Airfields and landing grounds of Southern Sardinia

14 April 1943

From 150 Squadron ORB's

Mission summary:

"Our largest effort so far. The two squadrons are putting up 24 aircraft tonight in two waves. Twelve aircrews of 150 Squadron are to attack airdromes and landing grounds in southern Sardinia and 142 Squadron are attacking with 12 aircraft an hour and a half later. Our crews are:

• F/O Hanlon
• F/O Langlois
• P/O Wykes
• Sgt Chandler
• Sgt Tinsley
• Sgt Rimmer
• Sgt J Alazrachi
• Sgt Rayment
• Sgt Lee
• Sgt Smith
• Sgt J.E. Alazrachi
• Sgt Macdonald

All were airborne between 1820 and 1830 hours and landed safely between 2315 and 0005 hours. The attack was spread over Villacidro, Decimonannu and Elmas. Several crews reported seeing aircraft on the ground and several good photos were obtained."