Letter from S.A.O., R.A.F., SHANDUR
One raid of 12 sorties, with 6 Bostons of 12 Squadron, the target being dispersed aircraft on L. G. 104.
Sortie Report
Six Me. 109's provided a diversion this morning at dawn. They came over on a long-distance bombing raid and were welcomed by a fair amount of ack-ack none of which was accurate. We bombed about two miles N-W of the camp.
No. 96642. Lieut. J. R. MILLAR posted in from S. A. A. F. Depot as Administrative Officer. One R.A.F. Observer, other rank, posted to 24 Squadron. The two N.C.O's who were wounded on 20.10.42 are posted to S. A. A. F. Depot.
Air Vice Marshal Conyngham, A.O.C., W. D., delivered two "gen" talks, one to pilots and aircrews at L.G. 98 and the other to ground personnel at 24 Squadron, when he detailed the probable course of the operations about to commence. All leave is stopped and personnel are confined to camp until further instructions from A.H.Q., W.D.