 This crew flew several "operational" over-the-hump missions to Pengshan A-7 , the forward base in China.This crew flew the first mission by B-29's to Bangkok, Thailand from Kharagpur (June 5, 1944), and the first mission from Pengshan A-7 to Yawata, Japan on June 15, 1944.On June 20, 1944, Nye was ordered to the 468th Bombardment Group as Assistant S-3 (Deputy Group Operations Officer).