The post truck brought a pleasant surprise this afternoon in the shape of some of our personnel who had recently flown down to the Union to assist in the ferrying of our Baltimore aircraft to the Middle East. They had come up as passengers in the four Baltimores which completed the journey out of a flight of six, two aircraft having fallen out en route owing to engine trouble.This was our first intimation that the aircraft had in fact arrived and there was considerable excitement in the squadron at the news. The aircraft had been temporarily parked at Ferry Control (L.G. No. 224) and the pilots, like Oliver Twist, had returned for more.
Further aircraft were expected in the near future and the squadron fairly hummed with excitement. Many toasts were drunk in the various messes to returned comrades and to the future of the squadron and what with the impending departure of our popular Adjutant, the farewell concert in his honour was something of a boisterous affair. Major O'BRIEN took leave of his “large family” referring in his farewell speech to the contacts and friendships made in all sections of the squadron, during a long and full year on Active Service. The best wishes of the squadron accompany Major O'BRIEN on his return to Southern Shores.
Opportunity was also taken to welcome the new Adjutant, Major RECK, and in a brief speech Major RECK stated he was proud to be joining this squadron and would always work in the interests of the men who went to make up the squadron.