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| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information | References to Appendices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 1 Dec 44 | Inter-Squadrons Cross Country Race took place. This event was won by | ||
| D' Squadron, 'A' Squadron second, 'B' Squadron third. | ||||
| 6 Dec 44 | 1 Officer & 15 N.C.Os. formed part of Division Detachment - Investiture. | |||
| Sgt. Haig investited with Military Medal by H.M. The King. | ||||
| 7 Dec 44 | B', 'D' & 'G' Squadrons participated in Exercise 'Recurrent', landing | |||
| at Great Sampford. | ||||
| 11 Dec 44 | Lieut. S.A.M. Johnson (268928) is appointed Adjutant during the absence | |||
| of Captain P.N. Fletcher (299274). | ||||
| 12 Dec 44 | Exercise 'Recurrent'II' postponed. | |||
| 17 Dec 44 | Transfer of No.3 Flight 'B' Squadron, No.1 Wing to 'C' Squadron of No. 2 | |||
| Wing for training on Hamilcars. | ||||
| 20 Dec 44 | Inter-Squadron Road Relay Race (14 miles) won by. 'A' Squadron, 'G' Squadron | |||
| second, 'B' Squadron third. |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information | References to Appendices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 44 | Exercise 'Roundabout' postponed 24 hours. | |||
| 21 Dec 44 | Exercise 'Roundabout' postponed 24 hours. | |||
| 22 Dec 44 | Exercise 'Roundabout' postponed indefinitely. | |||
| 23 Dec 44 | Captain P.N. Fletcher re-assumes the appointment of Adjutant, w.e.f. | |||
| 19 Dec 44. | ||||
| 886629 S/Sgt. Harper, C. 'G' Squadron is promoted Local Acting Unpaid | ||||
| W.O.II and appointed Squadron Sergeant Major, w.e.f. 23 Dec 44. | ||||
| 24 Dec 44 | From 1200 hours Sunday 24 Dec 44 until first Parade Wednesday 27 Dec 44 | |||
| there will be a holiday throughout the Wing. | ||||
| 5 Dec 44 | 7 Officers, 5 N.C.Os. killed whilst on flight to India. Details are | |||
| not yet available. |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information | References to Appendices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 44 | Move Order | A' | ||
| 16 Dec 44 | Flying Training - Conversion Course. | B' | ||
| 1 Dec 44 | No.38 Group Exercise Order No.455 for Exercise 'Recurrent' | C' | ||
| 31 Dec 44 | Flying Training - Conversion Course. | D' | ||
| 3 Dec 44 | Appendix 'C' to 38 Group Exercise Order No.455 for Exercise 'Recurrent' | E' |
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