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A search for Lt. MURRAY and crew who forced landed after an operation on the 26th of March 1943 was carried out by four aircraft. Other than the R/T message saying that the aircraft had forced landed no news has been received from any sources of the aircraft or crew. 211 Group had made a search of the battle area for this aircraft with no results.
The area searched by our aircraft was approximately 55 miles square. Each Baltimore searched an allotted area. The weather was very bad, with low clouds and poor visibility which made observation difficult. Except for one aircraft which returned after 1 ½ hour, the other searched their respective areas for 3 ½ hours with no results.
Report on Search of Lt. MURRAY and Crew
Instructions received from Wing that our “A” Party is to move to HASBUB L.G. near MEDENINE not later than first light on the 4th. They are to establish themselves then the aircraft will be flown up and our “B” Party will follow later. The Squadron was promised by N.A.A.F.I. that a concert party consisting out of 3 men and 7 girls will give us a show during the evening of the 4th.
No. Operational Flying. Oprep No. 251