The Commanding Officer led last night’s show and 15 Baltimores were sent off at 3 minutes interval from 1809 hours onwards.
The last machine was back by 2150 hours. They bombed dispersed aircraft on KORBA South L.G. Bad visibility made the target difficult to distinguish and bombs were dropped on E.T.A. and fell in and around the target area. One small fire was started. A.A. over the target was spasmodic and inaccurate.
Oprep. No.263, Sortie Report and Crew List.
The machines wore left at HASBUB for future night flying and aircrews were brought back to camp by transport. Sufficient ground crews with equipment, tents and rations were sent to HASBUB to maintain and service the aircraft there.
Col. MARTIN and the Commanding Officer flew to EL DJEM to inspect the Landing Ground and came back with the good news that the country there is a paradise compared with this place, and that our “A” Party is to leave to-morrow, the 14th, for EL DJEM. The heads of all sections met in the Adjutant's office this afternoon to discuss the move.
Squadron Routine Order No. 27/43