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Written at the age of 13 as author had to give this lecture to class at school. Essay on life and work of Frederick Delius.

Kathleen's journal commences with call up and journey to RAF Innsworth, describing in detail accommodation, activities and compatriots. She continues with a very detailed description of training and activities at Compton Bassett. Following a farewell…

This account describes Kathleen's posting to, journey to and arrival at RAF Bawtry Hall, and goes on to describe accommodation and living conditions. It continues with description of duties, including cleaning ablutions and lecture rooms. Kathleen…

Kathleen describes a farewell concert at an undisclosed location, and says it marked the closure to the first chapter of service life. She goes on to write of arrival at RAF Bawtry Hall with her friend Dorothy and describes the accommodation and…

Kathleen recounts arriving at RAF Cranwell on a cold December day and describes the accommodation in detail, including living conditions and a description of camp and facilities. She then talks about daily activities, classrooms, instructors and…