Sortie Report (Form 541)
186 C O N F I D E N T I A L .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.)W.I.O. 3 S A WING.REF. 21S/982.DATE. 31st MARCH 1945.OPREP NO. 982 FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 2100 HRS ON THE 30th MARCH 1945.A. TO V. NIL.W. : (i) 4 MARAUDERS 111 (ii) NIL.X. : (i) 7.05 HRS. (ii) NIL.Y TO Z. NIL. S. L. Bosch [Signed]
6----------------------- CAPTAIN.S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.Handwritten Marginalia / Stamps: * Folio Number: 186 (Handwritten, Top Right). * Reference Stamp:
Transcriber's Notes
- S.I.O
- Squadron Intelligence Officer. In this instance, Captain S. L. Bosch, responsible for compiling mission data and reporting to higher command.
- H.Q. M.A.T.A.F
- Headquarters, Mediterranean Allied Tactical Air Force.
- MARAUDERS 111
- Refers to the Martin B-26 Marauder Mark III, a medium bomber utilized by other squadrons within 3 Wing SAAF. The inclusion of four Marauders flying 7.05 hours indicates non-offensive wing-level activity, such as ferrying or training, during a period of operational pause for the unit's Baltimores.
MC/GP (Medium Capacity / General Purpose): Standard high-explosive ordnance, typically 250lb or 500lb bombs, carried by Baltimore crews for the destruction of rail and logistical targets.