FOOTNOTES
[1] Now with the gunners in France.
[2] Interned in Germany since outbreak of war.
[3] In his private Log Book “Theta” apportions to the various “episodes” a figure showing the probable value of each narrow escape. From this it appears that he reckoned he ought to have lost his life fifteen and a half times!
[4] Archie = Anti-aircraft.
[5] Trig = Trigonometry.
[6] 2C = B.E.2C.
[7] Firsts = 1st Air Mechanics.
[8] V.P. = Vol Plané.
[9] In his private log book “Theta” sets out the cost of petrol expended by him on a non-eventful flight, and the cost to the Huns of the Archies fired at him, drawing out a balance of cash profit or loss to the R.F.C.
[10] The Prince of Wales.
[11] Reference to a humorously satirical caution against the use of the terms “’bus” or “plane” instead of “aeroplane” or “machine.”