21 Squadron War Diary
January 12 Chel II
09.15Briefing of aircrews followed by the aircraft being taxied out for take-off. This was delayed and eventually cancelled owing to the fighter escort being dust-bound. No flying and it certainly would seem that Jerry has managed to enlist the Clerk of the Weather.Oprep No. 163Lt.-Colonel C. S. COPPEN, Commanding Officer, arrived from SOLUCH and was fortunate in finding the aerodrome in all this dust.