Letter from Bill Lord to his Sister

Letter from Bill Lord to his Sister

He apologises for not writing very often, blaming it on his work. A photo of his aircraft taking off for an attack on Berlin has appeared in the 'Sunday Despatch' and he has received a medal.

Four handwritten sheets

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R.A.F. Station
Woodhall Spa
Lincolnshire

Thursday

My dear Sister,

Many thanks for letter duly received, digested and in the process of being answered. Im terribly sorry that you haven't had many letters from me lately, but you see there's a reason, there's always a reason for everything in this world thats why we are all so mad.

But, to continue the story, as I was saying the reason is that owing to some low

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type painter thinking he could run the world by himself, I have, reluctantly, to convince him that he “aint got a clue.”

Since this necessitates much work, and no small amount of thought, I find myself unable to devote all my spare time writing to doting females.

Or, to cut a long story short “Theres a war on.”

Seriously thought Lynne, I hope you liked my letters by instalment

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plan, its certainly original if nothing else!

Thanks for getting the bag, deary and of course I'll have it – you know me! Ever the business man. Am enclosing a cheque for the amount so will expect the bag in a few days, lets know when you have sent it.

I have given Leslie your message and he has noted same, for future occassions [sic].

Sorry to hear that you have now news of Stan yet honey bunch

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Keep smiling and remember no news, is good news.

What do you think of the way we pranged Berlin!! Wizard what, old gal?

If you can get hold of a copy of last Sundays Dispatch, on the front page is a photograph of our kite taking off for the big city. Ho kid I can prove it if necessary!

Tats for now
Love Billy xxxxxxxxxx