On 26 December 1941 Neil left Malta .
In 1942 Neil became tactics officer for No. 81 Group , then Neil served with No. 56 Operational Training Unit and was officer commanding No. 41 Squadron .
On 26 December 1941 Neil left Malta and in 1942 he became tactics officer for No. 81 Group , then he served with No. 56 Operational Training Unit and was officer commanding No. 41 Squadron .