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FIRST BOMBING RAID ON BERLIN
On March 6, 1944, the Eighth Air Force
successfully launched its first large-
scale raid on the Reich's capital.
Berlin had been the objective on several
occasions before, but adverse weather
caused each of these previous attempts
to be scrubbed. 730 heavy bombers
assembled in the skies over East Anglia
and proceeded east. The bombers were
escorted by 796 fighters in anticipation
of heavy German fighter defenses.
The primary targets for this day's
mission were aircraft factories, engine
factories, armament industries, and the
Erkner bearing plant in Berlin. As
expected, intense fighter opposition was
encountered from the area over Dummer
Lake all the way to Berlin. Dense flak
defenses were also present on all sides
of the city as the bombers neared their
various targets.
YOUR MISSION
You are part of a formation of six B-17s
bound for Berlin. Your target is the
Berlin ball bearing plant. In order to
skirt the flak batteries around Berlin,
you are flying a pattern that takes you
south of the city. Watch your flight
leader to know when to turn north for
your approach to the target. Although
your group has P-51 fighter escorts,
aggressive enemy fighter resistance is
expected.