-1A |
VMF-222 |
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0 |
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1
x 500 GP, MK-12
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inst |
| F4U-1 |
VMF-222 |
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III.
OTHER U. S. OR ALLIED AIRCRAFT EMPLOYED IN THIS OPERATION.
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SQUADRON
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NUMBER
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BASE |
TYPE |
SQUADRON |
NUMBER |
BASE
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VMSB-244 |
12 |
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| SBD-6 |
VMSB-244 |
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IV.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT OBSERVED OR ENGAGED (By Own Aircraft
Listed in II Only).
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(b)
NO.
OBSERVED |
(c)
NO. ENGAGEING
OWN AIRCRAFT |
(d)
TIME ENGAGED |
(e)
LOCATION OF
ENCOUNTER |
(g)
BOMBS, TORPEDOES CARRIED
GUNS OBSERVED |
(g)
COMOUFLAGE AND
MARKING |
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(Zone) |
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(Zone) |
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(h)
Apparent Enemy Mission(s)
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Did
Any Part of
...Encounter(s)
Occur in Clouds? |
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If
so, Describe Clouds |
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(YES
OR NO) |
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(BASE
IN FEET, TYPE AND TECHTURE OF COVER) |
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Time of Day and Brilliance
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Sun or Moon |
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(k)
Visibility |
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(NIGHT,
BRIGHT MOON -DAY, OVERCAST, CLEAR) |
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V.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT DESTROYED OR DAMAGED IN AIR (By Own
Aircraft Listed in II Only).
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(b) DESTROYED OR DAMAGED BY |
(c)
WHERE HIT ANGLE |
(d)
DAMAGE
CLAIMED |
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A/C |
SQUADRON |
PILOT
OR GUNNER |
GUNS
USED |
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| Form
ACA-1
Sheet 2 of 5 |
AIRCRAFT
ACTION REPORT |
CONFIDENTIAL
Report
No. 17 |
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VI.
LOSS OR DAMAGE, COMBAT OR OPERATIONAL OF OWN
AIRCRAFT (of those listed in II only). |
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(b)
SQUADRON |
(c)
CAUSE, TYPE ENEMY A/C
TYPE OWN OR OPERATIONAL CAUSE |
(d)
WHERE HIT, ANGLE |
(e)
EXTENT OF LOSS OR DAMAGE,
REMARKS |
1
none |
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VII.
PERSONNEL CASUALTIES (in aircraft listed in II only;
identify with planes listed in VI by Nos. at left).
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(b)
SQUADRON |
(c)
NAME, RANK,OR RATING |
(d)
CAUSE |
(e)
CONDITION OR STATUS |
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VIII.
RANGE, FUEL, AND AMMUNITION DATA. |
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TYPE A/C |
(B)
MILES OUT |
(c)
MILES
RETURN |
(d)
AV. HOURS
IN AIR |
(e)
AV. FUEL
LOADED |
(f)
AV. FUEL
CONSUMED |
(g)
TOTAL AMMUNITION EXPENDED, |
(h)
NO. PLANES
RETURNING |
| .30 |
.50 |
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MM |
MM |
| FG-1A |
170 |
155 |
2.3 |
344 |
150 |
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3,600 |
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13 |
| F4U-1 |
170 |
155 |
2.3 |
344 |
150 |
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850 |
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3 |
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IX.
ENEMY ANTI-AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED (in aircraft listed
in II only; identify with planes listed in VI by Nos.
at left).
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NONE
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MEAGER |
MODERATE |
INTENSE |
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HEAVY- Time-fused shells, 75mm and over |
x |
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MEDIUM - Impact-fused shells, 20mm-50mm |
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LIGHT - Machine gun bullets 65mm - 132mm |
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X.
COMPARITIVE PERFORMANCE, OWN AND ENEMY AIRCRAFT (use
check list at left) |
SPEED
CLIMB
at
various altitudes
TURNS
DIVES
CEILINGS
RANGE
PROTECTION
ARMAMENT
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None
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XI.
ATTACK ON ENEMY SHIPS OR GROUND OBJECTIVES
(By Own Aircraft Listed in II Only).
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(BASE
IN FEET, TYPE
AND TENTHS
OF COVER) |
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Bombing Tactics: Type |
....dive |
Bomb
Sight Used: |
.....MK
8, Model 6 & cowling |
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(LEVEL,
GLIDE or DIVE) |
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(TYPE) |
| .Bombs
Dropped per Run |
One |
Spacing |
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Altitude
of Bomb Release |
..1500-
2500' |
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(NUMBER) |
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(FEET) |
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(FEET) |
| (g)
Number of Enemy Aircraft Hit on Ground:
Destroyed |
0 |
Probably
Destroyed |
0 |
Damaged |
0 |
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(i)
DIMENTIONS OR
TONNAGE |
(j)
NO. A/C ATTACKING |
(l)
BOMBS AND AMMUMINITION
EXPENDED, EACH AIMING POINT |
(m)
NO. HITS On
AIMING POINT |
(n)
DAMAGE (None, Slight,
Serious, Sunk, Destroyed) |
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SQUADRON |
1.
Hut area Raniola Pltn.
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300'
x 400'
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4-FG-1A
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4
x 500 GP
and strafing |
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unobserved
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Hut area Raniola Pltn. |
400'
x 600' |
4-FG-1A
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3
x 500 GP
and strafing |
3 |
unobserved |
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| 3
Hut area Raniola Pltn. |
400'
x 1400' |
5-FG-1A,
3-F4
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U-1 |
8
x 500 GP |
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and
strafing |
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unobserved
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(o) RESULTS: FOR SHIP TARGETS DRAW DIAGRAM, TOP
OR SIDE VIEW OR BOTH AS APPOPRIATE, SHOWING TYPE
AND LOCATION OF HITS FOR ALL TARGETS. GIVE LOCATION
AND EFFECT OF HITS WITH DIAGRAMS OR CHARTS WHERE
DESIRABLE. DESCRIBE TARGETS FULLY IN (a) AND IN
REPORTING DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION, IDENTIFY BY NUMBERS
AT LEFT. USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY.
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bomb hung up - reset and jettisoned over water.
.....All
bombs, but the one which hung up, were dropped
in the assigned target areas for good coverage.
Not all of the reported huts were seen, though
some were observed in all the areas. Last two
planes in on target number 3 observed, after their
bombing, a column of black smoke to about 400'
coming from the center of their target area.
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(p)
Were Photographs Taken?___No____
Photographs of Damage, When Taken,
Should Be Attached.
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| Form
ACA-1
Sheet 4 of 5 |
AIRCRAFT
ACTION REPORT |
CONFIDENTIAL
Report
No. 17 |
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XII.
TACTICAL AND OPERATIONAL DATA. (Narrative
and commentary. Describe action fully and
comment freely, following applicable items
in check list at left. Use additional sheets
if necessary.)
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| ENGAGEMENT
WITH ENEMY |
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OWN
AIRCRAFT |
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Disposition |
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Altitudes |
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Speeds |
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Approach
Tactics |
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Use
of Cover, Deception |
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Angles
of Attack and
...Their Effectiveness |
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Distance
of Opening Fire |
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Defense
Tactics and
...Their Effectiveness |
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ENEMY
AIRCRAFT |
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Method
of Locating, Distance |
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Disposition |
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Altitudes |
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Speeds |
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Approach
Tactics |
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Use
of Cover, Deception |
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Angles
of Attack |
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Distance
of Opening Fire |
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Defensive
Tactics |
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COMMENTS
AND
RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Own
Weaknesses |
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Enemy
Weaknesses |
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Offensive
Tactics, Own |
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Enemy |
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Defensive
Tactics, Own |
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Enemy |
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Flexible
Gunnery, Own |
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Escort
Tactics |
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Fighter
Direction |
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Use
of Radar |
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Night
Fighting |
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Recognition,
Aircraft |
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ATTACK |
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TACTICS |
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of Locating Target |
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Approach
to Target |
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Altitudes,
Speeds |
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Approach |
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Dive |
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Release |
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Pull-Out |
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Strafing |
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Retirement |
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Defensive
Tactics |
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Use
of Jamming |
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DEFENSE,
ENEMY |
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Tactics, Ships |
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Concealment |
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Searchlights |
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Night
Fighter Tactics |
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Use
of Jamming |
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COMMENTS
AND
RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Bombing
Tactics |
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Torpedo
Tactics |
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Effectiveness
of
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Selection
of Targets |
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Strafing
Tactics |
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Defensive
Tactics |
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Use
of Radar |
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Reconnaissance |
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Photography |
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Briefing |
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OPERATIONAL |
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Navigation |
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Homing |
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Rendezvous |
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Recognition,
Ships |
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Communications |
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Flight
Operations |
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Search
and Tracking |
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Base
Operations |
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Maintenance |
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planes took off without incident and proceeded
to Cape St. George, the established rendezvous
point. Planned rendezvous could not be affected
inasmuch as the SBDs left before arrival of
the fighters. However a running join-up was
made with the bombers in the St. Georges Channel,
with 12 fighters taking position as low cover
at 13,000’ - 13,500’ over the bombers
who were at 12,500', the 4th fighter division
acted as medium cover at 15,000’.
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course was up the Channel and cutting overland
at Kabanga to the target area.
.....The
fighters orbited the target area from 13 - 15,000’
while the bombers made their runs. Immediately
thereafter the fighters made their runs from
SE to NW retiring out to Blanche Bay between
Ralum and Raluana Point.
.....All
fighter divisions rallied 5 miles east of Cape
Gazelle at 5,000', and from there proceeded
down the Channel around Cape St. George, and
direct to base.
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| Form
ACA-1
Sheet 5 of 5 |
AIRCRAFT
ACTION REPORT |
CONFIDENTIAL
Report
No. 17 |
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XIII.
MATERIAL DATA. (Comment freely on performance
or suitability, following check list at left.
Use additional sheets if necessary.)
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| ARMAMENT |
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Guns,
Gunsights |
| Turrets |
| Ammunition |
| Bombs,
Torpedoes |
| Bomb
Sights |
| Bomb
Releases |
| COMMUNICATIONS |
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Radio,
Radar |
| Homing
Devices |
| Visual
Signals |
| Codes,
Ciphers |
| RECOGNITION |
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IFF |
| Signals |
| Battle
Lights |
| Procedures |
| PROTECTION |
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Armor,
Points and Angles
... of Fire Needing Further ...
...Protection.
Leak Proofing |
| EMERGENCY
EQUIPMENT |
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Parachutes |
| Life
Boats, Life Rafts |
| Safety
Belts |
| Emergency
Kits |
| Rations,
First Aid |
| NAVIGATIONAL
EQUIPMENT |
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Compass |
| Driftsights |
| Octants |
| Automatic
Pilots |
| Charts |
| Field
Lighting |
| INSTRUMENTS |
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Flight |
| Power
Plant |
| OXYGEN
SYSTEM |
| CAMOUFLAGE
AND ...DECEPTION DEVICES |
| STRUCTURE |
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Airframe |
| Control
Surfaces |
| Control
System |
| Dive
Flaps |
| Landing
Gear |
| Heating
System |
| Flight
Characteristics at ...Various Loadings |
| POPWER
PLANT |
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Engines |
| Engine
Accessories |
| Propellers |
| Lubricating
System |
| Starters |
| Exhaust
Dampers |
| HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM |
| ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM |
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Auxiliary
Plant |
| Lights |
| FUEL
SYSTEM |
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FLIGHT
CLOTHING |
| MAINTENANCE |
| BASE
FACILITIES |
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Plane
Servicing Equipment |
| Personnel
Facilities |
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MISSION
LOG: |
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PILOT |
PLANE
NO. |
REMARKS |
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SPURLOCK |
14077 |
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IRWIN |
50190 |
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DRIFTMIER |
14036 |
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JAMES |
50025 |
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HANSEN |
14160 |
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SMITHEY |
13993 |
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McIVER |
14587 |
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PHILLIPS |
14026 |
hung
bomb |
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GRIFFITH |
14119 |
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RUMMEL |
14218 |
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ZANGER |
14236 |
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MILLER |
14267 |
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DUGAN |
50050 |
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JERNIGAN |
14123 |
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MARSHALL |
14152 |
observed
smoke column |
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MOONEY |
14094 |
observed
smoke column |
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| REPORT
PREPARED BY: |
APPROVED
BY: |
| M.
M. ROSEN |
1stLt.
USMCR,
ACIO, VMF-222 |
R.
T. SPURLOCK |
MAJOR,
USMCR,
C. O. VMF-222 |
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