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He was in the 20th Squadron, & also, I think he said, in the 56th & 66th.

A pupil of yours, Luxton, is also back. He is in Melbourne, & I have heard that he attributes his life to you, because the day before he went to France you made him make 26 landings. When he was afterwards caught in our own barrage, & came down wounded & would have been smashed, had it not been for the splendid training in landings that he got from you.

The last letter I wrote you was dated 19th February, but I had a new office boy who had the letters piled on his table five minutes before the post closed. I rushed off in a cab to the Post office, but when I got there the clock had struck, & for all I know I missed the post. I have also failed to send you the "Alma Mater" in the rush, and I am afraid I can't get one to post to you tonight, & the post closes at 8.30 tomorrow by the "Niagara".

The debate still goes on here, & Dr. Nash who is speaking has simply paralysed my brain. So, goodbye, & God bless you & keep you safe from danger. Nash is roaring into my ears & driving me dotty.

Your ever loving father
Thomas Hughes.

 

 

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