25 Wednesday

Containers packed. Issued compass, watch.

26 Thursday

Issued maps, money. Final details.

27 Friday

On tonight. Emplane 1020 [2220], we drop on Bruneval 1220 [0020]. Job done successfully. Leave only few men, a lot of damage done, very exciting. Arrive at beaches. 49th jump. 28 Saturday Taken off by navy at 0320. Arrive at Portsmouth very tired. News on wireless. Sleep on ship Prinz Albert. Press reports, all air crews await our arrival. Roll call seven missing. I bring back a little of my parachute all the boys sign it. Everyone happy.