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March 24, 1943

Zuara

Capt. ORD, Lt. HODGES and crew posted to the Squadron today from O.T.U. the Commanding Officer led 18 machines on a raid on strong-positions and tanks at a point TZ 5192 East Of ZARAT Village. The A.A. barrage was heavy but inaccurate. Bombs fell amongst a few dispersed M.T. and guns one fire was started.
Tonight we start on night shows again in support of the New Zealanders,South of EL HUANA who start their second push tomorrow morning. Oprep. 237, SortieReport and Crew Lists dated 24th March.

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