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/910DATE : 17th JANUARY, 1945OPREP NO. 910 FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 2100 ON THE 16th JAN. 1945.A TO Z NIL[Handwritten Signature: K.A.W. Quirk] CAPT.S.I.O. 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.
Transcriber's Notes
- S.I.O
- Squadron Intelligence Officer. Responsible for briefing/debriefing crews and compiling Operational Reports (OPREPs).
- M.A.A.F
- Mediterranean Allied Air Forces. The overarching command structure for Allied air operations in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations (MTO).
- OPREP
- Operational Report. A daily summary of mission results or lack thereof.
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: Wing Intelligence Officer, 3 South African Wing. 21 Squadron operated as part of this Wing alongside 12, 24, and 30 Squadrons SAAF.