23 Sep 1945, Barbara Anslow's diary

Submitted by Barbara Anslow on

To picture show last evening, on hangar deck.  It was 'In Old Oklahama' with John Wayne and Martha Scott.  Clifton and I sat on a ladder at the side and told each other how ludicrous it was to be sitting on an aircraft carrier, watching a film.  It was rather rough.

I slept very well, although felt a little rocky till I got off to sleep.  I'm on the top layer, quite near the hatch, supplied with one blanket, lucky I'd packed a sheet.  My immediate neighbour was Nan Grady, much to our surprise when we climbed aloft and met each other. We have 4 sittings for meals.

We're awakened by piercing oscillating whistle which means the tannoy is going to work, then a bugle, then 'Rise and shine, you've had your time.' Then 'Dress of the day is tropical rig.'

So far I've felt very well today.  Breakfast was lovely but I didn't tempt tummy too much - skipped eggs and bacon, had just grapefruit, shredded wheat, bread and marmalade.

Doreen also on board.

Had prayers led by a Brother in the Pilots' Ready Cabin.

Captain gave a nice little speech on hangar deck; we had canteen vouchers given us.  Clifton, Tim Fortescue, etc. are sleeping on camp beds on deck.

Weather rather rough.

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