We are now receiving regular visits from numbers of neighbouring squadrons and an excellent spirit of camaraderie exists. One of our visitors tonight was Lieut. "Bob“ Kershaw D.S.O. He "dropped in" together with some other pilots of S.A.A.F. squadrons.
The various messes are taking shape rapidly and everything has been done to make the personnel of the squadron comfortable in their off-duty hours. Electric light, provided by our own power-plant has been installed in all the messes and spare-time work after work on the drome has provided additional comfort in the various messes.
Authority was received by signal from 3 (S.A.) Wing for the squadron to move to L.G. “Y" about six miles away. This camp site had recently been vacated by another squadron and had been left, to say the least, in a shocking state. However, some measure of compensation is provided for by the fact that L. G. ”Y" possesses a number of permanent buildings and showers are also available.
Lt. Blieden, Lt. Webber, Lt. Wright, F/Sgt. Bedford and F/Sgt. Finberg were informed to-day that they are returning to the Union. Eight Aircraft took off at 01.25 Hrs. to carry out an armed recce of roads in the AVELLINO – GROTTAMINARDA area.
No operations to-day. Sgt. CORDELL (RAF) pilot; Sgt. DAVIDSON (RAF), F/Sgt. EAVE (RAF) A.Gs, new arrivals. Lieut. BRETT (pilot) posted O.T. E.