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  • Creator is exactly "Arthur Bailey"

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An envelope [letter missing] from Arthur to his sister, Doris.
It has been opened and resealed by a censor.

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He writes to Doris, his sister. He complains about the long journey to see his wife. The weather is bad.

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He writes that town nearby was bombed. He talks about Art, his sister's husband.

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He can't get home because the train fare is too much. Work is like a prison sentence.

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He is doing OK and hopes they 'smash Germany'.

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He is bored with the war and hopes to visit when on leave.

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He hopes to meet Georgie soon.

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He has been to a show with Georgie. He has seven days leave coming.

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He has had no recent mail and suspects the Irish Republican Army blew it up at Euston. He is expecting some leave.

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He has no water at his camp due to the freezing conditions. He asks for stuff for Georgie and his 'bottom drawer'. He expects to get more leave. He is thinking of buying a motorcycle.

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They have 18" of snow. He says the RAF has too many pilots. He needs a thumb-stall to prevent more damage to his thumb.

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He thanks her for looking after Georgie and himself. He is now back in Cosford and sun-bathing.

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Weather is good and they are about to be posted to new stations. Not much other news.

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He writes about family news and bombing.

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He hopes they are coping with the air raids and he is looking forward to his next leave.

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He talks about his sister moving out of London to avoid the raids. His airfield has been bombed.

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Part of a letter to Doris. He has moved from Coltishall to Leuchars.

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He thanks her for a new stationery case. he thinks her husband, Ant, will enjoy his new life in the RAF. He is looking forward to getting married to Georgie and his next leave.

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He thanks her for his Christmas card.

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He thanks her for her letter and a 10/- note. He is waiting for some leave.

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Weather has been bad but he is fit. He is expecting to move to Ayr.

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He complains of the cold weather. He writes about his wedding. He asks about the wedding photographs then complains he has little news.

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His health has improved and he has returned to work. He hopes that Georgie will move up and they can live together.

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He has been training for the camp sports. He has moved to RAF Halton.

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He has been inoculated and couldn't take part in the sports day. The weather has been good and he has been sunbathing.
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