To : H.Q. R.A.F. M.E.
From : S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.
Serial No. : 21 Sqdn/239
Date : 25 MAR 43.
OPREP No. 239 for period ending 1800 hrs. 25 MAR 43.
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A Dispersed A/C on DJEBEL TEBAGA NORTH L.G.
B 6 Baltimores of 21 Squadron, S.A.A.F.
6 Bostons of 12 Squadron, S.A.A.F.
6 Bostons of 24 Squadron, S.A.A.F.
C (1) Medium level bombing.
(11) 8000 ft.
(111) 1200 hrs.
D (1) 36 x 250 lb. GP 43 Det. (Rods)
(11) 2500 rounds .303 ammunition.
(111) Baltimores bombed on box leader. Bombs fell in a good
pattern among dispersed A/C in blast shelters on the
SE dispersal area of the L.G. Bombing stick started
EAST of the wadi and ended across the Main Road (WEST
of the L.G.)
Near miss by one bomb on large A/C.
Near miss on A/C in and out of blast shelters.
Two hits on road SW of L.G.
E One small hole in one A/C (Ack/Ack)
One A/C damaged Cat.2 as result of fighter action.
F Nil.
G One ME 109 F destroyed by top gunners in Baltimore Box.
H (1) 1107 hrs.
(11) 12 hrs. 18 mins.
J Weather and visibility good. No cloud.
K H.A.A. and L.A.A. fairly intense and fairly accurate
over the target area.
Approx. 10 guns in plantation at TZ 1455.
4 guns at TZ 2435.
COMM. : Nil.
T.O.O. 1800 hrs. 25 MAR 43.
(Handwritten Signature: [Illegible]) for Capt.
S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.
P O S T A G R A M "B 2"
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To : H.Q. R.A.F. M.E.
From : S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.
Serial No. : 21 Sqdn/239
Date : 25 MAR 43.
OPREP No. 239 for period ending 1800 hrs. 25 MAR 43.
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A Dispersed A/C on DJEBEL TEBA…
