Wednesday, 17 February 1943

21 Squadron War Diary

Sertan Main
OORLOGSDAGBOEK.—WAR DIARY.PAGE 13.OF—VANNO. 21 SQUADRON, S. A. A. F.16TH. FEBRUARY, 1943, to 17TH. FEBRUARY, 1943.SERTAN MAIN,M.E. | [16]Gzina were from the same flare path as used by the other Squad-rons in the Wing. After the marked success of the Gzina effort,it is necessary to to re-equip for night-flying, now that weare operating from a separate landing ground. A Chance Lighthas been borrowed from 31 R.S.U. and our Electricians havescrounged material, mostly Italian, for flare-path requirements.As soon as the landing ground is serviceable, night operationsare to commence.1798066 LIEUT. S. S. FORSYTH, Signals Officer, to replace CAPTAINP. C. VIVIAN (injured by mine fragments on 7 Jan. 43, and stillin hospital) is posted in from No. 12 Squadron. 103719 LIEUT.A. J. COOPER, Observer, who has been non-effective followinga slight shrapnel wound, returns to duty.Routine Order No. 9/43[Routine Order No. 10/43 - Struck through]APPENDIX "Y""Z"[Page No.] 153

Transcriber's Notes

M.E
Middle East.
R.S.U
Repair and Salvage Unit.
LIEUT
Lieutenant

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