12 Baltimores led by Major JANDRELL bombed MILAZZO harbour. Bombs overshot and some fell in the sea and some in the target area. A.A. moderate and accurate. Five aircraft holed. Capt SMIT's aircraft was hit by shrapnel and the hydraulic system was rendered unserviceable. He landed at base with his undercarriage retracted. 2nd Lt TOMS (Air Gunner) was wounded in his right leg by shrapnel. Rest of the crew unhurt.
“Oprep” No. 353. Sortie Report and Crew List.
Capt. Stuart led the second formation of 12 Baltimores and took off at 1555 Hrs. to bomb MILAZZO Railway Station. Bombs covered the area from station to Northern tip of Harbour. One fire was started in Oil Refinery. Near hits were also scored on wharf, sea plane jetty, and a seaplane A.A. was intense and accurate but NO damage suffered.
“Oprep” No.354, Sortie Report and Crew List.
Lieut. Blieden and crew flew to BEN HAGEN this afternoon.