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/216Date : 5 MAR 43. OPREP No. 216 for period ending 1800 hrs. 5 MAR 43. ----------------------------------------------------
A to K NIL.COMM. : 1 hr. 30 mins. (1 Baltimore). 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. 216
- Operational Report Number 216, the standardized daily report format utilized to transmit a squadron's mission results and flight activity to higher command.
- COMM
- 1 hr. 30 mins. (1 Baltimore): Communication flight. Refers to a non-combat logistical, transport, or ferry mission totaling 1 hour and 30 minutes of flight time conducted by a single Martin Baltimore aircraft.
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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 data and preparing daily operational summaries for the unit, then primarily operating Martin Baltimore light bombers.