Item 05: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 19 March-4 December 1918 - Page 70
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of position.
2-7-1918
Liet. Irwin, on leave to England. Today is fine, but windy. General Walker taken away from the Australian Army; I hear that all Imperial Officers are recalled. Sub-section cricket match still on. These matches are played after evening stables. Stumps drawn 9 p.m. A terrific air fight about 8-30 p.m. Thirteen or fourteen machines mixed up in it; two aeroplanes crashed to earth; one shot to pieces. Don't know if they were our planes or not. This stunt only lasted about 5 minutes.
3-7-1918
The result of aeroplane battle yesterday, was two of ours, and three of theirs. Five enemy planes tackled three of ours. Major Byrne in wagon line this evening; 456 rounds of ammunition to gun position. Today is cold and windy. A little Artillery fire on our left, which is the French sector.
4-7-1918