Nil operations. Lt. Col. A.C. Jandrell, D.F.C., who was previously a Flight Commander with the Squadron, reported for duty as Commanding Officer vice Lt. Col. C.P. Kotzé, D.F.C., posted R.T.U. as operational tour expired. To those who knew Lt. Col. Jandrell, it was a pleasant surprise as he was highly respected and a very capable Flight Commander.
Information was received that Lieut. J.F. MacRitchie, the Admin Officer, was going to No. 1 Fighter Squadron to take over as Adjutant.
The Adjutant returned from a well earned 7 days leave. Major Smit, a very popular Flight Commander, left for BARI on his return to the Union.