Saturday, 26 August 1944

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21 Squadron War Diary

1512 hrs Pescara, Italy
24 Marauders, in formations of four aircraft each, took off from Pescara during the day to attack Gun Positions West of Pesaro in support of the Army. Photographic results prove that the target area was well covered. First three formations encountered slight, inaccurate, heavy ack-ack over target, but thereafter no enemy opposition was encountered. Last sortie of the day completed by 15.12 hours. Sortie Report No. 807.W.O. Leipoldt (A.G.) who left as O.T.E. at Campo Marina reported for duty on his second tour.Lieut. FAIRWEATHER returned to the Squadron for duty.

Transcriber's Notes

W.O
Warrant Officer.
A.G
Air Gunner.
O.T.E
Likely "On Temporary Employment" or "Operational Training Establishment".

Abbreviations Expanded:

Observations about Individuals:

W.O. Leipoldt (A.G.): His return for a "second tour" after a period of instruction or temporary duty at Campomarino reflects the high attrition and constant need for experienced air gunners in medium bomber units during this intense phase of the Italian Campaign.

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