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Glenn's obituary written after the death of his wife, Dora. it details his service in 426 Squadron and records the location of his grave in Kieve, Germany.

The letter informs Sam that his son is presumed dead.

He writes about the family and the purchase of 500 chickens.

He has met Jack Brooks at his farm in England. He wishes his family well.

He writes that he recently arrived in the UK and is staying in a hotel with excellent food. He went to see his cousins on a farm. The weather is mild. He has met two folk from Bowmanville. He asks after Jesse's family.

He has received several letters from home. He talks about the weather and its effects on farming. He has given a pint of blood for the war effort. He has a new bicycle.

He has received letters and a parcel from Canada. He asks after his Dad and the chickens.

He has not had any letters but received a parcel. that day. Food is good so he has not eaten the canned steak that was sent previously.

He has received a letter and a parcel which was damaged and repacked in transit. He has bought eggs from a farm. He has been replying to letters from family and friends in Canada.

He has received mail from his uncle and aunt in Canada in addition to his close family. He is about to move close to York.

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

He was unable to fly the day of the letter due to mist but he has had lots of flying that week. He talks about farming and friends in Canada.

He writes that letters are arriving regularly and he asks about his family. He has a bicycle and has been using it for long rides. He has been training in night flying.

Glenn has moved to southern England and describes it as more beautiful than Banff. He says the food is better than some of the stations in Canada. He asks about his Dad. He misses milk and eggs.

He writes that his life is very inactive and he has met some folk from his home town.

She expresses sympathy about his health and an operation he has recently had. The letter also contains some family news.

The letter contains news of the birth of a cousin named D'Arcy. She writes about family events and she is not looking forward to going back to school.

The letter contains farming, family and friends news. She mentions his father has been poorly and has been on a special diet.

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During this period Keith Thompson did his basic RAF training in England then left for Canada to undertake his flying training.