A second preliminary visit by the squadron was paid to our new camp site when Major RECK accompanied by the Transport and Defence Officers of the squadron went over to KASFAREET. Contact was made with the Station O.C.and Adjutant and the site discussed. The camp site is bounded by a runway on the main KASFAREET 'drome running S.S.E. – N.N.W. on the one side, a railway line on the other side and laterally by a Bofors gun site and the camp of another squadron. This provided a very restricted area for the entire squadron and permission was obtained to extend the camp over the railway line, the additional space being reserved for dispersal of M.T., stores, specialist vehicles and for the Cape Corps lines. It was apparent though, that even with this additional area the space for the main camp would be restricted. However, "orders is orders" and an advance party was sent off this afternoon to clear the campsite and to arrange for the pitching of tents.
We did two shows today. The first formation of twelve Baltimores were led by Major CORMACK and took off at 0828 hours to bomb REGALBUTO village. Both boxes undershot slightly, but direct hits were scored on a large building on corner in centre of village and on buildings in S.W. area. NO A.A. encountered.
“Oprep” No. 351, Sortie Report and Crew List.
Rear Party
This was a happy day for the airmen as 42 replacements reported for duty. 63 N.M.C details reported for duty. There was a big celebration in the Airmen's Mess in the evening.