Four Baltimores took off at 20 minute intervals, from 2220 Hrs. last night on an armed recce of roads, VILLA GIOVANNI – C. SPARTIVENTO. The aircraft were over the target from 2330 Hrs. to 0020 Hrs. Weather over target was good with slight haze. NO movement seen but stationary M.T suspected from shadows alongside road. NO results observed. Three aircraft cut ITALIAN coast , area D.4632 (Map Reference, MESSINA 1:500,000 NE 32/14) and followed road SOUTH and EAST. NO enemy defence over target. One unidentified fighter seen, evaded with diving and turning left below cloud. Sortie Report and Crew List.