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Sortie Report (Form 541)

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TO : HQ RAF MEFROM : 21 Sqdn. S A A F.,SERIAL NO : 21 Sqd/ 187DATE : 4 Feb 1943. 71 Oprep No. 187 for period ending 1800 hrs on 4.2.43:
A to K Nil.Comm. 1 Hr 30 Mins. (Handwritten Signature: [Illegible]) Capt. 21 Squadron, S A A F., S I O .

Transcriber's Notes

HQ RAF ME
Headquarters, Royal Air Force, Middle East.
Oprep No. 187
Operational Report No. 187, the administrative summary recording the unit's tactical results for the 24-hour cycle ending at 1800 hours on 4 February 1943.
Nil
Indicates that no combat sorties (bombing or tactical reconnaissance) were conducted against enemy forces during the reporting period.
Comm
Communication flight. Refers to non-combat logistical, transport, or liaison missions conducted outside of tactical requirements.

21 Sqdn. S A A F.: No. 21 Squadron of the South African Air Force, a light bomber unit then operating Martin Baltimore Mk. III aircraft.