SLUGGIN "TWINS" REVERSE KRUPP SCORE TO MAUL MONHEIM


Those bomb-swinging stablemates of the 96th Wing rushed in another photo-finish this week, just about as tight as their twin victory over Krupp’s tank works at Magdeburg. This time at Monheim oil refinery the 467th got the winning bombing score, after being edged slightly two weeks ago at Krupp.

Unfortunately for the Reich, these hot competitors take out all their battling on Hunland M. P. I.’s and have only mutual respect and admiration for each other (except each readily admits he’s a little better). 467th won by 1-2-3 consistency — for although 466 had two top-scoring squadrons, (80% in 2000, 25% in 1000), their third was wild. 467th had one tying the topcoat (80% and 25%) and both their second and third squadrons hit nearly as well with 60% in 2000, 25% in 1000: In final collaboration, their fourth squadrons dropped together, into previous bomb smoke, for another tie!

Lead bombardiers on the sharp shooting match are:

For 467th, Lt. J. E. Brooks, 1st sqdn,; Lt. J. C. Schade, 2nd sqdn.; Lt. L. P. Rhoads, 3rd sqdn,; Lt. T. D. Simpson, 4th sqdn.;….