Sortie Report (Form 541)
FROM : S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F. 82TO : H.Q. M.A.A.F. ( ATTENTION OPERATIONS RECORDS)H.Q. M.A.T.A.F. ( SCORU)S.A.O.A. ADV. S.A.A.F. H.Q. C.M.F.W.I.O. 3 SA WING S.A.A.F.DATE : 18th FEBRUARY, 1945REF. : 21S/934OPREP NO. 934 FOR THE PERIOD 11:2:45 TO 2100HRS. ON THE 17:2:4514th FEBRUARY, 1945:- W:- (i) 4 Marauders III (ii) NilX:- (1) 4.40 Hrs. (ii) NilYtoZ Nil S.F. Wyllie LT. Capt. S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.
Transcriber's Notes
- S.I.O
- Squadron Intelligence Officer. The officer responsible for operational intelligence and unit record maintenance.
- H.Q. M.A.A.F
- Headquarters, Mediterranean Allied Air Forces.
- OPREP
- Operational Report. A mandatory daily summary of flight activity.
- Marauders III
- British Commonwealth designation for the Martin B-26G Marauder medium bomber.
S.A.O.A. ADV. S.A.A.F. H.Q. C.M.F.: Senior Air Officer Administration, Advanced South African Air Force Headquarters, Central Mediterranean Force.
W.I.O. 3 SA WING: Wing Intelligence Officer, 3 SAAF Wing. This formation controlled the tactical employment of 12, 21, 24, and 30 Squadrons SAAF.