21 Squadron War Diary
0700 hrs Soliman
Comm. Flying only. “Oprep” No. 304At first light the convoy was a stir and after breakfast all personnel were ready to more from EL DJEM. The convoy left at 0700 hours and arrived at 1330 hrs. Our aircraft took off from 0800 hours and started arriving at 0915 hrs and all had landed safely by 0945 hrs.Capt. CORMACK appointed Flight Commander vice Major BARNBY DFC.(RTU), and promoted to A/Major. By night fall the camp was established and all personnel happily settled down.