Letter from Pete Perry to his mother

Letter from Pete Perry to his mother

Wishes her happy birthday. Explains he did not write the previous day as he had a long flight (11 hours 15 minutes) and was very tired. Catches up with mail received and family gossip and other matters. Mention future plans and that his commission was backdated. Concludes with catching up and more gossip. Note at the bottom 'sent to bomb Milan, Italy, 11 hrs 15 mins in pilots seat with not break, aged 20, Flt Lt W R Pete Perry'.

1943-07-14

Five page handwritten letter, envelope and note

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