May 1941
- (The following is a precis of the events normally recordable in War Diary, which, owing to the "plas…
- Major Pretorius appointed O.C. The nucleus of the Squadron was to consist of approximately ten offic…
- Every man in No.11 Squadron detachment was interviewed by the Adjutant with a view to settling any q…
- Major B.E.F. Russell transferred ex No. 4 Squadron as Adjutant.…
- O.C., Adjutant and the two Flight Commanders, Capts. M.H. Fowler and J.F. Britz met at A.H.Q., E.A.,…
- Two Glen Martin “Marylands” delivered to Nairobi ex Union. These with one already at Nairobi formed …
Jun 1941
- Major S. Curlewis appointed to A.H.Q., E.A., for the purpose of equipping squadrons with personnel. …
- Nos. 15 & 16. Squadrons arrived (by Road convoy and sea) from the Union. Shortage of No. 21 Squadron…
- On Friday 13th June, 2/Lt, FURSTENBURG, flying Aircraft No. 1657 crashed taking off. The accident wa…
- There were now enough men posted to the Squadron to be able to divide them up into flights. Six air …
- Col. C.F. STALLARD, Minister for Mines visited the station to inspect South African Units there and …
- O.C. and Adjutant summoned to A.H.Q., E.A. and told of proposed departure of squadron to Middle East…
- Instructions were received to send six of our pilots almost immediately to Middle East and, the move…
- During this time the aircraft were being equipped for active service. They had been delivered with m…
Jul 1941
- No. to the for July 14.…
- Movement Order No. 526 received from Movement Control referring to the departure of the Squadron The…
- Adjutant, two officers and 2 N.C.O.'s departed for Mombasa to make arrangements at the ship for acco…
- Major BRITZ sent to MBEYA to collect a “Maryland" which had been, repaired there after a crash and w…
- Instructions received whereby four aircraft and crews to depart immediately in advance of the rest. …
- Squadron arrived by train and embarked on H.M.T. “Yoma” which departed for the Middle East via MOGAD…
- At A.H.Q., E.A. the following signal was received from the D.G.A.F. and sent on to Major. J. D. Pret…
- At A.H.Q., E.A. the following signal was received from the D.G.A.F. and sent on to Major. J. D. PRET…
Aug 1941
- Arrival of main body of Squadron at SUEZ by sea. After waiting all day for opportunity to dis-embark…
- Disembarkation of troops. Met on quay by Major PRETORIUS. Transport by road arranged by Movement Con…
- All the Squadron now accommodated in camp. All responsible Officers (Q., T., Signals etc.) immediate…
- Two more Marylands (Nos. 1612 and 1669) arrived from East Africa, piloted by Capt. R.J. STEWART and …
- The funeral took place at Ismailia. Several Officers and men of the Squadron being in attendance.…
- Major R. HUGHES, from D.H.Q., Pretoria, visited the Squadron and instructed concerning the new Nomen…
- Colonel Wilmott arrived by a Communication Squadron aircraft at 09.00 hours from Heliopolis to visit…