Sortie Report (Form 541)
P O S T A G R A M "I" -----------------
To : H.Q. R.A.F. M.E.From : S.I.O. 21 Squadron, S.A.A.F.Serial No. : 21 Sqdn/218Date : 7 MAR 43 OPREP No. 218 for period ending 1800 hrs. 7 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. 218
- Operational Report Number 218, the standardized daily report format for transmitting mission outcomes to higher command.
- COMM
- NIL: Communication. Denotes that no non-combat logistical, ferry, or transport flights were conducted by squadron aircraft during the 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 officer was responsible for the collation of tactical intelligence and the formal reporting of squadron results, then operating Martin Baltimore light bombers.