Letter to Connie Thornhill from Judy Mansbridge

Letter to Connie Thornhill from Judy Mansbridge

Judy has just heard that Ted is a prisoner of war. She tells her news from her new station.

1944-01-26

Four handwritten sheets

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EMansbridgeJThornhillCE440126

Officers Mess.
R.A.F. Station
Methwold
Nr Brandon
Norfold
26. JAN. 1944

My dear [underlined] Corporal [/underlined]

I heard to-day from Reynolds that your husband is a “Prisoner of War” in Germany – and I am writing to tell you how pleased I am to hear that he is safe – but at the same time I know what a worry it must be for you try not to worry about him too much my dear. I always remember with great admiration

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your pluck and courage, when I had to give you the sad news.

I was sorry to leave Bitteswell without saying goodbye to you – but it all seemed to happen so quickly –

Like Bitteswell this is a satellite, only much bigger as before I have a grand crowd of wa.a.f, [sic] and needless to say I love them all even the naughty ones! but I must say I still miss you all & often wonder how things are going there, I always shall have such a soft spot in my heart for that section.

CPL, keep an eye on Reynolds

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will you please, she seems to be rather miserable these days and I know she is very worried about her husband who is very ill – you will understand so well how she feels and I am rather worried about her, when I was there I was able to talk to her and I hope help a little.

I am hoping to go on a 48 hour pass soon, with another W.A.A.F officer from here. She is a great friend of mine and we have had many happy times together already so you can imagine it helps life a lot.

Please excuse this very

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hurried letter but I am writing in my lunch hour –

I saw a rather nice little “saying” the other day which goes like this:-

“If we trust we do not worry, if we worry we do not trust.” I think that is worth remembering.

My most sincerest wishes to you for a speedy Reunion and your husbands safety.

My thoughts are with you both.

Yours Most Sincerely

Judy Mansbridge.