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  • Collection: Box, Douglas Charles

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Douglas Box’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner from 4th May to 31st August 1943. Trained at No. 8 Air Gunnery School, 11 Operational Training Unit, 1483 Gunnery Flight, and 1665 Conversion Unit. Posted to 75 (NZ) Squadron for operations.

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They write about the Christmas decorations and activities, an extract from Doug's diary, 23.12.43.

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Doug writes about the New Year's Eve dance. It was full so they went to another but it was too expensive until someone gave them unwanted tickets.

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He has no news but hopes his parents are well.

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Doug has been to a variety show. He is about to send his washing home. He asks Rosie for chocolate bars.

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He has received a parcel from his parents. He sent them watches. He writes about family and friends. He is going to see a film.

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Tinned kidney for lunch was not popular. Weather is bad. Not much news.

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He talks about family and friends. He is going to watch a film. He has little news.

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He has received a parcel from his parents. Weather is bad. Their accomodation is in tents and the weather is getting colder.

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He writes he has been to a dance. He is about to send some laundry home. He writes about leave but his is not due yet.

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Doug thanks his parents for the parcel. He writes asking about his family. His accomodation has improved now that they are in huts.

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Doug thanks his parents for two letters. He writes about friends. He tells his mother not to send her chocolate ration.

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Doug thanks them for the mail they have sent. He hopes to see them soon on his leave.

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Part of a letter from Doug thanking his parents for a parcel. He is about to send some laundry back.

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Doug thanks his parents for their parcel. He met a family friend in the NAAFI. He writes about friends.

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Doug has moved to Bridlington for part of his training. He has sent a tin and pullover and perhaps a glove.
Page 2 is missing.

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Doug thanks his parents for the parcel. He reports a night of snow. He mentions he is 270 miles north of Glasgow, near Dingwall.

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The postcard, written by Doug as a prisoner of war, tells that he has received letters from home.

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He has had four letters from home. He asks about family and friends. He has little news.

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He wishes them a happy new year. He asks about friends and family.

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He writes that he hopes they are well. He talks about poultry keeping when he gets back.

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He writes that he is OK and thinks he will be home soon.

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He writes that he has received a letter from them, his first in 12 weeks. He asks after family and friends.

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He has received two letters and a cigarette parcel. He wishes his parents a Merry Christmas.
[part of the letter is missing]

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He thanks his parents for letters, papers, toffee and apples. He has been to church. Apart from that he says it's all work and sleep.

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