Martin Baltimore Mk.III side-profile schematic
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December 1, 1943

Tortorella, Italy

The weather was bad and only one raid was carried out to-day. In this twelve Baltimores from this Squadron set off at 14.45 hours to attack defended gun positions in areas G. 885200, 890195, 875175, 870182. The first box undershot, and their bombs fell on the Eastern slope of the mountain; the second box hit the Southern portion of the target, bombs exploding in area G. 883183 – G. 875178, one direct hit was noted on the railway.
Sortie Report No. 469

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