South Yorkshire Times, April 3rd 1943
Birthday in Middle East
L/AC. Arthur Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Long, 10, Conan Road Conisbrough, who on March 25th celebrated his 23rd birthday, has been serving with the R.A.F. in the Middle East for nine months.
Lately he enjoyed a short spell of leave in Alexandria, “seeing the sights.” He mentions to his letters that he has met a Darfield lad.