Mission Profiles

Narrative deep dives connected to flight record evidence.

These pages combine Bob Burns' first-person account, historical context, and linked flight log evidence. As additional records are digitized, this section will expand with more mission profiles.

Schweinfurt-Regensburg Raid

Mission #29 • August 17, 1943 • B-17F

One of the Eighth Air Force's most costly missions. Includes Bob Burns' first-person narrative and route context.

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Nantes Raid (Silver Star)

Mission #41 • September 23, 1943 • B-17F

Tactical decision-making under degraded conditions, with citation context for Bob Burns' Silver Star.

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Flight Record Guide

Context page • How to read AAF Form No. 5

Reference page explaining fields, coding patterns, and what to look for when connecting stories to flight records.

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