Sortie Report (Form 541)
P O S T A G R A M "H" -----------------
To : H.Q. R.A.F. M.E.From : S.I.O. 21 Squadron, S.A.A.F.Serial No. : 21 Sqdn/217Date : 6 MAR 43. OPREP No. 217 for period ending 1800 hrs. 6 MAR 43. ----------------------------------------------------
A to K NIL.COMM. : NIL. T.O.O. 1800 hrs.
(Handwritten Signature: [Illegible]) for Capt. S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.
Transcriber's Notes
- H.Q. R.A.F. M.E
- Headquarters, Royal Air Force, Middle East.
- OPREP No. 217
- Operational Report Number 217, the standardized daily report format utilized to transmit a squadron's mission results and flight activity to higher command.
- COMM
- NIL: Communication flight. Indicates that no non-combat logistical, transport, or ferry flights were conducted by squadron aircraft during the reporting period.
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S.I.O. 21 Squadron, S.A.A.F.: Senior Intelligence Officer of No. 21 Squadron, South African Air Force. This staff officer was responsible for the collation of tactical intelligence and the preparation of operational reports for the unit, then equipped with Martin Baltimore light bombers.