23 Marauders in five boxes of four and one of three aircraft airborne from PESCARA during the day to attack an enemy strongpoint area two miles S.W. of Rimini. Photographs by each box taken at the Wire of bombing show that, with the exception of one aircraft which released early, all bombs of all boxes fell in the area within the pinpoints briefed. Intense to moderate heavy A. A. encountered by all formations, but due to each box adopting different evasive tactics which seems to puzzle the enemy, only two aircraft were slightly damaged. Last aircraft down by 16.40 hours.
Sortie Report No. 819.
Squadron Routine Order No. 80/44.