Altenrhein was a pre-designated emergency field for the
Oberpfaffenhofen mission. The distance
from the target to Altenrhein, on the south shore of
Bodensee (Lake Constance), is about 85 miles
as the crow flies. Of course, crows don't have to dodge
flak and evade the Luftwaffe.
Copyright © 2001 by Ed Rathje
Web page created by Ed Rathje - last updated June 19,
2001.