The Adjutant, Major. O'BRIEN, returned to-day from a brief visit to Headquarters, S.A.A.F., with the news that the squadron may shortly expect some replacements out of the draft that recently arrived in the Middle East. This is gratifying news as a number of personnel have completed up to fifteen months on active service and are eligible for replacement.
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Two Baltimores took off on a night raid on SCIACCA L.G. The target was indicated by flares and it is considered that all bombs dropped in the target area. Spasmodic and inaccurate A. A. encountered also four searchlights.
"Oprep” No.328, Sortie Report and Crew List
The Squadron was visited by Major TURNBULL in connection with the replacement of R.T.U. and non-signee ground personnel.
One raid to-day. Twelve Baltis airborne at 09.06 hours to bomb RIMINI Jetty with close escort of eight Spits. First box undershot slightly, most bombs fell amongst built up areas starting one black fire and small explosions. Second box overshot, bombs falling into sea beyond jetty. All aircraft landed by 12.00 hours. Sortie Report No. 753.
Another air raid alarm sounded at 12.10 hours, all clear sounded 20 minutes later. Becoming quite a habit these alarms. Usual Squadron routine.