Sortie Report (Form 541)
- Date
- 30 JUN 43
P O S T A G R A M.[Handwritten annotation] W[Handwritten signature] J. S. de Beer172To: H.Q. R.A.F. M.E.From: S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.Serial No: 21 Sqdn/321Date: 30 JUN 43OPREP NO. 321 for period ending 1800 hrs. 30 JUN 43.A to K NIL.Comm. NIL.T.O.O. 1800 hrs 30 JUN 43.[Signature] J. S. de Beer Capt.S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F."X"173GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUMMARYFOR PERIOD1.6.43. to 30.6.43.Days in operation 30No. of Sorties 96Total Op. Hours 149Fuel Expended (Galls) 22,403S.A.A. Expended 400Bombs dropped 500 lbs. 288250 lbs. 72AIRCRAFT.Average available 19.5Lowest No. available 18Serviceability percentageon available aircraft 97.6%Wrecked by enemy action -Wrecked by other causes -ENEMY AIRCRAFTDestroyed -PERSONNELKilled -Wounded (adm. to Hospital) 1Missing -Missing (Prisoner of War) -Missing (Believed Killed) -CASUALTIES. (Wounded)No. 87601 Sgt. McQueen W.C. (RCAF)21 SQUADRON SAAF (Unit).(eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 11/5/43Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this return 2Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe gehegNo. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.C285017 PTE BOSWELL I 21 SQUADRON Contra Sec 15 (1) (a) M.D.C. 2/6/43 ABSENTING HIMSELF WITHOUT LEAVE WHILST ON ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE FIELD IN THAT HE AT APPROX. 16.30 HRS ON 2/6/43 IN THAT 21 SQUADRON SAAF ABSENTED HIMSELF FROM CAMP UNTIL 21.00 HRS.C285017 PTE BOSWELL I " CONTRA SEC 19 M.D.C. 4/6/43 DRUNKENNESS WHILST ON ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE FIELD IN THAT HE AT APPROX. 08.00 HRS ON THE 4/6/43 IN 21 SQUADRON WAS DRUNK WHILE ON DUTY. HE WAS SENTENCED TO UNDERGO FIELD PUNISHMENT FOR 28 DAYS ON BOTH CHARGES.(Date) (Datum) [Signature] 9/6/43[Signature] MajorSignature of Commanding Officer(Handtekening van Bevelvoerder.)21 Squadron(Unit—Eenheid.)S.A.A.F.(Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.)(Brig., div., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)17421 SQUADRON SAAF (Unit).(eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 11/5/43Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this return 2Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe gehegNo. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.)228462 CPL SNEESBY F 21 SQUADRON CONTRA SEC 19 M.D.C. 4/6/43 DRUNKENNESS. SEVERE REPRIMAND BY LT. COL. C.S. COPPEN D.F.C. O/C 21 SQUADRON.C285214 PTE PORTLAND J. " " " 28 DAYS FIELD PUNISHMENT.C28427 " HENDRICKS M " " " 28 DAYS FIELD PUNISHMENT.238101 " PHILMAN T " " " 28 DAYS FIELD PUNISHMENT.C283310 " MALAAI G " " " 28 DAYS FIELD PUNISHMENT.319352 " KLAASEN A " " " 28 DAYS FIELD PUNISHMENT.287994 " VISAGIE J " " " 28 DAYS FIELD PUNISHMENT.318986 " FREDRICKS MV " " " 28 DAYS FIELD PUNISHMENT.302648 " MINNIE F " " " 28 DAYS FIELD PUNISHMENT.316458 " SPEAKE R " CONTRA SEC 15(1)(a) M.D.C. 2/6/43 ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE. FORFEITS 28 DAYS ORDINARY PAY UNDER SEC. 46(2) D. M.D.C. BY LT. COL. C.S. COPPEN D.F.C. O/C 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.287723 PTE PETERS J " " 2/6/432867264 PTE SCHOLTZ C " " 4/6/43(Date) (Datum) [Signature] 4/6/43[Signature] Signature of Commanding Officer(Handtekening van Bevelvoerder.)21 SQUADRON(Unit—Eenheid.)S.A.A.F.(Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.)(Brig., div., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)175ATTACHED SHEET No. 221 SQUADRON (Unit).(eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 11/5/1943Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this return 2Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe gehegNo. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.)C283347 PTE FRYER F. 21 SQUADRON CONTRA SEC 15(1)(a) M.D.C. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE. 2/6/43 FORFEITS 28 DAYS ORDINARY PAY UNDER SEC 46(2) D M.D.C. BY LT. COL. C.S. COPPEN D.F.C. O/C 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.C301368 PTE HARRIS E. do do 2/6/43 doC288004 " ISAAKS J do do do doC280407 " THYS D. do do do do(Date) (Datum) 4/6/43 [Signature] ..../Adjutant[Signature] 21 SQUADRON (Unit—Eenheid.)Signature of Commanding Officer S.A.A.F.(Handtekening van Bevelvoerder.) (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.)(Brig., div., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)17621 SQUADRON (Unit).(eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 11/5/1943Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this returnAantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe gehegNo. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.)118325 Sgt. SMALLMAN S. 21 Squadron INJURY TO RIGHT SHOULDER 2/6/43 DISCHARGED R.M.S. REPORTED BACK FOR DUTY CAS. 83/43 REFERS.(Date) (Datum) 4/6/43 [Signature] ..../Adjutant[Signature] 21 SQUADRON (Unit—Eenheid.)Signature of Commanding Officer SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE(Handtekening van Bevelvoerder.) (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.)(Brig., div., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)1776499 (Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)21 Squadron (Unit). Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 11/5/1943.(eenheid). Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this returnAantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe gehegCASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.Detail of casualties to other ranks which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotion (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, field punishment, forfeiture of pay, etc., leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items affecting a soldier's service.Besonderhede van verliese van minderes sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegsverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, ontruimpos, ens., bevorderings (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, veldstraf, verbeuring van soldy, ens., verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en enige ander besonderhede in verband met die soldaat se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.C288409 CPL. FISHER F 21 Squadron 21/5/43 Admitted 2.5 M.R.S.C301103 PTE BARTMAN F do INJURY IN ACCIDENT 26/5/43 ADMITTED 2.5 M.R.S. EVAC 14 C.C.S.C288409 CPL FISHER F do 28/5/43 EX 2.5 M.R.S. RETURNED TO UNIT FOR DUTYC301664 PTE BLANENBERG M. do MALARIA 16/5/43 DISC. NO 5 B.M.H. REPORTED BACK FOR DUTYC285058 " VAN WILLING do INJURY IN ACCIDENT 31/5/43 ADMITTED 2.5 M.R.S. EVAC BY 14 C.C.S.C28814 CPL. CLOETE N do 31/5/43 do.C301051 PTE. JANTJIES P.S. do TAKEN OFF STRENGTH 16/3/43 EVAC 24 M.R.S. (INEFFECTIVE) POSTED SAAF-N.(Date) (Datum) 4/6/43 [Signature] ..../Adjutant[Signature] 21 SQUADRON (Unit—Eenheid.)Signature of Commanding Officer SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE(Handtekening van Bevelvoerder.) (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.)(Brig., div., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)17816/4(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)21 SQUADRON (Unit). Date of last D.D. 643 rendered 18/6/1942(eenheid). Datum van vorige D.D. 643Number of sheets attached to this returnAantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe gehegCASUALTY RETURN—OFFICERS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—OFFISIERE.Detail of casualties to officers which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotion (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items connected with an officer's service.Besonderhede van verliese van offisiere sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegsverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, ontruimpos, ens., bevorderings (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en enige ander besonderhede in verband met die offisier se diens.Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.102985V MAJOR FEATHERSTONE S.E. 21 SQUADRON CHANGE OF ADDRESS 15/4/43 NEW ADDRESS:NEXT OF KIN. MRS: P.E. FEATHERSTONE (WIFE)c/o MRS. M.V. STEWART,186 INNES ROAD,DURBAN NATAL S.A.A1 SQUADRON CASUALTY RETURNSERIAL 42/43 DATED 13/4/43REFERS. THIS CHANGE OF ADDRESSHAS NOT YET APPEARED IN PART II ORDERS(Date) (Datum) 18/6/43 [Signature] ..../Adjutant[Signature] 21 SQUADRON (Unit—Eenheid.)Signature of Commanding Officer SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE(Handtekening van Bevelvoerder.) (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.)(Brig., div., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)179