No flying: Oprep No. 145
Due principally to the very lavish grants received by the Squadron from the D.A.P's. 'Xmas Cheer Fund, all Messes were in the happy position of being able to put up a very good showing in all branches of the catering line. Messes were decorated with palm leaves and greenery from the village. It was difficult to believe that the Squadron was about 1000 miles from anywhere and it is unlikely that anyone present will forget that 'Xmas dinner in the desert. The weather was fine and much warmer than it has been recently.
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The day was partially marred – or it may have been the conclusion of the celebrations – by the burning down of the E.P.I.P tent housing the Airmen’s Canteen. In order to prevent the rest of the mess catching fire, it was necessary to drop the remaining tents so the airmen had what was saved of supper in the open – rather a bleak contrast to the conditions prevailing at dinner.
Sergeants Mess Menu Airmen’s Menu