Sortie Report (Form 541)
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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/221Date : 10 MAR 43 OPREP No. 221 for period ending 1800 hrs. 10 MAR 43. ----------------------------------------------------
A to K NIL.COMM. : 7 hrs. 00 mins. (Squadron move EL ASSA to ZUARA) 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. 221
- Operational Report Number 221, the standardized daily report format used to transmit a squadron's mission results and flight activity to higher command.
- COMM
- 7 hrs. 00 mins. (Squadron move EL ASSA to ZUARA): Communication flight. In this context, it refers to the logistical effort of ferrying the squadron's aircraft and aircrews. The 7 hours of flight time represents the cumulative total for aircraft ferried during the relocation.
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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 staff officer was responsible for synthesizing tactical intelligence data and preparing official reports for the unit, which was operating Martin Baltimore light bombers during this phase.