Tuesday, 29 February 1944

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21 Squadron War Diary

1405 hrs Biferno, Italy
The National Archives' reference AIR 27/269/2OORLOGSDAGBOEK.—WAR DIARY.OF—VAN21 SQUADRON, SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE.Van/From 29th February, 1944.Aan/To 29th February, 1944.BIFERNO.29th | Cont. | they bombed before the leader. Hits were scored on the harbour and possibly on the railway line; no rail movements were observed. There was not any sign of shipping in the harbour. Slight heavy and light Ack Ack was encountered. All aircraft landed safely at 14.05 hours. Sortie Report No. 569. | Appendix "W"| | Capt. Duby (pilot), Lieut. Williams (A.G.) and five other gunners reported for duty.

Transcriber's Notes

Ack Ack
Anti-Aircraft fire.
Capt
Captain.
Capt. Duby
A new pilot reporting for duty.
A.G
Air Gunner.

Operational Wrap-up (Giulianova Raid):

Personnel Arrivals:

Lieut. Williams (A.G.): An Air Gunner officer. It was less common for Air Gunners to be commissioned officers (the majority were Flight Sergeants), which suggests Williams may have been a Gunnery Leader or an experienced specialist.

Monthly Summary (February 1944):

References:

AIR 27/269 · The National Archives