Fri, February 19, 1943
This morning we had a test in the field & had a defensive & had an offensive battle & we took pictures of it. I used the K-20 & took 8 shots of the battle. I think there good. We left at 2:30 & was on our way back home at 5:00. I took Mary & family & Jean Hawn & Al Manderlero to a dance in Burbank.
Sat, February 19, 1944
Left for London on the early train & was in there by noon. Took in a show & went on a tour. That eve they had a big raid & plenty of bombs & incendiaries. Saw some of the boys, had a few drinks & ate at Lyon’s Cornerhouse. Was in bed by midnite after the raid was over.