Squadron commanders will make a return before noon to-day, of the names of pilots designated by them for their respective patrols.
In case of unfavorable weather, squadron commanders will be informed of the date to which the attack has been postponed.
Pilots designated as numbers 1 and 2 of the patrols of attack will be relieved from the usual patrol duty from this date. They will employ their time at rocket shooting. A target will be in place on the east side of the field from 1.30 P.M. to-day.
“Are there any remarks?” said Talbott, as if he had been reading the minutes at a debating-club meeting.
“Yes,” said J. B. “When is the umteenth of June?”
“Ah, mon vieux! that's the question. The commandant knows, and he isn't telling. Any other little thing?”
I suggested that we would like to know which of us was to be number 1.
“That's right. Drew, how would you like to be the first rocketeer?”
“I've no objection,” said J. B., grinning as if the frenzy of balloonaticking had already got into his blood.
“Right! that's settled. I'll see your mechanicians about fitting your machines for rockets. You can begin practice this afternoon.”