The Squadron "Silly Sandphoneys" all had a big thrill this evening when they carried out a half-hour broadcast from the Egyptian State Broadcasting Studios in a "South Africa Presents” programme. Reception, owing to technical hitches, was not good in camp but what could be heard of the programme seemed very good indeed.
Reports from other units in our vicinity who had better reception indicate that the fare provided by our "Sandphoneys” was well up to standard.
Our “A” Party was on the road at 0600 hours this morning and arrived at EL DJEM at 1100 hours to find that a Fighter Squadron has taken up our position the day before and was unable to establish camp. Everybody was very pleased with the country as it is quite different than the old desert. Green valleys, trees and flowers have a very good effect on morale. In the meantime a temporary camp was established in an olive plantation near the landing ground. Aircraft and “B” Party still at HASBUB. No operational flying. Oprep No.265
Two successful raids carried out to-day. The target for the first was a railroad bridge east of TORRE and FANO Marshalling Yards was the objective for the second.
Sortie Reports Nos. 631 & 632.
Lieut. ROSE left for BARI on posting to the Union, after completion of an operational tour.