Sortie Report (Form 541)
FROM : S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.TO : 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.REF. : 21 S/929DATE : 6th FEBRUARY, 1945OPREP NO. 929 FOR THE PERIOD 4:2:45 to 2100 HRS. ON THE 5:2:45A TO Z N I L S.F. Wyllie LT. CAPT. S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.
FROM : S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.TO : 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.REF. : 21S/930DATE : 7th FEBRUARY, 1945OPREP NO. 930 FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 2100 HRS. ON THE 6:2:45A TO V : N I LW : (i) 2 Marauders III (ii) NilX : (i) .50 Hrs. (ii) NilY to Z : NIL. S.F. Wyllie LT. CAPT. S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.
Transcriber's Notes
- S.I.O
- Squadron Intelligence Officer. Primary officer responsible for intelligence assessment and reporting.
- M.A.A.F
- Mediterranean Allied Air Forces.
- OPREP
- Operational Report. A daily summary of mission activity or lack thereof.
- 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 South African Wing. This was the higher administrative and tactical formation for 21 Squadron.