Arriving in the thick of an unpleasant dust-storm, a special dispatch rider brought details of the move of artisan personnel to KASFAREET. We are to advise Air Headquarters Egypt and H.Q. R.A.F. M.E. when the contingents are ready to leave.
Owing to weather conditions it was not possible to start taking down tents which are to be used for the accommodation of the personnel at KASFAREET and SHANDUR. Twenty five selected artisans will comprise the maintenance section for SHANDUR (they are to assist in the maintenance of 223 squadron aircraft) and 70 men are to proceed to 107 M.U. where they will be engaged in the maintenance and building of Baltimore aircraft.
As we will doubtless have a long wait for our own machines, this will be time well spent by the ground personnel who will gain valuable experience in the assembly and maintenance work of these aircraft.
We had two shows today. The first show was on the road leading away from MARETH Village. Oprep. No. 232, Sortie Report, and Crew List.
We sent 12 Baltis, led by Maj. JANDRELL, and there were also six Bostons from the other S.A. Squadrons. The target was very poor as not more than 12 vehicles were seen on the entire GABES-MARETH Road. Four aircraft were slightly holed by A/A.
In the afternoon we sent six aircraft with 12 Bostons to Bomb M.T.in and around the Wadi at KATTANA. The target once more was very poor. Oprep. No.233. Sortie report and Crew List. Bombs fell near the causeway and a couple of M.T. The Heavy A/A was intense but inaccurate. F/Sgt. MOORE, J. who is SMITH’s gunner, was wounded in the buttock by some splinters. He was landed at NOFFATIA and left at the M.R.S.
e had two shows today. The first show was on the road leading away from MARETH Village. Oprep. No. 232, Sortie Report, and Crew List.
We sent 12 Baltis, led by Maj. JANDRELL, and there were also six Bostons from the other S.A. Squadrons. The target was very poor as not more than 12 vehicles were seen on the entire GABES-MARETH Road. Four aircraft were slightly holed by A/A.
In the afternoon we sent six aircraft with 12 Bostons to Bomb M.T.in and around the Wadi at KATTARA. The target once more was very poor. Oprep. No.233. Sortie report and Crew List. Bombs fell near the causeway and a couple of M.T. The Heavy A/A was intense but inaccurate. F/Sgt. MOORE, J. who is SMITH’s gunner, was wounded in the buttock by some splinters. He was landed at NOFFATIA and left at the M.R.S.
Nil operations owing to rain. Capt. Adam, Lieut. Mackay (pilots), W.O.11. Lombard, W.O.11. Ferreira, W.O.11. Bender, F/Sgt. West, F/Sgt. Sheppard (gunners), A/Sgt. Towey (Clerk-Intelligence), and A/Cpl. Skinner (wireless mechanic) reported for duty.