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August 26, 1944

Pescara, Italy

24 Marauders, in formations of four aircraft each, took off from Pescara during the day to attack Gun Positions West of Pesaro in support of the Army. Photographic results prove that the target area was well covered. First three formations encountered slight, inaccurate, heavy ack-ack over target, but thereafter no enemy opposition was encountered. Last sortie of the day completed by 15.12 hours. Sortie Report No. 807.
W.O. Leipoldt (A.G.) who left as O.T.E. at Campo Marina reported for duty on his second tour.
Lieut. FAIRWEATHER returned to the Squadron for duty.

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