21 Squadron War Diary
2nd Cont. 1420 hrs Biferno, Italy
Twelve Baltimores took off by 14.20 hours to attack FOLIGNO Marshalling Yards. Rendezvous was made with 223 Squadron. The formation bombed in two boxes line astern straddling the North portion of target in close pattern, with direct hits on power station and railroad yards. Three explosions observed followed by fires on the Eastern edge of target. Twelve Spitfires provided close escort and there was no enemy opposition. All the Aircraft returned to base by 16.40 hours. Sortie Report No. 616.A S.A.A.F. Spitfire pilot, after shooting down a German Recce plane early in the morning, landed on this 'drome and had breakfast in the Officers’ Mess.Capts. ROBINSON & MEAKER (Pilots), Lieut. KOTZÉ (Observer), W.Os, RAUTENBACH & ELLIOT (A.Gs.) reported for duty. Major PRITCHARD and Major Craig ANDERSON brought some good news about replacements, on returning from an official visit to BARI.Capt. UNGER, S.A.A.F. in charge of Gas Defence paid the Squadron a visit. Squadron Routine Order No. 28/44.