Saturday, 12 February 1944

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21 Squadron War Diary

1400 hrs Tortorella, Italy
The National Archives' reference AIR 27/269/2APPENDIX "I"SQUADRON ROUTINE ORDERS. No. 11/44. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F. 80ByLT. COL. A. C. JANDRELL, D.F.C.Officer Commanding,21 Squadron, S.A.A.F.12th February, 1944.Para. 45. CENSORING OF MAIL : DUTY OFFICERS.The undermentioned Officers will report to the AssistantAdjutant for the above duty at 14.00 hours on the dates set out oppositetheir names.2/Lieut. P.J. Rushforth. Monday 14. 2. 44.Lieut. M.J. Gildenhuys. " "2/Lieut. E.A. Vande Putte Tuesday. 15. 2. 44Lieut. A.J. Bester. " "Lieut. G.C. Elliott. Wednesday 16. 2. 44.Lieut. R. Heyns. " "Lieut. A. Faure. Thursday 17. 2. 44.Lieut. D.R. Jordaan. " "Lieut. T.H. Ashton. Friday 18. 2. 44.Lieut. J.L. Pieters. " "Lieut. G.H. Askew Saturday 19. 2. 44.Lieut. E.L. Potgieter. " "Lieut. G. Bennett. Sunday. 20. 2. 44.Lieut. C. te Water-Pohl. " "Should an officer be unable to report owing to operations, hewill notify the Assistant Adjutant before his tour of duty is to commenceand hand in the name of a substitute. It will be his responsibility toobtain, and warn, the Officer who is taking his place.Para. 46. PAY PARADE:A Pay Parade will be held at the Pay Office on Tuesday 15th Feb.1944. Personnel will attend at the following allocated times:-Corporals & Air Mechanics. 09.30 - 12.30 hours.Officers. 14.00 - 15.00 "Senior N.C.O's. 15.00 - 16.00 "Personnel unable to attend the Pay Parade at the above times,may do so between 16.00 and 17.00 hours, same day.All those who are going on leave in the near future, must makeprovision for same on Pay day.Para. 47. DENTAL TREATMENT:As from Monday, 14th Feb., 1944, no definite day/will be reservedfor this Squadron. Dental appointments will be made as follows:-(a) Officers may contact dental centre direct.(b) Other Ranks to report to the Orderly Room who in turn, willnotify the dental centre by phone and make an appointment.Disciplinary action will be taken against all personnel failingto keep appointments, but in cases of urgent duty personnel MUST notifythe Orderly Room in good time to allow for the cancellation of appointment.Para. 48.)page 2.

Transcriber's Notes

S.A.A.F
South African Air Force.
L.T
Local Time.
D.F.C
Distinguished Flying Cross.
E.A
Enemy Action.
N.C.O
Non-Commissioned Officer.
Other Ranks
Enlisted personnel (Non-officers).

Administration & Daily Life:

Medical Logistics:

Personnel on Roster:

Lieut. C. te Water-Pohl: Listed for Sunday duty (Feb 20th). He flew with the Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. Jandrell, on the Feb 4th raid (Appendix D).

Timing:

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