8th July 1941
July 8th, 2011
Gorgeous full moon tonight, like a gigantic orange. Very few planes about.
Jimmy Ward climbs out on the wing – mid flight
July 7th, 2011
The squadron leader said, “What does it look like to you?” I told him the fire didn't seem to be gaining at all and that it seemed to be quite steady. He said, “I think we'd prefer a night in the dinghy in the North Sea to ending up in a German prison camp." With that he turned out seawards and headed for England.

