All roads (more or less) led to 0.21 tonight, at least as far as surrounding South African squadrons were concerned, for a general invitation to S.A.A.F. squadrons in our neighbourhood to attend the first of a series of concerts to be held at full moon every month met with a good response.
The tent erected as a concert-hall proved too small to hold all the visitors, most of whom however were able to participate in our effort at brightening up desert life.The object of these Informal concerts, as stressed by the Officer Commanding, at the conclusion of a successful "first night", was to bring together our fellows-in-arms and stimulate and encourage the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation through these meetings.
04.00
No. 103622 Lieut. J. P. ZAHN, on night flying training, flew into the ground about six miles from the flare path. The aircraft Baltimore III No. AH. 107 was completely destroyed.
The rescue party spent considerable time struggling over soft sand and dunes to reach the scene of the crash. It appeared that death had been instantaneous. The crash seemed to have resulted on the pilot's not having flown on his instruments.
07.00
The Commanding Officer and Adjutant flew to L.G. 98 to carry out an inspection of the future camp site and to obtain further information regarding the pending movement of the Squadron.
16.00
Meeting of Officers commanding Flights and Sections to organise the movements of the Advance and “A” and “B” Parties.
Signal received from 3 S.A.Wing calling for two pilots to pay a short visit to advanced Army positions. Lieuts. GOLDING and CHIDDY were nominated and arrangements for them made to proceed to Advanced 3 S. A. Wing.
Instructions received that the move would take place early on the 4th. The remainder of the tents were struck and packed away.