Thursday, 4 February 1943

Historical Context &

Geographical Clarification (Gzina/Chel II): The diary officially renames the location. "The landing ground occupied by the Squadron, previously referred to as Chel II, is now officially known as Gzina." This resolves the geographical confusion noted in previous entries. Gzina (or Gheddahia/Wadi al-Kheil area) was a key staging ground for the advance into Tripolitania.