Friday, 2 October 1942

21 Squadron War Diary

October 2 L.G. "Y"
Whilst other crews were carrying out bombing and target practice, the Commanding Officer did a height test with full bomb load and reached 24,000 feet. Instructions received from No. 3 S.A. Wing that an advance party is to proceed forthwith to L.G.98 to prepare camp for the Squadron to move there. The site, having been occupied by three other Squadrons recently, requires a considerable amount of clearing and preparation.No. 103222 Lieut. R. A. HENWICK is posted to S.A.A.F. Depot for return to Union to undergo a conversion course to S.E. aircraft Four other ranks posted to S.A.A.F. Depot.‍

Transcriber's Notes

S.A
South African.
L.G. 98
Landing Ground 98.
S.A.A.F
South African Air Force.
S.E
South-East.

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