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SQUADRON ROUTINE ORDER No. 11/44 continued.
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Para. 48. POISONING : ETHYLENE GLYCOL.
Several fatalities have been reported resulting from the
drinking of ethylene glycol.
This highly poisonous substance is used as a cooler for air-
craft engines and as an anti-freeze liquid in the radiators of motor
vehicles.
It should never be drunk under any circumstances.
(G.R.O. Ser. 80. Order 73 dd. 29.1.44.)
Para. 49. DRESS:
An increasing tendency on the part of both Officers and Other
Ranks to disregard U.D.F Dress Regulations and to appear in public in a
slovenly dressed manner has been observed and has been the subject
of critical comment by Senior R.A.F. and Land Force commanders in the area.
It is fully appreciated that in many cases it is not possible
for personnel to conform in detail to prescribed dress regulations owing
to the fact that certain items of clothing peculiar to the U.D.F. are
not available. This must not however be regarded as justification for
irregular and untidy dress, such as the wearing of the battle dress
blouse unbuttoned at the neck and without collar and tie and the wearing
of multi-coloured jerseys and pullovers which protrude beneath the blouse.
It is fully understood that these remarks do not apply to
personnel when they are actually engaged on their operational duties, but
are directed against personnel who are walking out or on leave. Neverthe-
less, when a member of the U.D.F. on duty is called upon to proceed bey-
the environs of the camp he should be correctly dressed as far as possibl
and in as neat and tidy condition as the circumstances permit.
(Adv/3/Ops/413/2 dated 3. 2. 44)
Para. 50. MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION:
MESSAGE FROM AIR CHIEF MARSHAL SIR ARTHUR W. TEDDER. G.C.B.
"On handing over the Command I wish to express to all ranks of
the Allied Air Forces my deep appreciation of the gallantry, determinati-
and devotion to duty you have displayed during the past year's campaign.
"The great command to which you all belong was created as an
expression of unity of air power: National and personal feelings have b-
set aside to achieve that Unity. If ever there was an example of the old
saying that "unity is strength" you have given it in what you have achie-
in this theatre during the past year; the overthrow of the vaunted
Luftwaffe; the crippling blows at Fascism; the support you have given t-
our comrades on sea and land in their share of the battle.
"I am proud to have been a member of so united a team. I regret
leaving it before the job is completed, but I leave it in good hands. I
send you my heartfelt good wishes"
(Signature illegible) LT. COL.
OFFICER COMMANDING. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.