Tuesday, 24 August 1943

21 Squadron War Diary

Cuticchio, Sicily
This was an important day for the Squadron, as our new Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. Britz, reported for duty. Lieut. A’Bear, left for CASTEL BENITO by air, on posting as a Transport Pilot, to No. 28 S.A.A.F Squadron. F/Sgt Metcalf was Commissioned and Appointed, Engineer Officer of this Squadron.All W/T Air Gunners reported to 3 Wing for an interview with a Commissioning Board. Four Aircrew members and one R.A.F ground crew, reported for duty. Squadron Routine Order 60/43.

Transcriber's Notes

L.T
Local Time.
Lt. Col
Lieutenant Colonel.
Col
Colonel.
S.A.A.F
South African Air Force.
F/Sgt
Flight Sergeant.
Sgt
Sergeant.
W/T
Wireless Telegraphy.
R.A.F
Royal Air Force.

Historical Context &

Evacuation of Malta (August 19th/20th):

Cuticchi (Sicily):

Weather Surprise:

New Commanding Officer:

Typographical Errors:

Locations:

AIR 27/268 · The National Archives