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OPERATION: "Thunderstorm "
Assigned to Units:
Bombing Group:
Bomber-Group I. Sqdr ABF: 10x SH-15 / 18x EW-301G
Bomber-Group II. Sqdr ABF: 18x GA-5 / 10x EW-301G
Diversionary attack group:
3rd Bomber Division / I. Bomber Regiment: 26x Guoyong G-25B
Fighter Escort:
I. & II. Sqdr. ABF: 40x EW-205C / 27x SH-45A
In retaliation for the massacre of Fencheng, "Operation Thunderstorm" was decided. The aim was, among other, to give the defense industry of Chosen a hit. For this reason, the armaments factories in and around Chongjin were attacked.
The plan provides details of three steps:
a) Diversionary Attack:
At the same time to the actual attack on Chongjin, the two airfields in Kyongsong and Sungamini are attacked. This attack is intended to serve as a diversionary attack and should draw the air defense (fighters) on himself.
Sungamini Airfield Bombergroup: 13 G-25B (loaded with explosive bombs) with Fighter Escort: 10 EW-205C
Kyongsong Airfield Bombergroup: 13 G-25B (loaded with explosive bombs) with Fighter Escort: 10 EW-205C
b) Free Hunting:
To engage enemy fighters as early as possible in a fight 12 SH-45A for free hunting on the attack area were assigned.
over attacking area: 12 SH-45A with external fuel tanks
c) Main Target: Chongjin
The actual targets in Chongjin include the central station, the port and the industrial zone in the harbor. The attack on Chongjin is covered by 20 EW-205Cs and 15 SH-45As.
- Railway Station
- Harbour Facilities
- Industrial Harbor
Chongjin Bombing Group: 10x SH-15 / 18x GA-5 / 28x EW-301G (loaded with explosive bombs & incendiary bombs) with a Fighter Escort: 20 EW-205C / 15 SH-45A
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