The Officer Commanding again visited the camp to view progress and brought with him additional officers to swell the camp's personnel. The opening of a wet canteen this evening provided a welcome addition to the amenities of the new camp.
With the arrival of the additional personnel, the crews were all allocated to their respective flights. There were fourteen full crews per flight, making a total of 29, with the O.C's crew; in addition a number of reserve flying personnel were available for any vacancies which might occur.
A formation of twelve of our Aircraft together with twelve Bostons of No. 24 Squadron, S.A.A.F., took off at 09.45 Hrs. to bomb gun positions at E.0671. They were escorted by twelve Spitfires. Most of the bombs fell short, but direct hits on R.R. and R.D. were seen.
23 Marauders in five boxes of four and one of three aircraft airborne from PESCARA during the day to attack an enemy strongpoint area two miles S.W. of Rimini. Photographs by each box taken at the Wire of bombing show that, with the exception of one aircraft which released early, all bombs of all boxes fell in the area within the pinpoints briefed. Intense to moderate heavy A. A. encountered by all formations, but due to each box adopting different evasive tactics which seems to puzzle the enemy, only two aircraft were slightly damaged. Last aircraft down by 16.40 hours.
Sortie Report No. 819.
Squadron Routine Order No. 80/44.