The Railroad Bridge at Le Mans, France, occupied the Group to the extent of two missions, one attack, and excellent results on August 5. Thirty-six B-26s were dispatched at 1043 hours to attack the target but were recalled from France when fighters could not accomplish a rendezvous and carry out escort duties. Crews returned to base and sweated out the next take off which came at 1821 hours for the same target. Bombing was accomplished by flights of six from an altitude of 6,700 to 8,700 feet. Thirty-four of the planes dropped sixty-four 2000-pound bombs on the target, two failing to get their bombs away for mechanical reasons. Four of the six flights scored excellent results with strikes on the bridge and on approaches to the span. Planes returned to base at 2200 hours without loss, casualties or battle damage.