In Berck Plage, at the HQ of 2 Aeroplane Supply Depot, Greg learnt that he was posted to 42 Squadron, one of the RAF’s ‘corps’ squadrons. That evening, he began his journey to Aire-sur-la-Lys, the railhead for the squadron’s base, but didn’t get very far…
Saturday June 1st. Posted to No 42 Squadron, together with Cooper, Charlesworth & Mesinger. Left Bercque [sic] at 8 pm by lorry for Rang du Fliers, for train to Aire. Caught a train as far as Etaples. Stayed the night at the Officers’ Club.
So he travelled about 11 miles (18 km), going north back towards Boulogne:
