Thursday, 17 August 1944

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21 Squadron War Diary

0910 hrs Pescara, Italy
Twelve Marauders airborne at 09.10 hours to attack Railroad Bridge near ROVIGO. The raid was led by Major MEAKER. The Leader's bombsight went U/s. and the second box moved up and took over. The first box straddled bridge in centre, but no direct hits were observed. Second box right hand error with possible direct hit. No enemy aircraft or flak encountered.All aircraft returned by 12.20 hours. Sortie Report No. 798.Squadron Routine Order No. 75/44.

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