(The following is a precis of the events normally recordable in War Diary, which, owing to the "plastic" state of the Squadron in the early days of its formation and to the lack of clerical personnel during the first weeks, could not he kept daily. This was explained by the Adjutant to Capt. Legge on the occasion of his visit to E.A. during July)
No. 21 Squadron formed as a Medium Bomber Squadron w.e.f. this day, the Establishment to conform to table approved by D.G.A.F. dated 7/5/41. (Auth. D.G.A.F. 24/14/7/32 d.d. 7/5/41)
E.A. : East Africa
w.e.f: with effect from
D.G.A.F. : Director General Air Force