21 Squadron War Diary
2100 hrs Ben Hagen
Invasion of SICILY. Four Baltimores took off 2100 hrs on a night raid on CANICATTI Village SICILY. Visibility was very good and features were easily distinguished owing to moonlight. Light A.A. encountered by some aircraft but no search lights. Part of invasion fleet was seen, landing operations did not start until a few hours later.“Oprep” No. 331, Sortie Report and Crew List0310Two Baltimores raided TRAPANI/MILO L.G. Light and heavy A.A. encountered. The aircraft also dropped spikes on the L.G.,“Oprep” No. 332, Sortie Report and Crew List.5 Wireless Operator Air Gunners posted to Squadron.Squadron Routine Order No. 51/43 dated 10.7.43