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Editor’s Note About Iraq in 1941

For all of you following this blog, just a quick note to say that things are, once again, beginning to hot up for my father. However, he does not know that yet. So keep following – and for some background … Continue reading

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May 14th 1940 – Assam

Our last day we went up to Gulmarg with food. I am a bit sore in calf, through falling off the footplate of ‘Butterfly’, and I have a spirited horse. I get him under control on the way down though. … Continue reading

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February 20th 1940 – Madras

Flying and sailing – the flying not too good as I seem to misjudge my landings on the mark, even from 600′ as well as from 2000′. The 8′s aren’t too bad though they are not consistent at 600 feet. … Continue reading

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