4th Oct 1917

shell fire that morning.

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Called at No 15 and found everything correct. No ballooning all day.

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Very successful battle. Over 3000 prisoners.

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BMS17 (No 47) damaged by shell fire.

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5th October 1917

Windy cloudy day. Fair visibility at times. Balloons up in afternoon and work done.

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Visited No 47 and examined BMS 176. Large hole in balloonet which made it unserviceable. Reserve balloon FM 122 inflated with gas from BMS 176 and 50 full tubes.

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Went to 25 Sectn and inspected their winch Chassis Engine, which was having carburettor trouble. Lunched at No 9 Sectn.

 

6th October 1917

Windy day, squalls of rain.

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No 9 Section were shelled in the night and direct hit obtained on Officers Dug out, killing Lt Steward and 2/Lt Knight and wounding Lt Oliver. Lt Griffiths was badly shaken and given leave from tomorrow.

Attended Stewards and Knights funeral.