0750
12 Baltimores led by Major SCHRAVESANDE took off to attack gun position No. 17 on PANTELLERIA Island. The target was attacked in two boxes of six, the leading box dropped their bombs to the left of the target and in the sea. No. 2. box overshot, but few bombs actually hit the target. The stick of bombs was too long, A.A, moderate but very inaccurate. No enemy fighters seen.
Oprep. No. 309 Sortie Report and Crew List.
1915
12 Baltimores (2 Boxes of six) led by Capt. STUART on a raid on PANTELLERIA Island (Gun position F.1710-18) A new method in bombing was adopted. Vic leaders aimed independently, No.’s 2 & 3 Vic’s dropped 2 bombs in salvos on Vic Leaders’ second bomb and No. 3 & 4 in quick succession. The Vic Leaders’ bombs were dropped in a very short stick. This was tried in order to attain a larger concentration and also to minimise errors, The bombing was not completely successful and the bombs fell slightly to the left of target. One gun pit was straddled. No A.A. was seen but a few enemy fighters made an appearance after leaving the target.
Oprep. No. 301 Sortie Report & Crew List.