Cocks letter diary, 1916-1919 / Verner Cocks - Page 373
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met his brother over here. It seems very easy to get into the Flying Corps from out there. They call regularly here for men anxious to become flying officers but it is difficult very difficult without "push" or exceptional qualifications to be accepted. I am still very keen on it but suppose I had better not try any more. The flying age is now under 30.
I liked the little bit about Myra's attempt at a pair of socks - who is going to be the victim?
No doubt the late developments came as a startling surprise to Australia. The move was probably anticipated but the developments are rather surprising though by no means critical - now at any rate. The northern thrust interests us very much since we know that country so well. It seems as if we own those parts so long have we been touring there (of course you know where we are now though).
That Mt Kemmel [Belgium] that has been