A raid on enemy territory before breakfast this morning, led by Lt.Col. Pretorius, proved most successful. The objective was the same as that of two days ago, but a much happier percentage of bombs found their mark on this occasion. Once again nine Marylands took part and once again, happily enough there was no diverting influence exercised by the enemy.
08.00
Advance Party with Captain P.W. van HEERDEN in command left for L.G. 98 to clear site and prepare camp pending the movement of the Squadron. Lieuts. RICH and CUMMING are included in the Advanced Party to fix dispersal points for aircraft.
15.00
The funeral of the late Lieut. J. P. ZAHN took place at the British Cemetery at TEL-EL-KIBR. Lieut. ZAHN who was one of our youngest pilots, Joined the Squadron at L.G. 98 in May, 1942. He assisted in the ferrying of our Baltimores from the Union to the Middle East. Popular and well-liked, he will be missed in the Mess and in the Squadron.
Five Fitter Armourers posted to S.A.A.F. Depot for R.T.U.,on replacement.
No. 278384 Capt. S. DONEN, S.A.M.C. left on posting to 10/11S.A. Field Ambulance.
At 01.00 Hrs., further instructions were received cancelling the move to-day. All Sections were warned that it was likely to take place tomorrow.