21 Squadron War Diary
1042 hrs Iesi, Italy
Twelve Marauders airborne from IESI at 10.42 hours, led by Major HAMLET, to attack the TREVISO Engine Sheds. After meeting their escort of six Mustangs over FANO set course for target. First box - stick started with two or three direct hits on track and overshooting in built up area North of Railway lines (G.629759 - G.630762). Several direct hits on buildings and much brown smoke resulted.Two near misses with 250 lbs (spinners) on Engine Sheds were also observed. Bombs from the second box fell in a long pattern straddling railroad lines, with two direct hits or near misses on semi-circular Engine Sheds and various hits on Marshalling Yards and buildings. No enemy opposition encountered and all aircraft landed by 13.08 hours. Sortie Report No. 890.Squadron Routine Order 114/44.