To: SCOR OFFICER AHQ MALTA.
HQ. RAF ME.
HQ. NAAF (attention 23rd SCORU)
NATAF (attention 2nd Command Unit 23rd SCORU)
From: SIO. 21 SQUADRON ADV.
Ref: 21 Sqdn/ 358
OPREP NO. 358 for period ending 1230 hrs 31 JULY 43.
MAP REF. PATERNO SHEET 269.
A. Formation off at 1005 hrs attacked ROADS IN ST MARIE DI LICODIA from 10500 on Course 355/0100 at 1122 hrs LT. Landed 1221 hrs. The target was straddled, numerous buildings hit. The Eastern part of village was covered in dust and smoke from bomb bursts. The formation leader evaded moderate but accurate HAA climbing and turning and diving. Visibility Poor. NO cloud over target.
B. 12 Baltimores: 2 Mk 3, 9 Mk 3A, 1 Mk 4.
C. NIL.
D. 25 hours.
E. (1) 2 Mk 3: 6400 x .30, 4600 x .303.
9 Mk 3A: 28800 x .30, 6300 x .5, 2700 x .303.
1 Mk 4: 3200 x .30, 700 x .5, 300 x .303.
(ii) (iii) NIL.
F. (1) 2 Mk 3 : 12 x 250 GP 47 Dets, 27 Pistols.
9 Mk 3A: 54 x 250 GP do do
1 Mk 4 : 6 x 250 GP do do
(ii) as in (1)
(iii) (iv) NIL.
G. (i)(ii) NIL (iii) 1 Mk 3A (FA271) minor damage.
H to Z. NIL.
(Signature: J. S. Bester) Capt.
SIO. 21 SQUADRON. SAAF.
To: SCOR OFFICER AHQ MALTA.
HQ. RAF ME.
HQ. NAAF (attention 23rd SCORU)
NATAF (attention 2nd Command Unit 23rd SCORU)
From: SIO. 21 SQUADRON ADV.
Ref: 21 Sqdn/ 358
OPREP NO. 358 for period ending 1230 hrs 31 JULY 43.
MAP REF. PATERNO SHEET 269.
A. Formation off at 1005 hrs attacked ROADS IN ST MARIE DI LICODIA from 10500 on Course 355/0100 at 1122 hrs LT. Landed 1221 hrs. The target was straddled,…
