Sortie Report (Form 541)
P O S T A G R A M. "N" ------------------
TO: H.Q. R.A.F. M.E.FROM: S.I.O. , 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.SERIAL NO: 21 SQUADRON/223DATE: 12th. MARCH 1943. OPREP No. 223 for period ending 1800 hours on 12th. March, 1943. ------------------------------------------
A - K Nil
Comm. (1 Baltimore) 1 hour
T.O.O. 1800 hours
sgd. J.L. Bester Capt. Senior Intelligence Officer 21 Squadron S.A.A.F.
Transcriber's Notes
- H.Q. R.A.F. M.E
- Headquarters, Royal Air Force, Middle East.
- SERIAL NO
- 21 SQUADRON/223: The unique administrative serial number assigned to this specific postagram communication.
- OPREP No. 223
- Operational Report Number 223, the standardized daily report format used to transmit a squadron's mission results and flight activity to higher command.
A - K Nil: Standardized report sections covering tactical data such as targets, mission times, and bomb loads. The "Nil" entry confirms that no combat sorties were executed by the squadron during the 24-hour reporting period ending at 1800 hours on 12 March 1943.
Comm. (1 Baltimore) 1 hour: Communication flight. Refers to a non-combat logistical, transport, or ferry mission totaling 1 hour of flight time conducted by a single Martin Baltimore aircraft.