Capt. Potgieter left by road to 108 M.U to ferry another of the Malta aircraft to the squadron for the final polishing up of the remaining crews prior to their proceeding to MALTA.
The squadron concert party "21 Silly Sandphonies" gave a concert to capacity gathering at No. 5 S.A. General Hospital, HELMIAH. The boys were in grand form and all the items were received with tumultuous applause. The patients and staff thoroughly enjoyed themselves and there is no doubt that functions of this nature are really appreciated by hospital audiences.
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12 Baltimores led by Major SCHRAVESANDE took off to attack gun position No. 17 on PANTELLERIA Island. The target was attacked in two boxes of six, the leading box dropped their bombs to the left of the target and in the sea. No. 2. box overshot, but few bombs actually hit the target. The stick of bombs was too long, A.A, moderate but very inaccurate. No enemy fighters seen.
Oprep. No. 309 Sortie Report and Crew List.
1915
12 Baltimores (2 Boxes of six) led by Capt. STUART on a raid on PANTELLERIA Island (Gun position F.1710-18) A new method in bombing was adopted. Vic leaders aimed independently, No.’s 2 & 3 Vic’s dropped 2 bombs in salvos on Vic Leaders’ second bomb and No. 3 & 4 in quick succession. The Vic Leaders’ bombs were dropped in a very short stick. This was tried in order to attain a larger concentration and also to minimise errors, The bombing was not completely successful and the bombs fell slightly to the left of target. One gun pit was straddled. No A.A. was seen but a few enemy fighters made an appearance after leaving the target.
Oprep. No. 301 Sortie Report & Crew List.
Railway Bridges at CATTOLICA and CHIARAVALLE were attacked during two sorties. Excellent results were observed and enemy opposition was negligible. Sortie Reports Nos. 712 & 713.
Squadron Routine Order No. 55/44