Tuesday, 8 June 1943

123456789101112 0702 hrs

21 Squadron War Diary

0702 hrs Soliman
Twelve Baltimores led by Major SCHRAVESANDE took off to attack gun position No.17 on PANTELLERIA Island. The formation set course for rendezvous with fighter escort at KORBA at 0702 hrs, completed two circuits but escort did not put in an appearance and the formation returned to base.“Oprep” No.308, Sortie Report and Crew List.‍

Transcriber's Notes

Historical Context &

Air Combat (June 6th):

Code Names & Coordination:

Typographical Errors:

AIR 27/268 · The National Archives