Sunday, 22 February 1942

21 Squadron War Diary

Feb. 22 L.G. 98
Church service by Padre Pike at 9.30 am to-day in the Officers Mess attracted attention of those in camp. This was the second service of its kind and with the squadron based as it is at present, will become a regular feature of camp life on Sundays.A telephone call from CAIRO this evening advised us of the arrival of our New. O.C., Lt. Col. Irvine in the Middle East.‍

Transcriber's Notes

Padre Pike
The new South African chaplain attached to the unit (replacing Padre Davies who left on Jan 18th).
O.C
Officer Commanding.
L.T
Local Time.
Lt. Col
Lieutenant Colonel.
Col
Colonel.

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