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 SA WING S.A.A.F.REF. : 21S/ 933DATE : 13th FEBRUARY, 1945OPREP NO. 933 FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 9:2:45 to 12:2:45A TO Z N I L. S.L. Boshoff CAPT. S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.
Transcriber's Notes
- S.I.O
- Squadron Intelligence Officer. The primary officer responsible for evaluating operational intelligence and maintaining unit records.
- M.A.A.F
- Mediterranean Allied Air Forces. The high-level command structure overseeing all Allied air operations in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations (MTO).
- OPREP
- Operational Report. A daily administrative requirement summarizing all squadron flight 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 SA WING S.A.A.F.: Wing Intelligence Officer, 3 SAAF Wing. This formation exerted tactical control over 12, 21, 24, and 30 Squadrons.