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Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
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Writes that he had received her picture and describes upcoming activities.
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
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States she probably thought she would not hear from him again but that he would keep pestering her. Hopes commercial flights would start again soon. Writes of his journey back to the United States and what life is like back home. States that food…
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
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Mentions being in hospital. Explains his thoughts on writing to her. Relates his activities over recent months. Mentions running camp newspaper at Mitchell Field (New York), Tries to discern her feelings towards him. Tell story of his accident and…
Letter from F Harrison to Kathleen
Thanks her for letter and postal order but asks her not to send any more money as he had a high rate of pay. Mentions military events of last year and describes Christmas in the desert which was a great success. Wonders when the war would end and…
Letter form from Sergeant F Harrison to Miss Winnie Myers
Asks how she was doing after illness. Relates visiting Tel Aviv where he has an English lady friend. Mentions current weather.
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Admits issues about his previous life and loves that he had not previously disclosed. Goes on to speak of her recent letter and professes his love for her. Writes of the possibility of her coming to America and tells her of his decision to live in…
Letter to Kathie from Arthur
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Replies to letter he received from her on return from leave. Notes a few new faces on his return. Hoping for an end to war and looking forward to time he could call himself and ex-serviceman. Writes of his activities. Asks after her at her new camp.…
One WAAF's war
Commences with call up and journey to Innsworth camp. Describes accommodation, activities and compatriots in detail. Continues with very detailed description of training and activities at Compton Bassett. After a farewell concert was posted to Bawtry…
Life story work - Kathleen ("Katie") Reid
Covers early life and reasons for joining up. Mentions initial posting to flying control at Grimsby followed by posting to Cranwell for training in flying control. Postings to Grimsby and Fighter Command Norfolk. Goes on with Katie's description of…
An American invitation
Six verse poem about a visit of WAAFs to an American celebration which involved Glen Miller band.
Air raid final version
Five verse poem about the horrors of bombing
Air raid draft version
Four verse poem about the horrors of bombing with fifth verse annotated.
Air raid
Four verse poem about the horrors of bombing
Waltham final version
Final version of four verse poem about Lancaster JB596 crashing on Hatcliffe Top when returning from operation to Berlin. Airfield was fog bound and crew were on 23rd operation. Additional information on the crash is available via theIBCC Losses…
Waltham
Four verse poem about Lancaster JB596 crashing on Hatcliffe top when returning from operation to Berlin. Airfield as fog bound and crew were on 23rd operation.Additional information on the crash is available via theIBCC Losses Database.
Conversion of 199 Squadron
Five verse poem about converting a squadron from Wellington to Stirling.
Poem
Poem about life and death of aircrew and hope they get home.
J for Jonny are in disgrace
Two verse peom about the antics of crew of J for Jonny
Waltham church xmas 1943
Poem describing loss of crew who crashed in fog on return from operation now lying in the medical centre on Christmas eve.
Two poems
First - three verses 'when I fell over the horseshoe'. about lucky charm. The second, three verses - 'F for Freddy are being grounded'. concerning a crew who finished their tour without ever washing shirts or socks.
Memorial at Hatcliffe top
Poem concerning a crew killed when crashing on return form operation to Berlin. Memorial at site.Additional information on the crash is available via theIBCC Losses Database.
The WRENS party
Nine verse poem about WAAFs attending a WRENs party and outshine the navy ladies with the sailors. Comments on their revenge.
The police
Poem about encounter with a policemen accompanied by WAAF officer.
Two poems
Two poems - first 'song of hate' concerning and Irish officer who troubles R/T operators. The second titled 'A ratty problem'. about rats in the tower and the signals section. References RAF Church Fenton.
He is flying tonight
Short one verse poem worrying over someone flying.