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 WING S.A.A.F.REF. : 21S/928DATE : 4th FEBRUARY, 1945OPREP NO. 928 FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 2100 HRS. ON THE 3rd FEB. 1945.A TO Z N I L. S.F. Wyllie LT. CAPT. S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.
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Transcriber's Notes
- S.I.O
- Squadron Intelligence Officer. The officer responsible for operational intelligence and the compilation of official reports.
- M.A.A.F
- Mediterranean Allied Air Forces. The overarching command established to coordinate all Allied air operations in the Mediterranean Theatre.
- OPREP
- Operational Report. A daily summary required by higher command to track unit activity.
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 WING S.A.A.F.: Wing Intelligence Officer, 3 South African Air Force Wing. This formation oversaw the tactical employment of 12, 21, 24, and 30 Squadrons.