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.
Delegates from 71 and 121 Squadrons visited the American Embassy in London to offer their assistance to the United States. The pilots of 71 Squadron decided they preferred to travel to Singapore to engage the Japanese, and a suggestion was made to RAF Fighter Command, but it was rejected.