Representatives from 71 and 121 Squadrons went to the American Embassy in London and offered their services to the United States. The pilots from 71 Squadron decided they wanted to go to Singapore to fight the Japanese and a proposal was put to RAF Fighter Command, but it was turned down.
Members of 71 and 121 Squadrons went to the American Embassy in London to propose their services to the United States. The pilots of 71 Squadron decided they would rather travel to Singapore to battle the Japanese, and a suggestion was made to RAF Fighter Command, but it was rejected.