Wednesday, 16 July 1941

21 Squadron War Diary

16/7/41 Nairobi, Kenya
At A.H.Q., E.A. the following signal was received from the D.G.A.F. and sent on to Major. J. D. Pretorius"From Venter to Pretorius, 21 Squadron. On eve of your departure for Egypt I extend best wishes and good luck to all ranks your Squadron and am fully confident you will maintain tradition of Springboks'."[Signature Block]:[Signature] MajorADJUTANT / ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, NO. 21SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.

Transcriber's Notes

A.H.Q
Air Headquarters.
E.A
East Africa.
D.G.A.F
Director General Air Force.
S.A.A.F
South African Air Force.

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