Eighty years ago today Thursday 2 October 1941

In the Instructional Workshop all day. Donned dungarees and stripped Morris engine completely, then put it together again. Examined several engines; the Ford V8 30HP is a nice job. Also had a look at a Diesel. Quite a good day, but tiring. Wrote a reply to Partie’s letter. Sent cards to Mam, Grancher Smith, RenĂ©e, and Mrs Slinger 2 (c). Life rolls on. Read up my precis and then to bed.

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