Twelve Marauders airborne by 11.40 hours to attack Railroad Bridge across Adice River 10 miles north of ROVICE. One aircraft landed immediately after take-off and the reserve aircraft took-off. The formation was led by Capt. Maritz. Pattern of first box resulted in a right error of 400 yards in river. Second box straddled Northern portion of target, no direct hits on bridge observed but probably direct hits on Northern approach. No enemy opposition and all aircraft down by 15.00 hours. Sortie Report No. 800.
2/Lts. BOYCE, SELKIRK and TURNER (pilots) were posted to 12 Squadron, S.A.A.F.