Aerodromes at Castelvetrano, Sciacca, Trapani, Milo and Borizzo in Sicily
21 May 1943
From 150 Squadron ORB's
Mission summary:
"Nine aircraft of 150 Squadron were ordered to intrude on the following Sicilian aerodromes - Castelvetrano, Sciacca, Trapani, Milo and Borizzo. The captains were:
- F/Lt Hanlon
- F/Lt Langlois
- Sgt Rutherford
- Sgt Bashford
- Sgt Alazrachi
- Sgt P Smith
- Sgt Chandler
- Sgt Alazrachi
- Sgt Williams
The weather was good and visibility excellent over all target areas enabling cews to identify ground detail. Most aircraft attacked at least three targets. At Castel Viliano explosions were seen on the flare path and fires on the dispersals. Fires started at Sciacca could be seen 45 miles away and bombs were also seen to fall in the target area of Borizzo and Milo. The flak at Castel Viliano was moderate and fairly heavy and moderate light flak over the other targets was negligible. Sgt Williams and crew failed to return and are presumed missing. All other aircraft returned safely."