The arrival of another modified aircraft from KASFAREET brings the number of aircraft available for operations to six. Crews have been allotted to each aircraft and flying programmes arranged.
A turret similar to that employed in the Baltimores has been mounted on a truck and Air gunners of the Squadron will now be trained on the ground in the manipulation of the Bolton Paul Turret.
Maj. Gen. Theron, paid the Sergeant’s Mess a social visit. He congratulated the Sergeants on their part played in the war and expressed the wish, that the Huns would be knocked out soon.
24 Marauders, in formations of four aircraft each, took off from Pescara during the day to attack Gun Positions West of Pesaro in support of the Army. Photographic results prove that the target area was well covered. First three formations encountered slight, inaccurate, heavy ack-ack over target, but thereafter no enemy opposition was encountered. Last sortie of the day completed by 15.12 hours. Sortie Report No. 807.
W.O. Leipoldt (A.G.) who left as O.T.E. at Campo Marina reported for duty on his second tour.
Lieut. FAIRWEATHER returned to the Squadron for duty.