Allied raid on Treviso, Italy, 1944
Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:15 pm
On the 7th of April, 1944, Treviso in Italy was heavily bombed, I understand by US, maybe British aircraft.
I've looked for references to this online, but have found almost no information. Does anyone have more?
What was the specific objective?
Was it achieved?
Which unit/s undertook the raid?
As ever, help appreciated.
I've looked for references to this online, but have found almost no information. Does anyone have more?
What was the specific objective?
Was it achieved?
Which unit/s undertook the raid?
As ever, help appreciated.
Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:33 am
James, can't give you the unit for that day.
My father-in-law SSGT Ed Potocki's unit 483rd BG [H] with B-17's out of Sterparone [Foggia] bombed Treviso on 10/10/1944 with 28 aircraft ..no losses or turn-backs. The target is listed as marshalling yards...
My father-in-law SSGT Ed Potocki's unit 483rd BG [H] with B-17's out of Sterparone [Foggia] bombed Treviso on 10/10/1944 with 28 aircraft ..no losses or turn-backs. The target is listed as marshalling yards...
Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:59 am
15th AF mounted a big raid on Treviso on 7th April 44. Google 15th AF Treviso...
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Treviso Italy - MY 04/07/1944
http://www.b17pbemgame.com/Mission_Asse ... _Board.htm
301st Bombardment Group Heavy
Flying Fortresses of World War II
301st Bombardment Group
32nd Bomb Squadron
352nd Bomb Squadron
353rd Bomb Squadron
419th Bomb Squadron
WWII Missions {New }
Mission MACRs {New}
Crew Photos {New}
Photo Albums {New}
Nose Art
8th Air Force
12th Air Force
15th Air Force
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GI Language
WWII Links
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Treviso Italy - MY 04/07/1944
Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:09 am
FRIDAY, 7 APRIL 1944
STRATEGIC OPERATIONS (Fifteenth Air Force):
In Italy, 400+ B-17s and B-24s attack marshalling yards; the B-17s bomb
Treviso; the B-24s hit Mestre and Bologna; almost 100 P-38s provide escort;
P-47s fly a sweep over the Gorizia- Udine area; the bombers and fighters claim
almost 20 aircraft shot down.
STRATEGIC OPERATIONS (Fifteenth Air Force):
In Italy, 400+ B-17s and B-24s attack marshalling yards; the B-17s bomb
Treviso; the B-24s hit Mestre and Bologna; almost 100 P-38s provide escort;
P-47s fly a sweep over the Gorizia- Udine area; the bombers and fighters claim
almost 20 aircraft shot down.
Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:38 am
Hi Oscar,
Many thanks for that! Most illuminating.
Cheers
Many thanks for that! Most illuminating.
Cheers