Feb. 2. ber of Britain's "week-end e now taken their places ongside men of the In private life they were City men, rks, engineers, shipyard workers, s and the like, who joined the ry Air Force. They received ning mostly during weekends, and were mobilized when war broke cut. From the letter "A" which adorns their tunics, showing their volunteer origin, they have nicknamed themselves "The Amateurs.
They have been playing a big part home air defence. Now they are attached to squadrons working with the British Expeditionary Force, they are eagerly awaiting an opportunity to show their mettle. For the moment, however, they have to possess their souls in patience, as a mist which has set in, combined with the thaw, is kee; their machines grounded.—Reuter.
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