21 Squadron War Diary
2300 hrs Pescara, Italy
APPENDIX "B"SQUADRON ROUTINE ORDERS NO. 74/44. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.ByLT. COL. A.C. JANDRELL, D.F.C.Officer Commanding,21 Squadron, S.A.A.F.14th August, 1944.281. CURFEW REGULATIONS.The attention of all ranks is drawn to the curfew regulations which are in force in all towns in Italy. All Officers, W.Os. and F/Sgts. who intend being out of camp after 23.00 hours are to be in possession of a pass signed by the head of their respective sections.Sgts. and below are to adhere to the curfew regulations, and be in Camp by 22.00 hours.All ranks when leaving camp are to be in possession of either their paybooks or identity discs.282. WORKING HOURS.The following working hours will be observed by the undermentioned sections w.e.f. 15.8.44 :-Admin."Q" Stores ) 08.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs."T" Stores ) 15.00 hrs. to 18.00 hrs.M.T. Section. )283. DISCIPLINE - WEARING OF AMERICAN PATTERN CHEVRONS.The practice of N.C.O's wearing American Pattern Chevrons, is to cease forthwith.If British or U.D.F. Pattern chevrons are not available, N.C.O's are to improvise by the use of white tape.(C.R.O. Serial 44, para. 4 d.d. 5.8.44).284. CENSORSHIP.Personnel are now permitted to disclose the names of places visited in North Africa, provided the location of any unit is not disclosed either expressly or by implication.Subject to the proviso as to disclosure of location of any unit, contained in para. 1 above, picture postcards may be despatched showing general views of any places in North Africa.Reference Command Routine Order, Serial No. 37, para. 18, picture postcards may now be despatched, showing general views of Rome. It is emphasised, however, that under no circumstances whatsoever, must a writer disclose expressly or by implication, the location of any unit.Picture postcards must not be despatched in privilege envelopes.(C.R.O. Serial 44, para. 10. d.d. 5.8.44).(Signed) L.R. Alexander capt.FOR LT. COL.COMMANDING NO. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.