The weather having improved considerably, the Squadron carried out an operation. The target was the town of PALERNO, and as the target was identified, the leader did a dummy run up. On the second run the leader’s bombs failed to drop and he was forced to jettison on his third run; the second box bombed on their first run up. The bombs were seen to burst in the S.W. portion of the town.
Sortie Report No. 510.
2nd / Lieut. E.A. van der Putte (Belgian Observer) reported for duty. A great deal of excitement was caused by the visit of the S.A.B.C. Recording Unit. Fifty Squadron personnel were given the opportunity of recording messages for their people at home. Lots were drawn for this privilege, and the lucky ones concerned were envied by all.