There was no operational flying today although flying personnel remained on "stand by" for any call.
O.C. proceeded to S.A.A.F. H.Q., to make arrangements in regard to Administration of the squadron, returning this afternoon.
The squadron commenced its night flying training programme, the two aircraft employed taking off and landing from dusk till shortly after 2030 hours. The O.C. Col. IRVINE, Maj. COPPEN and Capt. POTGIETER were the pilots. No crews went up.
Maj. JANDRELL, Supernumerary Flight Commander, was admitted to No. 106 General Hospital this afternoon suffering from Malaria. Maj. JANDRELL had apparently been infected at JUBA where he was on duty in connection with the crash of Baltimore 138.
Nil operations.
Lt. Col. D. ORD, D.F.C., previously from this Squadron, arrived to take over as Commanding Officer. Lieut. MUSGROVE (pilot) reported for duty on a second tour. Lieuts. HULLEY and ANDREWS (pilots) posted R.T.U. as operational tour expired.