Eighty years ago today Tuesday 15 July 1941

An easy day. Went out for driving lessons. I said I had not driven previously as I didn’t think that I could claim to be able to drive a 15 cwt truck. Had my first fight this evening in the Platoon competition. I won fairly easily against quite a big opponent. The old left still does its stuff, but my right is not much use and I need a good deal of practice. Still, enjoyed the fight. This was the second round having had a bye in the first.

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