Sunday, 26 March 1944

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21 Squadron War Diary

1400 hrs Biferno, Italy
SQUADRON ROUTINE ORDERS. No. 24/44. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.ByLT. COL. A. C. JANDRELL, D.F.C.Officer Commanding,21 Squadron, S.A.A.F.26th March, 1944.Para. 94. 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.Lieut. R. M. Stuart. Monday. 27. 3. 44.2nd/Lt. J. E. Volscheyk. " "Lieut. F.J.N. Ross. Tuesday 28. 3. 44.2nd/Lt. J.J.P. Roos. " "Lieut. D. J. Rowe. Wednesday 29. 3. 44.2nd/Lt. P.J.B. Van Dyk. " "Lieut. C. te Water-Pohl. Thursday 30. 3. 44.Lieut. A. J. Bester. " "Lieut. C. H. Mackay. Friday. 31. 3. 44.Lieut. H. J. Gildenhuys. " "Lieut. F. E. Lambert. Saturday. 1. 4. 44.Lieut. L. S. Horwitz. " "Lieut. P. J. Rushforth. Sunday. 2. 4. 44Lieut. P. J. Naude. " "Should an Officer be unable to report owing to operations, he will notifythe Assistant Adjutant before his tour of duty is to commence and hand inthe name of a substitute. It will be his responsibility to obtain, and warn,the Officer who is taking his place.Para. 95. AIRCREW.All aircrew are to put their names on all their items offlying kit including Mae Wests and parachute bags but parachutes are notto be marked.Para. 96. "Q" STORES : GAS MASKS.Para. 79 of Squadron Routine Orders No. 19/44 dated 5th March,1944 is repeated for information of all concerned."Personnel not in possession of Gas Equipment must draw samefrom "Q" Stores".A check and inspection will be made shortly. Severe disciplinaryaction will be taken against personnel not in possession of complete gasequipment.Para. 97. ANTI-GAS DECONTAMINATION SQUADS.(Text cuts off at bottom of page)

Transcriber's Notes

S.A.A.F
South African Air Force.
L.T
Local Time.
D.F.C
Distinguished Flying Cross.
2nd/Lt
Second Lieutenant.
Mae Wests
Inflatable life preservers worn by aircrew.

Mail Censorship (Internal Security):

Flying Kit Identification (Para. 95):

Chemical Warfare Readiness (Gas Masks):

Abbreviations:

"Q" Stores: Quartermaster Stores (Supplies).

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