Letter to Leonard Cheshire from 4 Group

Letter to Leonard Cheshire from 4 Group

Reply to a request from Cheshire that 4 Group provide crew. Not possible at present due to heavy commitments and new squadrons forming.

1944-02-06

One-page typewritten letter

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File Personnel & B.F.

4G/GBW/DO.

Headquarters,
No. 4 Group.
Royal Air Force,
[underlined] YORK [/underlined]

6th February 1944.

Dear Chesh,

Gale told me that you were very anxious that we should provide a crew for your squadron.

You know that I would be most happy to oblige but on referring the matter to the A.O.C. he was most adamant that in view of the heavy commitments we have in this Group arising partly from the creation of some new Squadrons and commitments outside the Group it is absolutely impossible to fulfil your requirements. I am so sorry. Perhaps during the Spring when we have straighten ourselves out if you are still in want and would let me know I would use every effort to oblige.

I have tried several times to telephone you but although I got as far as Woodhall Spa. Each time it seems impossible to get put through to you.

Good wishes.
Yours
Gerry
Wing Commander G.L. Cheshire. D.S.O. D.F.C.,
[underlined] Woodhall Spa [/underlined]