Early morning slumbers were disturbed by the sound of Jerry aircraft overhead, proceeded by the wail of our siren. Air raid warning "Black" had been received over the telephone from ISMAILIA, and this resulted in a hurried scramble for rifles and revolvers by pyjama clad figures in the light of the waning moon. It later transpired that "Black." warnings do not indicate, as in the Western Desert, that enemy paratroops are making a landing, but that "Black" means “Take cover – enemy aircraft overhead”.
However, any further alarms will find us prepared for all contingencies as our "Armoured Truck" with duty crews has again been put into operation.
Lt. Col. IRVINE who is temporarily attached to No. 12 Squadron on operational duties, arrived by Baltimore this afternoon from L.G. 99.
The W/T Air Gunners who are to return to the Union on leave departed to-day for ALMAZA.