Martin Baltimore Mk.III side-profile schematic
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June 5, 1944

Biferno, Italy

CATTOLICA Railroad Bridge was the target to-day on one operation. Direct hits were observed on the bridge.
Sortie Report No. 707
Major VILJOEN left for BARI on posting to the Union. News came through that the Squadron would shortly be converting to Marauders. A large number of aircrews reported for duty.
Major AITCHISON, Lieuts. BATLEY, NAPIER, BRUNNETTE, CLOETE, MEYER, (pilots)
Lieuts. ADAMS, BENADE, TRUNDELL, 2/Lts. STEWART and KROS (observers) P/O WATKINSON & F/O RICHARDSON (both RAF), Lieut. de VILLIERS, W/Os. BUTLER, BASTARD, STEYN, ROELOFSE, POSTHUMUS & F/Sgts. CILLIERS, BRICE and HEAVEN (gunners).

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