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April 26, 1943

El Djem

We did two shows today, the first show was led by the Commanding Officer and another attack was carried out on enemy gun positions. The bombs burst in a good pattern and two direct hits were scored on a railway line. A.A. moderate, accurate for height but behind the formation. Oprep. No. 267 SortieReport & Crew List.
Major BARNBY led the second show to attack gun positions and M.T. at BOU FICHA Village. The road south of BOU FICHA village itself and the road to REYVILLE were bombed. Two large buildings and two M.T. parked were hit. A. A. near BOU FICHA was intense and two aircraft slightly holed. Sortie Report, Oprep. No.277 and Crew List.
Paramount Film News representative, Fred Baylles arrived to write up a story of a complete operation. Squadron Routine Order No. 29/43

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