Seven aircraft took off last night from 2158 hrs at approximately 5 to 10 minutes intervals to raid transport along any roads in area RAFFADALI – CALTANISSETTO – NICOSIA – TERMINI – RAFFADALI. Incendiaries caused huge grass fires and bomb bursts were seen all over the area. No transport could be seen on roads but likely dispersal areas were bombed and pamphlets were distributed over the whole area.
“Oprep” No. 339, Sortie Report and Crew List.
Major R COULL (Pilot) Lt. HARLE (Observer), 2/Lt. SHAW(A.C.) and Lt. MONSON (Signals) reported today on posting. The American Red Cross served the Squadron with doughnuts and tea this afternoon.