Wednesday, 3 February 1943

21 Squadron War Diary

Gzina
No operational flying: Oprep No. 185Routine Order No. 6/43 No operational flying: Oprep No. 186Major Glen DAVIS, Officer Commanding No. 60 Squadron, S.A.A.F. arrived late in the afternoon and spent the night. He and party were flying two Mosquito light bombers from the Delta to his Squadron. The Mosquitoes attracted considerable interest as they are the first of their type in the M.E.‍‍

Transcriber's Notes

S.A.A.F
South African Air Force.
M.E
Middle East.

Historical Context &

Educational Lectures ("Tripolitania and Tunisia"): The Information Officer (likely an Intelligence or Education officer from Wing HQ) gave lectures on the geography and strategic context of the current and future campaign areas. This indicates a shift in training, preparing the men for the different terrain and challenges they would face as they pushed west into Tunisia.

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