Letter from Ron Witty to his mother, father and siblings

Letter from Ron Witty to his mother, father and siblings

Writes that he had arrived at Durban and went by train to East London. Mentions the uneventful sea journey and says he would start training soon.

1942-12-08

One page handwritten letter

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MR. & MRS. WITTY,
63 FARNDALE AVENUE,
SOUTHCOATES LANE,
HULL, ENGLAND.
686412
Sender’s Address: 1520694 L.A.C. WITTY A.R.
48 AIR SCHOOL,
WOODBROOK,
EAST LONDON, S. AFRICA.
Date: 8th Dec. 1942.
Dear Mum, Dad, Norman & Hazel,
Well here I am on terra firma once more and very thankful to be so. We arrived here on Sunday, 6th after a 42 hrs. train journey from Durban. The “cruise” was uneventful, though there were a few scares. All being well, I shall be starting on the next part of my training on Monday. This will last 9 weeks, without any flying. I hope you received the telegram I sent yesterday.
We are in for a jolly good time. I wish you could see the stuff in the shops now that Christmas is near. I hope you’re all well and that I shall soon be receiving Airgraphs from you.
Your affectionate Ron.