Akt. IV s. 352-353 / Nr 1107 / 18.IX

Abstract from the report of the US Eight Air Force Command

The course of the flight over Warsaw

 

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2. Bomber Report

Three combat wings (110 B-17s) dispatched to drop supplies at Warsaw. Three a/c returned early. All formations dropped on Primary visually. Approximately 1284 containers dropped with fair to excellent results. 105 a/c landed at Russian bases. Flak: Moderate, accurate. E/A Opposition: Nil. Claims: Nil. Losses: 2 B-17s, cause unknown.

Source: Piotr C. Śliwowski archives