21 Squadron War Diary
Biferno, Italy
OORLOGSDAGBOEK.—WAR DIARY.OF—VAN21 SQUADRON, SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE.Van/From 11th March, 1944.Aan/To 13th March, 1944.BIFERNO.11th Cont.aircraft on the 2nd instant, returned to camp.12thThe weather deteriorated considerably and no operations were carried out. Squadron Routine Order No. 21/44.13thThe day was marked by very good weather enabling two operations to be carried out. On the first raid twelve Baltimores took off to attack a Tank Repair Shop near Tivoli, in conjunction with 223 Squadron (21 Squadron leading). The formation undershot slightly and the pattern of bombs commenced about 400 yards short and extended into the S.W. corner of the target, where a large explosion was observed with white smoke in the centre. A direct hit is claimed on a building about 400 yards S.E. of target. No enemy opposition in target area, but four bursts of heavy, accurate Ack Ack shortly after crossing bomb line holed one of the aircraft. 8 Spitfires provided area cover. All aircraft returnedAppendix "L"