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I bought my gown from him for ten shillings (and eventually gave it back to him in lieu of a tip!) He was adamant that only one scuttle of coal a day and he would bring in a jug of hot water every morning. All our meals were served in Hall, such a grand and splendid environment, and in view of the food shortages that existed; we were very well fed indeed Yes, in 1942 ͨs College was a wonderful place to be. We received lectures from Professors Fay on Economics, Commager on American History and Debenham on Geography. We learnt very early that Professor Fay lectured entirely from a book he had written, his lectures clashed with our rowing sessions on the Cam so we bought his book, skipped the lectures and succeeded in achieving 3 bumps at the Lents. The illuminated photograph commemorating this event still hangs up at home for all to see. Frank Debenham, a man of great charm, explained to us the intricacies of Astro Navigation and in so doing probably saved many lives. (Instruments out of action over Germany, find the Plough, locate the North Star and you had a good chance of making landfall at home) The Tutorials always seemed pleasant occasions, very civilised and a great way of furthering discussion and of course, criticising your essays. Every Wednesday it was back to that harsh world outside, on with our Air Squadron uniform and a day of strict discipline, parades and lessons on navigation, meteorology, theory of flight etc. There was the occasional special day when we were taken to Marshalls and a flight in the Tiger Moth. And then it was all over - It was away to the war! We were leaving that oasis of peace and tranquillity which I thought so aptly described ͨs College and wondered whether we would ever experience it again? 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