NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO : 4 January 1924

4 JANUARY 1924

The Air Ministry announced that the Royal Air Force is prepared to engage during the current year approximately 400 officers for flying duties under the short service commission scheme.

In a letter to the Prime Minister from the Women’s Freedom League, a request is made for the granting of recognition in the next Honours’ List to women who have rendered distinguished public service.

There was extensive flooding in Paris which continued to worsen.