Christmas in Iceland - 15.12.1940, Page 21

ROUTINE ORDER
No. 502 by No. 502
A/Pte Anon, (unpd.) for G. 0. C. SECURITY
GENERAL STAFF
NIL (Minus One.)
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF.
8A3. IDENTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT.
British aircraft can be identified by the distinctive
line of the wings, fuselage, tail-assembly and upper
popping - stays (where worn), if you know how. They should
not be fired at.
8A4. RIGHT OF WAY.
M. T. drivers arr warned that absolute right of way
in the streets of Reykjavik and other towns is to be acc-
orded to sheep, geese, cows and polar bears (if led.)
8A5. COMFORTS.
All ranks are reminded that sweethearts and wives may
not be transmitted to- Iceland through the Army Comforts
Fund.
8A6. CHRISTMAS FARE.
A liberal extra ration of Icelandic mution will be
distributed to all ranks. Units not availing themselves
of this will cause no surprise.
8A7. CAMOUFLAGE.
Coloured fishing nets are now available at B. 0. D. for
the camouflage of selected personnel.
8A8. BATHING AND SWIMMING.
Greatcoats must be worn for bathing and swimming as a
precaution against chill. For treatment in cases of
drowning, refer to R. 0. 3A7 .
8A9. BAA.
When large flocks of sheep are driven into towns for
slaughter, this should not be accelerated by M.T. drivers.
8B0. GAME LAWS.
The following are protected: ostriches, cassowaries,
Icelandic policemen (especially the larger variety - try
it and see) parakeets and stulkas. All ranks are reminded
that there is no close season for parachutists.
8Bi. Amendment.
R.O. 7A2. For ,,moustache and eye-brow de-icers11 read
,,De - icer s , eye-brow and moustache."
A. Schweik, Pte., for G.S.O. 3 (M and V).
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