21 Squadron War Diary
Iesi, Italy
October was a particularly dull month for 21 Squadron as no operations were possible owing to the aerodrome unserviceability at Pescara for the first fortnight of the month and aircraft congestion at lesi during the second fortnight.The move of all Squadron aircraft — to lesi — was effected on the 15th and 16th, during a temporary improvement in the weather. This non-operational flying time — 18 sorties (25 hours 15 mins) — constituted the total flying time of the month.Only one other incident during the month is worthy of note— namely, when, on the 16th, a USAAF Liberator crashed into three 21 Squadron aircraft, one of which burnt out whilst the other two sustained damage.Owing to the abundance of spare-time at their disposal, Squadron personnel actively employed themselves in laying out the site of the new camp and establishing aircrews’ "Gen Rooms" which will shortly be ready for use.