P O S T A G R A M "I"
To : H.Q. R.A.F. M.E.
From : S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.
Serial No. : 21 Sqdn/256
Date : 7 APR 43.
<u>OPREP No. 256 for period ending 1800 hrs. 7 APR 43</u>
A Retreating MT on road between Z 0296 and Z 0996.
(Ref. Map: TUNISIA 1:500,000 SFAX)
B 16 Baltimores.
C (1) Medium level bombing.
(11) 7500 ft.
(111) 1640 hrs.
D (1) 96 x 250 lb. GP 43 Det. (Rods)
(11) Nil.
(111) The formation attacked in three boxes. The leading
box bombed across the road from Z 0296 towards Z 0998.
The other two boxes attacked the road in similar runs
slightly further EAST. There were 20 to 30 large
vehicles dispersed on and alongside the road. One
direct hit on one vehicle is claimed.
E Nil.
F Nil.
G Nil.
H (1) 1545 hrs.
(11) 24 hrs. 00 mins.
J General Weather fair. No cloud.
K A few bursts of LAA was seen below the formation.
(Three enemy fighters were seen, one being identified
as FW 190. Escort seemed to be engaged in combat.)
Comm. Nil.
T.O.O. 1800 hrs. 7 APR 43.
[Handwritten Signature] Capt.
S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.
P O S T A G R A M "I"
To : H.Q. R.A.F. M.E.
From : S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.
Serial No. : 21 Sqdn/256
Date : 7 APR 43.
<u>OPREP No. 256 for period ending 1800 hrs. 7 APR 43</u>
A Retreating MT on road between Z 0296 and Z 0996.
(Ref. Map: TUNISIA 1:500,000 SFAX)
B 16 Baltimores.
C (1) Medium level bombing.
(11) 7500 ft.
(111) 1640 hrs.
D (1) 96 x 250 lb. GP 43 Det. (Rods)
(11) Nil.
(111) The fo…
