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OPNAV-16-V-#537
Form ACA-1
Sheet 1 of 5 |
AIRCRAFT ACTION
REPORT |
RESTRICTED
(Reclassified when
filled out)
SECRET |
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(a) Unit Reporting |
VMB 613 |
(b) Based on or at |
Majuro Atoll |
(c) Report No. |
50 |
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(d) Take
off:
Date |
14 June, 1945 |
Time (LZT) |
0117 |
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Lat |
07-05-35N |
Long |
171-22-40E |
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(e) Mission |
Night Harassment Mille Atoll |
(f) Time of Return |
0516 |
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II. OWN AIRCRAFT
OFFICIALLY COVERED BY THIS REPORT. |
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TYPE |
SQUADRON |
NUMBER |
BOMBS
AND TORPEDOES
CARRIED (PER
PLANE) |
FUZE
SETTING |
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TAKING OFF |
ENGAGING
ENEMY A/C |
ATTACKING
TARGET |
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(b) |
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(d) |
(e) |
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PBJ-1H |
VMB
613 |
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None |
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3 x 250# G.P. |
Nose: instant |
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Tail: none
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8 x 5" AR
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Tail: instant |
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III. OTHER U.S. OR ALLIED
AIRCRAFT EMPLOYED IN THIS OPERATION. |
None |
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SQUADRON |
NUMBER |
BASE |
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SQUADRON |
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BASE |
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IV.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT OBSERVED OR ENGAGED
(By Own Aircraft
Listed in II Only). |
None |
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(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
(d) |
(e) |
(f) |
(g) |
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NO
OBSERVED |
NO ENGAGING OWN
AIRCRAFT |
TIME
ENCOUNTERED
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LOCATION OF
ENCOUNTER |
BOMBS, TORPEDOES
CARRIED;
GUNS OBSERVED |
CAMOUFLAGE AND
MARKING |
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(ZONE) |
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(h) Apparent Enemy Mission(s) |
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Did Any Part
of
(i)
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 IN
TENTHS OF CLOUD COVER) |
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Time of Day and Brilliance
(j)
of Sun or
Moon |
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(k) Visibility |
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(NIGHT, BRIGHT MOON, DAY,
OVERCAST, ETC.) |
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V. ENEMY AIRCRAFT DESTROYED OR DAMAGED IN AIR
(By Own Aircraft Listed in II Only). |
None |
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(a) |
(b) DESTROYED
OR DAMAGED BY |
(c) |
(d) |
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TYPE
ENEMY A/C |
TYPE A/C
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SQUADRON
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PILOT OF
GUNNER
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GUNS USED
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WHERE HIT,
ANGLE
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DAMAGE
CLAIMED
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ALLSET --
MFD. BY THE EGRY REGISTER CO. PATENTED |
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OPNAV-16-V-#537
Form ACA-1 Sheet 2 of 5 |
AIRCRAFT ACTION
REPORT |
RESTRICTED
(Reclassified when
filled out)
SECRET |
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VI. LOSS OR DAMAGE, COMBAT OR OPERATIONAL, OF OWN AIRCRAFT
(of those listed in II only). |
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(a)
TYPE OWN A/C |
(b)
SQUADRON |
(c)
CAUSE: TYPE ENEMY
A/C,
TYPE GUN, OR OPERATIONAL
CAUSE |
(d)
WHERE HIT, ANGLE
(List armor,
self-sealing tanks,
equipment hit) |
(e)
EXTENT OF LOSS OR
DAMAGE
(Give Bureau serial
number of planes destroyed) |
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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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(a)
NO. |
(b)
SQUADRON |
(c)
NAME, RANK OR RATING |
(d)
CAUSE |
(e)
CONDITION OR STATUS |
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VIII. RANGE, FUEL, AND AMMUNITION DATA FOR RETURNING PLANES. |
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(a)
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. OF
PLANES
RETURNING |
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.30 |
.50 |
20MM |
75MM |
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PBJ-1H |
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400 |
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IX.
ENEMY ANTI-AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED
(Check one block on each line). |
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CALIBER |
NONE |
MEAGER |
MODERATE |
INTENSE |
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HEAVY -- Time-fuzed shells, 75mm and over |
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MEDIUM -- Impact-fuzed shells, 20mm-50mm |
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LIGHT -- Machine gun bullets, 6.5mm-13.2mm |
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X.
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE, OWN AND ENEMY AIRCRAFT
(use check list at left). |
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SPEED, CLIMB
at various altitudes
TURNS
DIVES
CEILINGS
RANGE
PROTECTION
ARMAMENT |
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ALLSET --
MFD. BY THE EGRY REGISTER CO. PATENTED |
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OPNAV-16-V-#537
Form ACA-1 Sheet 3 of 5 |
AIRCRAFT ACTION
REPORT |
RESTRICTED
(Reclassified when
filled out)
SECRET |
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XI.
ATTACK ON ENEMY SHIPS OR GROUND OBJECTIVES
(By Own Aircraft Listed in II Only). |
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(a) Target(s) and Location(s) |
Installations on Mille Atoll |
(b) Time Over Target(s) |
2230-0040 |
(Zone) |
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(FOR SHIPS INCLUDE ALL IN
AREA UNDER ATTACK) |
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(c) Clouds Over Target |
1500 cumulus 5/10 |
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( BASE IN FEET. TYPE IN
TENTHS OF COVER) |
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(d) Visibility of Target |
Partially
obscured by clouds |
(e) Visibility |
5 |
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(CLEAR, HAZY, PARTIALLY
OBSCURED BY CLOUDS, ETC.) |
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(MILES) |
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(f) Bombing Tactics: Type |
Glide |
Bomb Sight Used |
None |
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(LEVEL, GLIDE, OR DIVE) |
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(TYPE) |
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Bombs Dropped per Run
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1
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Spacing
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Altitude of Bomb Release
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2000 |
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(FEET) |
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(g) Number of Enemy Aircraft Hit on Ground: Destroyed |
None |
Probably Destroyed
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None |
Damaged
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(h)
AIMING POINT |
(i)
DIMENSIONS OR
TONNAGE |
(j)
NO. A/C ATTACKING
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(l)
BOMBS AN AMMUNITION
EXPENDED EACH AIMING POINT |
(m)
NO. HITS On
Aiming Point |
(n)
DAMAGE (None, slight,
serious, destroyed, or sunk) |
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(k)
SQUADRON
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1 |
Various Islands
Mille Atoll |
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1 PBJ-H |
3 x
250# G.P.
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x 5" AR
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Not observed |
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VMB 613 |
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11 rnds 75mm.
400 rnds. .50 cal.
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RESULTS:
(For all claims
made on ship targets of special interest, draw diagram, top or side view
or both, as appropriate, showing type and location of hits. For
all targets give location and effect of hits, and identify by number
above. Use additional sheets if necessary)
Damage not observed due to darkness
and altitude of flight.
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(p) Were Photographs Taken? |
No |
Photographs of Damage, When
Taken, Should Be Attached By Staple
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ALLSET --
MFD. BY THE EGRY REGISTER CO. PATENTED |
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OPNAV-16-V-#537
Form ACA-1 Sheet 4 of 5 |
AIRCRAFT ACTION
REPORT |
RESTRICTED
(Reclassified when
filled out)
SECRET |
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XII.
TACTICAL AND OPERATIONAL DATA.
(Narrative and comment. 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
OWN AIRCRAFT
Disposition
Altitude
Speed
Approach Tactics
Use of Cover, Deception
Angles of Attack and
Their Effectiveness
Distance of Opening Fire
Defense Tactics and
Their Effectiveness
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT
Method of Locating, Distance
Disposition
Altitudes
Speed
Approach Tactics
Use of Cover, Deception
Angles of Attack
Distance of Opening Fire
Defense Tactics and
Their Effectiveness
COMMENTS
AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Own Weaknesses
Enemy Weaknesses
Offensive Tactics, Own
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Defensive Tactics, Own
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Flexible Gunnery, Own
Escort Tactics
Fighter Direction
Use of Radar
Night Fighting
Recognition, Aircraft |
One plane was over Mille
Atoll on a night harassment mission from 0142M -0449M, 14 June, 1945. Runs on various islands were interspersed with
reconnaissance flights over the atoll. Approximately 25 runs were made
starting at 5000 to 6000 feet and releases at 2000 to 3000 feet. Three 250# G.P. bombs,
seven 5" rockets,
eleven rounds 75mm
and 400 rounds 50 cal were expended. Light, meagre, inaccurate A/A
fire observed from Arbar and Ejowa. 5/10 cumulus from 3000 to 4000
feet. |
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ATTACK
OWN AIRCRAFT
Method of Locating Target
Approach
to Target
Altitudes,
Speeds
Approach
Dive
Pull-Out
Dive Angle
Strafing
Retirement
Defensive
Tactics
Use of
Jamming
DEFENSE ENEMY
Evasive
Tactics, Ships
Concealment
Searchlights
Night
Fighter Tactics
Use of
Jamming
COMMENTS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Bombing
Tactics
Torpedo
Tactics
Effectiveness of
Bombs,
Torpedoes
Selection of Targets
Fuzing
Strafing
Tactics
Defensive Tactics
Use of
Radar
Reconnaissance
Photography
Briefing |
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OPERATIONAL
Navigation
Homing
Rendezvous
Recognition, Ships
Communications
Flight Operations
Search and Tracking
Base Operations
Maintenance |
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ALLSET --
MFD. BY THE EGRY REGISTER CO. PATENTED |
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OPNAV-16-V-#537
Form ACA-1 Sheet 5 of 5 |
AIRCRAFT ACTION
REPORT |
RESTRICTED
(Reclassified when
filled out)
SECRET |
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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
Guns, Gunsights
Turrets
Ammunition
Bombs, Torpedoes
Bomb Sights
Bomb Releases
COMMUNICATIONS
Radio, Radar
Homing Devices
Visual Signals
Codes, Ciphers
RECOGNITION
IFF
Signals
Battle Lights
Procedures
PROTECTION
Armor;
Points and Angles
of Fire
Needing Further
Protection
Leak
Proofing
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
Parachutes
Life
Belts, Life Rafts
Safety
Belts
Emergency Kits
Rations,
First Aid
NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT
Compasses
Driftsights
Octants
Automatic Pilots
Charts
Field
Lighting
INSTRUMENTS
Flight
Power
Plant
OXYGEN SYSTEM
CAMOUFLAGE AND
DECEPTION DEVICES
STRUCTURE
Airframe
Control
Surfaces
Control
System
Dive
Flaps
Landing
Gear
Heating
System
Flight
Characteristics
At
Various Landings
POWER PLANT
Engines
Engine
Accessories
Propellers
Lubricating System
Starters
Exhaust
Dampers
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Auxiliary Plant
Lights
FUEL SYSTEM
FLIGHT CLOTHING
MAINTENANCE |
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SIGNATURE
RANK AND DUTY |
SIGNATURE RANK AND DUTY |
DATE |
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C.R. MOCINE, Captain,
S-2.
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G.W. Nevils, LtCol.,
Commanding.
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