Unimpressive, a Wet Blanket, Not Much of a Leader?: From

As usual, Tedder managed to stretch his leave beyond the authorised ration. Thanks to Trenchard, ten days became 20 and he did not return to Auchel until 31 December 1916. Twenty days permitted a dutiful visit to his parents and sister in Devon, as well as many blissful hours in London with his wife and a son whom he had barely seen. There was also time to enjoy the company of Una, the Elder family and various friends; time also to rent what turned out to be ‘a frightfully draughty’ house for Rosalinde and Dick in Hampstead. Tedder then returned to Auchel – but not to 25 Squadron.