France, R. F. G.,
Thursday, 29. 11. 17.

Dear Mr. McLeod:-

I have looked up that matter I spoke about and here are the full facts. Norwood and the other pilot left the ground together at 1.30 P.M. to go up as aerial sentries and patrol at 18000 ft. this side of the line. Norwood returned about 20 to 25 minutes later - it appears that the pilots didn't keep together but when the other pilot returned just after 3 P.M. he reported having seen on our side a Hun formation of 8 large 2 seaters and 6 scouts about 1.50 P.M., so it is quite possible that Norwood tackled them - it seems very likely indeed, and of course, Norwood would have very little chance up against such odds and yet I'm sure if he were there he would be sure to tackle them.

I spoke to you about Gordon, a New Zealander who was with us at Turnberry. I would be very pleased if you could send me a photo of his taken by Norwood near the lighthouse - I want to send it to his Mother as she has very few photos of him.

I must now conclude, once again asking you to accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your son Norwood - one of my very best friends and whom poor Sharland and I used to call "A White Man."

Yours sincerely,

Herbert Drewitt.