21 Squadron War Diary
0000 hrs Pescara, Italy
24 Marauders off from PESCARA during the day to attack enemy positions near RIMINI. The first twelve aircraft in boxes of four attacked an area 2000 x 4000 yards with its centre at R.730930. Boxes bombed individually from 12,000 feet. First and third boxes, all bombs in centre of Western half of target area; 2nd box along the N.E. edge of target. Slight, heavy A.A. encountered, fairly accurate for third box and two aircraft were holed.The second 12 aircraft, in boxes of four, briefed to attack 60 Gun positions. All three formations straddled centre of target area scoring direct hits on buildings, roads and railway lines. One aircraft returned early with all bombs owing to U/s. hydraulic system. 2 x 1000 lbs. bombs hung-up and were jettisoned in sea. Slight, inaccurate heavy A.A. encountered. Last aircraft down by 16.17 hours.Sortie Report No. 832.