Sir Lawrence discusses an encounter he had with a sausage captive balloon.

Written from France.

Sir Lawrence discusses his stay at Netheravon, his flight in a Henry Harman with dual control and the types of planes he may progress to flying. He remarks on the new Commanding Officer of his squadron and his flight commander.

He comments that Johnny Fairbairn, a fellow student and oarsman when Sir Lawrence attended Jesus College, is in a different squadron.

Written from Netheravon, Wiltshire.

Sir Lawrence discusses parcels received from his mother, including grouse, stockings, chocolates and silk gloves. He comments on seeing his first 'real live Hun' and chasing an enemy plane. He remarks that he is writing a full account of the fight to his father, and also for his own interest in it in years to come.

Sir Lawrence discusses being on patrol and having a fight with a German plane, during which he recieved a small wound to his leg when his plane was shelled. He describes the damage to his plane and comments that he expects to see one of the German "two-tails" soon.

Sir Lawrence discusses staying in the Ritz hotel in Paris which has allowed English officers to stay for ten francs a night. He comments on the ""cheeriness and enthusiasm"" the French show for the English Flying Corps, and describes the welcome he recieved.

He describes a message from Sir John French congratulating pilots and observers on recent fighting. Sir Lawrence remarks that the major approves of his 'gun mounting idea' and he hopes for great things to come of it.

Written from the Ritz Hotel, Paris.

Sir Lawrence discusses a parcel received from his mother including a tin of Devonshire cream, and remarks on plans to buy furniture for his sister-in-law Lina.

He writes about his patrol in bad weather, and the possibility of him being given a job as Flight Commander in England. He also remarks on being afraid and asks his mother to pray for him to have courage. He notes that he had paid to send a box of expensive chocolates to Diane, but suspects they were not sent .

Sir Lawrence thanks his mother for a parcel containing tinned goods, marrow glaces and chocolate.

He describes dealing with a seemingly broken engine, and mentions pamphlets he has seen about Cambridge men serving in the war and a sermon by Arthur Gray. He comments on developments in communication and field telephones, and conditions in the trenches.

Sir Lawrence discusses a letter and Christmas card sent to his mother by his flight sergeant as a thank you for socks sent over.

He describes his morning spent doing mixed patrol and photography, during which time his propellor broke and he was confronted by German planes known as ""two tails"". He remarks on firing rounds at the German planes, and they fly off in a 'most extrodinairy case of German lack of enterprise'. He includes detailed drawings and annotations of the ""two tail"" planes.

Sir Lawrence discusses bad weather, enjoying piloting, and flying the 'scout'.

Thanks his mother for paying his bills and assures her he is getting his tabac.

Written from France.

Sir Lawrence discusses a service jacket sent by his mother.

He comments on the success of one of his 'baby observers' who is now being recommended for a Military Cross.