Twelve Baltimores were briefed to attack troops and guns in square H7696, (Map reference 1:500,000 SICILIA NE 36/12) After five aircraft had taken off the operation was cancelled. It took some time to contact and recall the leader by R/T due to inter-comm. trouble. Aircraft landed at 0934 Hrs. having jettisoned bombs in sea, 12 miles from MALTA.
Formation of twelve Baltimores led by Major Cormack took off at 1345 Hrs to attack the road NORTH of ADRANO. The road and a small square building were hit. Small fire started. Some M.T. well dispersed in target area. Slightly but fairly accurate H.A.A from the around the area bombed. Three aircraft sustained minor damage.
“Oprep” No. 365 Sortie Report and Crew List
A concert was given by the R.A.F Station, Kalafrana for the South Africans on the island. It was an excellent show and thoroughly enjoyed by all.