Letter from Bob Butler to his sister

Letter from Bob Butler to his sister

Handwritten letter sent from the Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Bob Butler states that he is being promoted to Flight Sergeant. Reports that Flying Officer Hansen, who already has Distinguished Flying Cross, has been awarded the George Medal. Bob states that he has been taken off his 'old crew' and will be flying with Bill Russell, 'one of the best pilots on the squadron'.

1941-06-01

One handwritten letter

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