Lester L. Rowekamp, mission June 25, 1944
June 25, 1944 We went on mission to Toulon, France Navel Base. On leaving base, we again climbed to 17000 ft. to get above overcast. Formation was scattered in the overcast and some turned back. We went on to the target but it was completely covered by clouds and smoke screen. Dropped bombs in Mediterranean. Flak was heavy and accurate. Received a piece of flak in engine #2. It lost oil but kept running. Sighted enemy FW-190 fighters but none attacked us. Was on oxygen for 6 3/4 Hrs. Mission app. 8 hrs. (1)
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