Letter from Lewis Ellis to his mother and father

Letter from Lewis Ellis to his mother and father

Writes of his arrival at Lords (aircrew reception centre) in London and subsequent activities.

1941-07-22

One sided handwritten letter and envelope

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1238597 AC2 E L. ELLIS.
W.0.1. Aircrew R.C
No. 4 Squadron. No 3/4 Flight
Bentwick Close
Prince Albert Rd.,
London N.W.8.

Dear Mam & Dad,

I got to London at 12-0 yesterday and after taking two buses got to Lords. Here we filled in two forms & were put into flights. Our Corpral [sic] (Avery) a nice chap then took us to our billets in some magnificent flats. Five of us are sharing a room & a bath room.

When we got to settle down the cpl took us for our dinner & then we got of [sic] uniform & kit. I’ve got the uniform on now. They must have doped the dinner for everyone was using the lav. last night.

This morning we had to [mark deleted] wear dark glasses for an hour and the [sic] had a [sic] eye test. This was for night fighting. I shall be at this address for a fortnight so you can write back. The food and bedding are O.K. and the chaps in our room are all about the same age. [deleted letter] Tell Fred and Hats I’ll write as soon as I have time but I’m very busy all day and I have had to scrible [sic] this. I hope every one is alright [deleted] right [/deleted] write soon.

Your loving son

Lewis

I had to borrow this paper can you send me any?

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Mrs Ellis
54 Wulfric Rd.,
Manor,
Sheffield 2.

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