21 Squadron War Diary
for many of the "old brigade" - and there are some 170 of them -
who came up North with the Squadron when it was originally
formed. One cannot help feeling that with the limited man-
power possessed by a country like the Union of South Africa,
skilled artisan personnel should be employed to the fullest
advantage. Yet for over three months a highly trained and
experienced body of men have been virtually "languishing"
in our camp here, eager to do their work but finding nothing
or very little to do. It is fully appreciated that the whole
matter rests on the supply of aircraft, but this still does not
dispose of the fact that the best use is not being made of the
skilled manpower available.
Every effort is being made to prevent boredom settling
down on the entire squadron - the arrival of even the few air-
craft loaned to us has made a big difference - but this is a