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Had not heard from him and wondered whether he had received package of cigarettes she sent. Writes of her family/friends activities and recollects his stay at Tuscaloosa. Chat about acquaintances an other gossip. Mentions contact with his family.

Sent in reply to their card. Hopes they had had good news about Bob. Comments that English streets would be empty as US troops had gone home with English brides. Mentions Mavis growing up and that they were canning peaches. Comments on UK rationing.

Reports arrival of 6 letters. Writes he was now at Turner Field, Albany, Georgia doing advanced training on twin engine aircraft. Even with 140 hours in the air he was worried about being washed out. Mentions visit to Birmingham from Tuscaloosa and…

Catches up with news. Hoped that recipient had had news of Bob. Continues with chat about families. Mentions preparation for thanksgiving.

Handwritten letter torn in half. Written from Tuscaloosa, tells of family Burt sending chocolate and fruit. Goes on with activities including going solo. Mentions visiting Birmingham and writes about camp and accommodation. Catches up with family…

Card with artwork of girl in pink dress. Note on reverse asking recipient to write with name and address in Birmingham Alabama.

Three airmen wearing uniform tunic and side caps with white band, standing behind a bicycle. On the reverse date stamp for Ensley Alabama, March 31 1942'.

Top left - view down a street of a church with two towers, one taller that the other. Car parked in front.
Top right - A monument with statue in front of a multi-storey building with domed tower.
Bottom - view across city square with buildings…

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