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Major SanBrians' wife came with us to do some shopping.

Naturally we filled up on Nancy sweets. Pastry is getting more and more complex although sugar still hard to obtain so I'm told. Ice cream can't be improved though.

Hackett and I wanted to fly the Avro but it was not finished so I took a test flight in #0 and enjoyed the air for a while. Propeller must be fixed - too much vibration; likewise now thermometer and oil gauge.

Sunday 11th
Late arising and office work all morning. Then an invitation from the men to dine with them and Sts. Wilkirs, Hands and I did so and had a fine meal of steak and mashed potatoes gravy and corn, [[underlined]]ice cream[[/underlined]] and Red [[Cess?]] cakes. [[strikethrough]][[/strikethrough]] It was most excellent.