Sunday, 21 May 1944

21 Squadron War Diary

21st Cont. Biferno, Italy
Two raids were carried out to-day in support of the Army. On the first operation intense, heavy ack-ack was encountered and one of our aircraft, piloted by Lieut. SWART, sustained a direct hit over the target. Three parachutes were seen to open, two possibly on fire. Lieut. SWART, pilot, Lieut. HURNDALL, observer, W.O.1. VOGEL, WT/AG, with the exception of the A.G. W.O.11. PEENA who had been with the Unit some time, were newcomers to the Squadron, this only being their second operation.The second sortie was a very successful attack on two Bridges near SUBIACCO. Sortie Reports Nos. 682 & 683.

Transcriber's Notes

W.O.1
Warrant Officer Class 1.
WT/AG
Wireless Operator / Air Gunner.
A.G
Air Gunner.
W.O.11
Typographical error for W.O.II (Warrant Officer Class 2).
W.O. 11
Warrant Officer Class II.

The Anzio Breakout (Cisterna):

Deep Interdiction Strategy:

Personnel & Administration:

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