As
usual recently, it rained all day at that. e get quite a bit of
comfort out of taking coffee and tea in the morning and afternoon as
well as toast, in the pilot's tent. The airmen are able to prepare
snacks for themselves also especially now since many Christmas parcels
are rolling in. J.14529 F/O .A. Cote has been promoted to temporary
Flight Lieutenant as promulgated in R.C.A.F. Overseas Order No.
1182/44. F/L J.E. Hogg returned from leave this morning by air. It is
surprising the way the Burrow,
DC-3 and Anson always manage to come in and depart rain or shine.
F/O R.V.
Smith who was blown out of his aircraft on 22.10.44 was discharged
from 52 M.P.H. and is pending posting. He was recommended for one
month's leave in Canada, failing that, he is very keen on returning to
the squadron and dislikes the idea of doing non-operational flying in
England. F/O P.N. Bernhart, tour-expired, finally got away to England
where he will probably do his non-operational tour. No operations were
carried out and no flying done except for two A&E tests.
Tiger
Squadron