21 Squadron War Diary
JANUARY 17. Bu Amud
We receive the news this morning that HALFAYA PASS is reported in our hands and another gallant action by the Springboks passes down to posterity. The visit of the O.C. and Adj. to CAIRO has also borne fruit – an immediate signal has been received from Air Headquarters instructing that the squadron return to the Delta Area – L.G.99. All sections are advised and smiles light up weary faces as the news is telegraphed from end to end of the camp. We're going back!In CAIRO, the O.C. and the Adjutant had explained the situation of the squadron in detail to the S.A.O.A., Col. Hingeston who had taken action with the result already mentioned.In celebration of the occasion, the Sergeants' Mess obtained permission to use the Officers Canteen for a "farewell” party tonight – and judging by the scene of devastation which marked the conclusion of the proceedings, this party must have also been-a gay one!