21 Squadron War Diary
El Djem
A formation of 18 Baltimores led by Major BARNBY took off to bomb gun positions in area P.2295, 2292, 2592, 2595 (Ref. Map Tunisia 1:500,000 Sheet N.J. 32 SE Tunis). No attack was made as the formation was briefed not to bomb if army smoke signal was not seen. The leader made a dummy run over the target in case the smoke signal was delayed."Oprep" No.293, Sortie Report and Crew List.Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder K.C.B. and Air Vice Marshal H. BROADHURST, D.S.O., D.F.C., A.F.C., paid this Wing an informal visit. Later in the afternoon we were visited by Major-General F THERON.News of the day – The 21st Panzer Division surrendered.