F/Lt. TAYLOR of Air Headquarters Egypt called this morning with a view to arrange training for the aircrew of the squadron. He advised the Adjutant that he had been informed by Air Headquarters Egypt that there were ten Baltimores at KASFAREET for 21 Squadron. The position became even more confused shortly after F/Lt. TAYLOR's visit when a telephone call from Wing Commander DAVIDSON of Air Headquarters, Egypt, was received asking whether ten Baltimores had arrived at KASFAREET for the Squadron!
Rear party
The Convoy arrived safely at LICATA, on the Sicilian Coast at about 1030 Hrs. where the barges were pulled in two by two, to off-load. Everybody was off at nightfall and the Squadron proceeded to a staging area four miles out of town, where the night was spent.
We did two shows today. The first formation of twelve Baltimores led by Capt Ord took off at 0855 hrs to bomb RANDAZZO village. Bombs started to fall short of the target and covered the village. Buildings were demolished and hits scored on Railway Track S.E of the village. H.A.A intense but inaccurate.
Weather and visibility good. Capt Smit landed at PACHINO in SICILY due to engine failure after bombing. “Oprep” No. 367 Sortie Report and Crew List
Major Jandrell led the second formation of twelve Baltimores to attack the N.W corner of RANDAZZO Village. Bombs fell SOUTH of village among scattered buildings and across railway line near the station. NO results observed. Moderate H.A.A bursting in pairs, accurate for height only. One aircraft sustained minor damage. Sortie Report and Crew List.