Monday 5th May -
On Monday dawn broke bright and early which is a bad habit it has around here; some time later the 208th broke surface not quite so brightly and moved down to the Squadron via normal same-
The real business of the day however took place in the evening when most of us met in the bar in assorted dress ranging from DJs through Mess Kit to sweltering Interim to have a few strengtheners before going to see Lita Rosa perform in a CSE show at the camp cinema. Judging by the bulging eyes most people approved. After the show we returned to the bar which was being kept open by the Station Commander who seemed interested in the state of Moose's one eye.
Tuesday and Wednesday were routing days with an increasing amount of Air to Ground. Graham climbed the first step to the pedestal on which he stands by virtue of his 49% average. Moose had taken over from Dad 2X Gregg as RSO at Larnaca Range on Wednesday and made a very efficient showing despite being told by an Airborne Abdul that EOKA were setting up a Bren Gun 100 yds from his hut. We hear that on the way to the range one morning his ammunition (all six of it) fell overboard during his demonstration of 'What I would do if ambushed.'
On Thursday morning many scores were in the 30-
John McCallum arrived 
back a mere ten days late from two weeks leave. He said he had dysentery -
On Friday the sun beat down with new vigour which did not deter Don Brimms from notching up a 70% which ought to cost him a few drinks, perhaps he and the Boss could throw a 'Highest and Lowest' party? John Barwell returned from a night in Ankara with tales of a Black Market in Scotch and with a septic foot.
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