Advice received by signal this morning that one of the four Baltimores which recently arrived at L.G.224 for this squadron had received Category I damage as result of an enemy air-raid.
The squadron is settling down in its new surroundings. At present there is a shortage of showers but provision is being made for improvement in the amenities of the camp and in the meanwhile all ranks are taking full advantage of the bathing facilities offered by our proximity to the GREAT BITTER LAKE. Apart from the restricted area in which our camp is confined the landing-ground is meeting with general approval as it is close at hand to the workshops where modifications can be carried out when our aircraft are flown over to this landing ground.
Health and General
Reviewing activities of the squadron for the past month, it maybe said that the general standard of health has been maintained. Apart from the cases of Malaria (reported earlier in this diary) our M.O. has nothing untoward to record as regards the health of our squadron personnel.
The arrival of our first Baltimore aircraft from the Union been a marked stimulant to the men who, after their prolonged period of idleness are eager to “get cracking” on the job they were sent North to do.