Cloud
in the morning which broke up towards lunch but closed in this
afternoon. The highlight of today was the surprise landing of His
Majesty, the King, King George VI and field marshal Montgomery at our
aerodrome by Dakota. But they spent little time and hurriedly passed
the Guard of Honour and crowded road in a jeep. We have now officially
received word of the 7th Victory Loan campaign.
For
the first time overseas (Continent) we have had advice that ground
crew may be granted leave consisting of seven days and two days
travelling time, which may be taken in France, Belgium and Holland.
But Paris remains out of bounds. This news is gratifying more so
because transport is being organized to Brussels.
Again
no operations today! A signal came through from 2nd TAF Headquarters
posting A/F/L A.E. Monson from our Squadron to 440 Squadron effective
(the-same-date) 8-10-44 and granting him the rank of acting Squadron
Leader effective the same date. It's a good break for him and we were
glad to hear the good news as he did a good job with our Squadron.
Tiger
Squadron