Much to celebrate at Abeele! Sgt Murray got his MM yesterday (well, actually he got the MC, but we've had that mistake from Brigade before), and today 2Lt McCudden got what should go down as his second victory. A Halberstadt got the better of me in a turning fight and put enough holes in my machine to slow down my rolling. Mac got in and drove my attacker off. Mac says he got the kill further east.

I say it should be his second victory; Brigade have been funny lately about our claims. Insisted I claim for a kill that I know perfectly well was Long's. I declined and told Long that I know it was his and will tell anyone who enquires.

Also grounds for celebration is my promotion to full Lieutenant. Captain Cowan has asked if I'd lead some more patrols as the squadron is a bit heavy on 2nd Lieutenants with very little else. If I get to lead, I'm sure I will take us over at a higher altitude. We always seem to be attacked rather than attacking. Height's the thing!