Salonika

Salonika

A target photograph for an operation to Salonika (Thessaloniki). Thessaloniki Bay occupies the lower half of the image and the upper right corner is obscured by light traces. The coastline and dock area are visible. There appears to be a ship in the bay being struck by bombs. The photograph is captioned:
'1912. 104/6. 21/22 SEPT 44. F8" // NT. 8100' → 130°. 20.01.
SALONIKA. T. 9x500. 6x250. Mk III 26 1/2. SGT. BIRD. K.'
On the opposite page is a handwritten description of the operation.

1944-09-21

1944-09-22

One b/w photograph on an album page

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SALONIKA DOCK AREA GREECE.

USED FOR EVACUATION OF GERMAN TROOPS FROM RHODES AND CRETE. OPPOSITION 15H. 15 – 30L. INCLUDING FIRE FROM SHIPS IN HARBOUR. BOMBS FELL JUST SHORT OF [symbol]. ONE LARGE AND SEVERAL SMALLER FIRES.

1 A/C. MISSING FELL OVER [symbol].

DISTANCE 790 MILES TIME 4 HR.50 MINS
T.O. 1735 HRS.

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1912. 104/6. 21/22 SEPT 44. F8”//NT. 8100’ [symbol] 130°. 20.01.
SALONIKA. T. 9 x 500. 6x250. MK lll 26’ [missing numbers] SGT. BIRD. K.