Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother

Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother

He has been practising for the concert. He had a letter from Lady Ampthill asking about his pilot and observer.

1941-09-04

One double sided printed card with handwritten annotations

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4/9/41.

Dear Ma,

We’ve been Busy Practising [sic] for our concert all week its been fun. I’m still looking forward to a letter from you. I had a letter from Lady Ampthill on Friday Enquiring about my Pilot and Observer. We also Received Red Cross Parcels. The weather here is good, I hope this card finds you all in the same good Health and Spirit it leaves me in Lots of Love

Leslie

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POSTE ITALIANE
CARTOLINA POSTALE
PER PRIGIONIERI DI GUERRA
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[underlined] Mittente [/underlined]

Cognome PICKFORD
Nome LESLIE
Grado SGT 551653
Campo p.g. PRATO ALL’ ISARCO
BOLZANO ITALY

A Mrs A PICKFORD
41 BROADLEA ROAD.
KINGSWAY MANCHESTER
LANC’S
ENGLAND