Major JANDRELL led a formation of 18 Baltimores to bomb the 9th Light Division in area P.3698, 3298, 3295 and 3595 (Ref. Map Tunisia 1:500,000 Sheet N.J. 32 SE-Tunis) The bombs dropped in the target area and one small fire was started. A few bursts of A. A. seen below and behind the formation.
“Oprep” No. 294, Sortie Report and Crew List.
There was great rejoicing in the Squadron when the news came through that the Axis forces in North Africa have completely capitulated and that Gen. von Arnim is a P.O.W.
One of our airmen was seriously injured when a detonator exploded after he squeezed it in a vice. Two officers proceeded to the scene of Capt. BUDD’s crash. They were reported missing on the 6th instant.