Gale over but cold weather continues. Major BARNBY endeavoured to take-off with the Commanding Officers of Nos. 12 and 24 Squadrons to attend an A.O.C's conference at CASTEL BENITO.
Soft patches on the landing ground caused the aircraft to bog down twice within a 100 yards and the attempt was abandoned.
14.00
The Met. report is that more wind is to be expected.
In view of pending night operations as soon as the moon permits, Wing instructs that 9,000 gallons of fuel be fetched from MISURATA. It is more than likely that these operations will be considerably delayed by the weather.
One other rank posted in from S.A.A.F. Depot – reinforcement. No.103449 Lieut. H. A. PUTTOCK posted non-effective to S.A.A.F. Depot.
No flying: Oprep No. 197