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Operation No. 6

SHIP IN BARDIA HARBOUR

Over target: 0744 hrs 1 aircraft

Operational Record

Duty
Photographic Recce. of ship in Bardia Harbour.
Committed
1 Glenn Martin Maryland
Airborne
0624 hrs
Returned
1001 hrs
From
L.G. 021
Day / night
Day
Casualties
–
Air defences
Fairly intense, but behind and above.
One Maryland recced Bardia Harbour at a height of 21000'. There was a good deal of cloud, but a useful gap allowed a good look at the ship. This had moved about 200 hards Southwards, and changed its fore and aft direction to 340 degrees and 160 degrees. A clear message was immediately sent back by the Wireless Operator Gunner. Photos were taken. The Aircraft returned to base, with a call at Group Headquarters en route, without incident.