28th August 1940

An alarm today at 1 o’clock, while I was alone at the Castle. I had to remain on duty at the gate, and so was prevented from seeing a plane brought down near West Bergholt. Many planes were over tonight, and bombs could be heard in the distance. No sirens. Maura Benham came to the Castle with me this evening, and helped to clean my mail-phaeton. 

For more detail on events in the Battle of Britain for 28th August 1940 see the Battle of Britain Diary Day by Day and the Battle of Britain Memorial website. CP