An airman to his mother

An airman to his mother

Letter found amongst the personal belongings of a Royal Air Force pilot recently reported missing believed killed, to be sent to his mother if he were killed. Letter talks about the importance of his role, admiration for his mother, sacrifice for country. Requests no grief and that adversity is sent to test mettle and his life has not been in vain. Reprinted from the Times. Annotated 'I hope this will be of some help. Padre'.

1940-06-18

Four page printed document with handwritten annotation

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