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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.