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Fifteen Baltimores took off with three Bostons of 12 Squadron the target being dispersed aircraft on L.G. 17. Intense and accurate ack-ack was encountered. Baltimore 912 being shot down in flames over enemy territory; Pilot - 48043 Captain J.G. POTGIETER, Observer – 102306 Lieut. L.E.BENNETT, W/Op. – 279732 A/Sgt. E.S. van der MERWE., A/Gunner – 47960 F/Sgt. J. van LOGGERENBERG; two parachutes were seen to open; two Observers, 102530 A/Sgt. PEARCE J. and 236413 A/Sgt. VORSTER P.C. were wounded by shrapnel and after treatment at the Squadron Sick Bay, were transferred to 21 M.R.S.
Sortie Report (Oprep. Ref. No. 97)
Routine Order No. 50/42
Routine Order No. 51/42