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The message advises Maurice that a Swan Pen has been obtained and he does not have to feel obliged to accept.

Alan writes he is still but feeling better. He thanks his parents for sending newspapers and a letter.

Alan writes thanking his parents for a parcel and a letter. He particularly enjoyed the cake. He has been having trouble with his bike.

Alan writes thanking his parents for their letter. [page torn and section missing] The mess is good and he is being kept busy. He has been to plays and films.

Alan writes that on arrival at Huntingdon he got picked up in a car and was taken to his new station. A truck picked up his kit and bicycle. The food in the mess is good.

The postagram congratulates Maurice on the award of his DFC.

Memorandum items addresses of friends and acquaintances, mentions many days/evenings out and what sort of time he had in Belfast, Lincoln, Gainsborough and many others. Mentions various journeys and postings, lists birthdays. Jots down daily…

Lists 42 operations with dates, targets, aircraft, fuel, bomb loads, times and accounts of sortie for each one. Mentions Pathfinder marking, occasional air sickness, Master Bomber, number of aircraft lost on some operations, damage to aircraft on a…