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Jack writes about operations he has been on.

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Jack writes about the delayed mail from her, possibly due to the blitz on London. Their leave has been delayed too.

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Jack writes that nothing much has been happening except two attacks by German bombers.

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Jack writes that their dummy airfield has been bombed. The three crews that were required for overseas have now been completed. He details his new crew.

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Jack writes that three crews are to go overseas. He has been playing football and been to the cinema. This was disturbed by an air raid so they went to a local pub.

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Jack writes about his journey back to Feltwell. The Germans have bombed the Sergeant's mess.

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Family history including, early, school and village life, service with the Royal Air Force as an electrician with 242, 22 and 51 squadrons, and life after demob. Includes a photograph of a teacher and 26 children arranged in three rows, captioned…

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Notes that they had heard news of heavy raids on Leipzig and Berlin but at heavy loss of 79. Comments on incendiaries. continues with news, chat and gossip as well as descriptions of activities. Mentions Anzio beachhead still in news as well as…

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Jack writes about family. Some of his colleagues from Hamble have arrived and have described the bombing at Southampton. He has been into Cirencester for a hot bath and mixed grill then a film. He has sent her 30/- and photos.

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Jack writes the weather has been very good. They bombed Milan.

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Jack writes that she misunderstood his last letter. He meant he was pleased with her perm and was happy she was looking pretty. They were wakened by German intruder aircraft and anti-aircraft fire. He had a two hour flight looking for bombing damage…

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Notifies him that food parcel is on the way also includes socks. Continues with goings on at home. Mentions going to see open air dancing and other activities. Encloses letter from another member of family. Continues with family matters and memories.…

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Comments on dad using typewriter and recent sports success. Dad was now helping with the ration books. Continues with news and gossip of daily activities, friend and family. Mentions bombing and great words about the RAF. Hoped he enjoyed his tea out…

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Makes some comments about things he wrote in his latest letter. Thanks him for the explanation of the bomb aimers duties were. Continues with news and gossip of activities. Mentions boring lecture at WVS about incendiary bombs and about the bomb…

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Writes of daily activities. Noted his letter had arrived and dad would answer it. Continues with more gossip and news. Mentions church service with visiting minister and damage to another church during recent air raid. Writes she was sending parcel…

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Mentions mother's letter with her note of an air raid. Continues with description of actions including being on duty and opening the air raid shelter. Provides some description of the raid including damage to a church, anti aircraft fire and night…

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Jack writes that he has not sent any cash. Some of his class have finished and been awarded leave, others have two weeks to improve their Morse. They have had enemy aircraft raids but nothing too serious.

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Jack writes that his training continues. Also they have been putting up tents and laying telephone cables. Lots of sirens and bombing of Portsmouth.

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Jack writes about the bombing in London. They have had sirens but no bombs. He has three weeks training left and hopes to get some leave when this has finished.

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Mentions office sport and acknowledges receipt of letters. Glad he had a nice outing to Wolverhampton and noted parcel had arrived. Pleased to say the burglar had been caught. Continues with family news, news of activities and gossip, his success at…

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Makes comments on Georges recent letter and pleased to hear he had received parcel. Sending enclosed envelopes in case NAAFI stocks low. Mention letters from family, police making no further progress with burglaries and other news. Mentions work…

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Recalls his being shot down, being taken as a prisoner of war, and conditions at a prisoner of war camp.

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Pages 1 and 2 are missing. Jack writes about his wife and daughters having to go into shelters during raids.

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Jack writes that he is pleased their daughters are doing well. His airfield was bombed by a single Ju 88. He is thinking of going into Southampton to watch a film.

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Jack writes that he hopes to get leave soon. He is pleased that Pat is doing well at school.

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