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

Written from France.

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 being stuck at Rouen for a day or two and describes it as a place 'out to rob the British soldiers'. He complains about the journey to get there, but remarks he has no news because war is 'always a beastly slow business'.

He comments that his juveniles are keeping in good spirits despite the discomfort of the town owing to it being spoilt by the army.

Written from the Grand Hotel D'Angleterre, Rouen.

Sir Lawrence discusses a 'strut corner brawl', and describes taking a young observer along the lines only to find himself involved in a fight with four German planes. He admits he didn't manage to incapacitate any of them, but feels he has 'shown the superiority of the British pilots'.

He assures his mother he is unlikely to fight again unless it is absoultely neccessary, and remarks that he saw Roger Gould, an Australian man who had rowed with Sir Lawrence at Jesus College.

Sir Lawrence discusses an air combat including four of his men, during which they managed to do some damage to the enemy.

He comments that he is very busy at the moment because his Recording Officer has not turned up.

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.

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 disccuses the awarding of a Military Cross to one of his 'baby' observers.

He remarks on bad weather, a lack of an appearance of the enemy and a lesser amount of work to do. He notes that the King is now Colonel in Chief of the Royal Flying Corps.

Sir Lawrence discusses an air combat between 5 of his machines and 5 'Huns'. He remarks that his senior Flight Commander, Captain Naughton, and his observer managed to bring down two planes, one of the pilots being seen to fall out of his machine in the air. He notes that the same Captain and observer brought down two planes before, and describes their technique.

Sir Lawrence sends his thanks for 'thin underclothing' sent by his mother.

He gives a very detailed account of his fight with several enemy planes during which he comes very close to being shot down.

Includes a transcription of the letter which is handwritten by his mother.