21 Squadron War Diary
Chel II
OORLOGSDAGBOEK.—WAR DIARY.OF—VANNO. 21 SQUADRON, S. A. A. F.24TH. JANUARY, 1943, to 26TH. JANUARY, 1943.CHEL II, M.E. | [24]be moving back for about a month to the vicinity of Soluchwhere flying training will be carried out. It is anticipatedthat thereafter the Squadron will be used for low-level attackson harbours and shipping. The idea of moving back definitelydoes not appeal to anyone. Seven more pilots and observersleft for Soluch to undergo night flying training.One other rank posted to S. A. A. F. Depot for R. T. U. - medical.25No operational flying: Oprep No. 178Owing to a large reserve of aircrews on strength - a sore taxon Squadron mobility - the Squadron is 29 over-strength atpresent; Casualty ReturnOps. having ceased for the present, it is now realised that wehave been having some very cold weather lately and quite a lot ofdust.26A large consignment of Official Mail caught up with us today.APPENDIX "H1""I1"[Page No.] 135 [stamped 133]