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Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes thanking her for his present and card. He is walking better on his new boots and has been to a dance.
He also writes to his daughters.
He also writes to his daughters.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that he does not have much spare money after paying for his messing. He has been to the cinema.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that he was pleased to receive her letter. The weather has improved and he has been to the cinema.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that his new posting is like a holiday camp. They have sports organised and the food is good. He has sent her £15 and asks for some laundry to be cleaned.
Letter to George Thomson from his father
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Says he had posted parcels and comments on arrival of mail. Mentions weather and describes latest activities. Catches up on news and gossip and was glad he managed to get into Bury St Edmunds for meal and show. Continues with more news and gossip.
Letter to George Thomson from his father
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Comments on his news from latest letter. Recommend film "Colonel Blimp". Continues with chat and gossip as well as description of activities, including his bowls. Mentions mum's next parcel to him. and upcoming salute the soldier week. Received a…
Letter to George Thomson from his father
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Catches up with news and mail to and from. Writes of activities including funeral and other matters. Continues with more activities, news and gossip. Pleased that he had enjoyed the ENSA show.
Letter to George Thomson from his father
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Catches up with mail sent. Mentions his gardening and weather. Sorry he had not the opportunity to visit a nearby big city but the rest would do him good. Surprised at lack of on base entertainment due to its isolated location. Concludes with more…
Letter to George Thomson from his mother
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Notes he had moved to new destination and that new circumstance would be a change. Hope he enjoyed ENSA show. Continues with news and gossip and description of activities. Comments on his recent journey and enquires about Norman's health. Continues…
Letter to George Thomson from his father
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Thanks him for latest letter with new address and entertainment available. Makes further comments on George's latest news. Comments on his navigation prowess, other members of his crew and flying experiences. Writes describing activities at home as…
Letter to George Thomson from his father
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Mentions mail received and sent and legion annual general meeting that night. Catches up with news and gossip including film and description of activities.
Letter to George Thomson from his mother
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Glad to hear that all his mail and parcels had now arrived. mentioned writing to Norman's mother. Has been anxious over sending money and asked if he had received it. Continues with general chat and had stared on another pair of socks. Comments on…
Letter to George Thomson from his mother
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Written on his birthday and hope he was able top celebrate. Was worried about whether he had received the £6.00 she sent and said she sent a back up cheque in case not. Notes that his overdue mail had arrived. Comments on photographs. Goes on with…
Letter to George Thomson from his mother
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Catches up with latest mail. Requires telegram with instructions for money order. Talks of razor blades and neat shaves. Asks if he met new girl friend at ATS party. Asks for further information. Asks whether he enjoyed other events. His next letter…
Letter to George Thomson from his father
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Delighted with his previous letter and glad that he had had a good Christmas. Sorry he had not recovered parcel mum sent. Continues with description of activities, news and gossip. Mentions contents of parcels sent. Notes he had attended a few dances…
Letter to George Thomson from his mother
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Catches up with mail to and from. Writes of daily activities, news and gossip. Mentions going to the theatre and presents to/from various people. Goes on with description of activities, news and gossip. Hopes he was enjoying his cross country…
Letter to George Thomson from his mother
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Comments on weather, films 'sailors three' and poor quality of coal. Continues with news and gossip as well as descriptions of activities. Mentions women's guild and Burns supper. Was pleased to hear that he had purchased a bike. Mentions trying to…
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes about family. Some of his colleagues from Hamble have arrived and have described the bombing at Southampton. He has been into Cirencester for a hot bath and mixed grill then a film. He has sent her 30/- and photos.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Two letters.
#1 Jack writes that he has leave at the weekend.
#2 Jack complains that he has had no letters all week. He has not moved from Croydon. Their pay has still not been sorted but Jack thinks he has been slightly overpaid.
#1 Jack writes that he has leave at the weekend.
#2 Jack complains that he has had no letters all week. He has not moved from Croydon. Their pay has still not been sorted but Jack thinks he has been slightly overpaid.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Three letters.
#1 Jack writes that he has returned to Croydon. They went on a training flight and have started radio telegraphy training. He is expecting a bumper pay day soon.
#2 there is an issue with their pay, because the squadron is not…
#1 Jack writes that he has returned to Croydon. They went on a training flight and have started radio telegraphy training. He is expecting a bumper pay day soon.
#2 there is an issue with their pay, because the squadron is not…
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that he is sorry she is feeling lonely. He thinks they are leaving for Scotland very soon. This is for intensive gunnery training. They are going to see a film. They have been issued with extra clothing.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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Jack writes the weather has been very good. They bombed Milan.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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Jack writes that he has been busy. He has no money but is going to the camp cinema.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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Jack writes that he got back safely. He has been on a training attack on another airfield. The next day was foggy. Tonight is a film.
Letter to George Thomson from his father
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Talks of radio show he listened to. Sorry he had nor received parcel sent. Comments on George's visit to London and activities there. Mentions him meeting his pilot. Continues with news and gossip. Asks about the rest of his crew. Mentions weather…