BB (#9509),
...intensive short take off and landing course for the thirty pilots John had recruited...
In what capacity did he "recruit" ? And from where ? Didn't Air Ministry (P2 ?) have any interest in the proceedings ?
In the logbook page, top left, what would you say is written under "Year" ?
And if only it'd been the (next) page with the Monthly Summary, we'd have the exact date, the unit, and (probably) Flight and Squadron Commander's names, too.
I know, I know, patience - and all will be revealed !
Chugalug (my #9401),
...I too, wondered about John, he now seems to be a man of considerable authority (although being a personal pilot to a Lieut-General [Messervy] carrys considerable 'clout' - he's an ADC in all but name)...
With a General behind you, people listen when you tell 'em !
Danny.