Letter from Glenn Brooks to his Family

Letter from Glenn Brooks to his Family

He writes about letters he has received and asks about the chickens. He is still training and the food is good.

1944-04-24

One handwritten air letter on two sheets

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24 Apr 1944: Hello Folks:
Well I'm a day late. It's Monday noon hour I was kept very busy yesterday and could not write. I flew last night and just got up about an hour ago. It's a grand day again with lots of sunshine.
I moved to another station on Tuesday [Ed. 18 Apr] but it is only 14 miles from where I was. I don't like it quite as well but I'll get along OK .
I haven't received any mail this week accept an anniversary card from Dora1. I am hoping for some letters soon. The Statesman hasn't shown up at all yet.
Received a letter from Bob Scott. He and his brother are both over here now. Hope to see them in the near future.
I suppose you are very busy at home now. Gwen and Grant will soon be out of school to help you again. Hope your chickens are OK. By the way I received an airograph from Aunt Verna this week. They are all well and happy.
I am still training and will be for some time. The food is very good here and I'm overweight. I have a day off on Wednesday and may get a photo taken. I will send you a copy. A year ago today I had my picture taken in Oshawa. That was quite a day for us. The weather is much the same here today as it was a year ago at home.
I am flying this afternoon and again tonight. They sure keep us at it over here.
I had the misfortune to lose Mrs Barnett's sister’s address in Nottingham so please send it again. I may get time to call there sometime.
How is that ?flashy? black team of [?dash?] behaving this spring! Does Grant keep busy with the brasso now? [Ed. shining up the brass harness?] A year ago yesterday I rode one of them home from the town line.
I guess Arch is home now. Last I heard from Dora he was in Ottawa. Must soon close for now. Send me some snaps when you can. Hope to be home real soon.
Love Glenn