Friday, 23 July 1943

21 Squadron War Diary

Hal Far, Malta

1605 Twelve Baltimores led by Capt. Stuart raided RANDAZZO Village. Bombs fell on SOUTH of village and some amongst railway buildings. No A.A. or enemy fighters seen. A few A.A. bursts were seen as the formation crossed the bomb line.“Oprep” No.348, Sortie Report and Crew List.‍

Transcriber's Notes

Capt: Captain.
A.A: Anti-Aircraft.

Abbreviations and Technical Terms Expanded

Flown on July 23, 1943 (D+13), this mission took place as the Allied strategy shifted from rapid sweeping maneuvers (following the fall of Palermo the previous day) to a war of attrition against the "Etna Line".

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