Four Baltimores briefed to attack road BAGNORA – GIOIA (ITALY) last night. Aircraft took off at intervals from 2145 Hrs. and attacked the road SOUTH and NORTH of GIOIA and the village itself. One aircraft ground-strafed GIOIA village from 500ft. Strikes seen among buildings. Three small fires in village, spasmodic and inaccurate H.A.A from MILAZZO and SCILLA. Sortie Report and Crew List.
Squadron’s first operation on the Italian Mainland.