Letter from Kenneth Smith to his mother

Letter from Kenneth Smith to his mother

Thanks her for letter card but says he does not have discs but is not in trouble over them. Comments on recent kit inspection and missing a groundsheet which he probably left at home. Writes about going into Weston and visiting the pier and describes amusements. Mentions that he has had no pay and comments on late passes available. Goes on to describe Sunday marchpast and his present camp. Mentions lots of types of aircraft about on camp including a Halifax which he went in. Comments on only cigarettes available on camp which are rationed. Writes about wanting to get something to read. Provides a little more about life on the camp. Mentions writing to a woman and getting a letter back and that she had tried to get in touch. PS that he would send money when he got some.

1944-03-24

Six page handwritten letter and envelope

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