Thirteen Baltimores (one returned after 15 minutes owing to engine trouble) took off at 12.00 hours to bomb SULMONA. Attack took place at 11,500 feet and boxes bombed independently. All the bombs were dropped and a direct hit was observed on a road. Four Spitfires gave area cover and there was no enemy opposition. All aircraft landed back at base by 13.42 hours. Sortie Report No. 602.
Thirteen Baltimores again took off at 15.40 hours to attack SULMONA Marshalling Yards. One aircraft returned after 20 minutes with engine trouble after jettisoning bombs in the sea off TERMOLI. No. 2 box bombed slightly ahead of No. 1, both straddling the N.W. half of the target, with numerous hits on the Marshalling Yards, railway and road beyond. No enemy opposition and Spitfires provided area cover. All aircraft landed by 17.20 hours. Sortie Report No. 603.
The following replacements arrived:- Sgt. Crouse to replace the parachute packer Sgt. Fergusson and A/M Davies D. to replace A/M Jordaan.