Eighty years ago today Wednesday 17 - Saturday 20 December 1941

 Busy at CO workshop drawing vehicles, tools and equipment. Went out in the evening with a party to Davico’s.

Thursday 18 December. Drew 68 vehicles. Quite a good day’s work. Went to Plaza cinema to see the film ‘Major Barbara’; quite good. Early to bed.

Friday 19 December. Drew 75 vehicles; getting better each day. Had all meals in the Mess. Wrote home and went to bed early.

Saturday 20 December. Drew more vehicles. Went with a party to a dance at the Paratroop’s Gym. Not very exciting as I could not dance.

 

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