Russ Locandro

44th Bomb Squadron

Radar Bombardier

 

Target: Utsonomiya

 

July 13, 1945

 

Lt. Buechler and crew #49 “Celestial Queen”

 

Another night radar mission with 10/10 undercast. Bombardier could not see a thing and followed my radar scope which he also had up front in his compartment. Target was an Industrial plant and also the urban area. Post strike photos showed excellent results. No flak and no planes.

 

Combat Flying Hours: 15:35