Eleven Baltimores took off at 08.52 hours followed by a formation from 223 Squadron to bomb VALENTONE town. One aircraft had returned early due to engine trouble after jettisoning bombs. Bomb pattern started in S.E. portion of town and running across railway line and road; two columns of smoke or dust being observed from edge of town. Direct hit in Northern end of town, bombs across road and railway, with direct hits on both. One isolated building set on fire. No enemy opposition encountered. All aircraft landed back by 10.50 hours. Sortie Report No. 596.
Eleven Baltimores, led by 223 Squadron, took off to attack the Marshalling Yards and station at FABRIANO. One aircraft returned after 25 minutes due to generator trouble. Due presumably to an incorrect forecast a line error resulted, and bombs fell in a close pattern from S117177 to S119185. No enemy position. On return one aircraft burst a tyre, blocking runway and five aircraft were diverted to CANNE L.G., where all landed by 16.40 hours, returning to base later. Sortie Report No. 597.
Squadron Routine Order No. 23/44
A personal message of congratulation was received from the Officer Commanding, No. 3 (S.A.) Wing for the excellent bombing done by the Squadron during the first raid.
After long and patient waiting the promotion list came through at last for a number of Other Ranks.