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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-51.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that he is preparing for his final boards. He talks about poor weather and that new course member were punished for arriving back late. He mentions a incident of negligent discharge of a rifle.

ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-52.pdf
Peter Lamprey notes that he is writing while on guard duty at a remote location. He mentions that he has only got his final boards to take and he is waiting for results of his application for night fighters. He writes about increasing numbers of…

ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-53.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that his hut has been punished for arriving back after hours. He speaks of incidents with members of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and about his social life and activities available on camp.

ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-54.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that he has taken his final boards and he looking forward to celebrating. He notes that flying had interfered with his plans and that he is now waiting to find out the location of his gunnery course.

ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-55.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that he is leaving for Scotland where he has a four week course at Castle Kennedy and that he hopes to be home for Christmas. He mentions that he has not told his girlfriend that he is leaving.

ELampreyPGuntonW41XX03.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that has received letters and parcels from his workmates but has been too busy until now to reply. He has put his leave pass in and is hoping to see friend before Christmas. He makes some comments about Scottish pubs and…

ELampreyPGuntonW42XXXX-01.pdf
Peter Lamprey indicates that he is not impressed with his posting to the Isle of Tiree and moans about the weather, not receiving post and the beer.

ELampreyPGuntonW42XXXX-02.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that he has received a large consignment of letters and he includes a poem addressed to some of his correspondents. He concludes with messages to friends.

ELampreyPGuntonW43XXXX.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that he is extremely ‘browned off’ with the lack of information on the heavy conversion course he is supposed to do. He concludes with some comments to friends.

ELampreyPGuntonW4201X3.pdf
Peter Lamprey is complaining about the remoteness of the station on Tiree and the lack of entertainment.

ELampreyPGuntonW4202XX.pdf
Peter Lamprey catches up with friend and mentions that he hopes to be posted south soon.

ELampreyPGuntonW4309XX.pdf
Peter Lamprey starts with catching up with friends. He comments that they have lost twelve aircraft over the last four operations. He describes in some detail his difficult trip to Munich and that Mannheim had been similar.

ELampreyPGuntonW410515-01.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes about his Royal Air Force basic training, his companions and a large parade coming up.

ELampreyPGuntonW410519-01.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes about visits from senior officers and massed drill. He then goes on to talk about life on basic training at Blackpool in general and mentions an inter-squadron boxing tournament.

ELampreyPGuntonW410520-01.pdf
Peter Lamprey thanks correspondents for parcel and letters. He then continues that things are quiet after the big do. He concludes with some general chatter.

ELampreyPGuntonW410618.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes about taking his final exams in a few weeks and that he was successful in his air test last week. He noted that most aboard a Dominie trainer were ill and that he has applied for night fighters.

ELampreyPGuntonW410628.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes about his training at Royal Air Force Yatesbury which he notes is very complex and hard. He continues with some general observations on life.

ELampreyPGuntonW410806.pdf
Peter Lamprey notes that he has only five weeks to go and then he should be off on his gunnery course or a wireless operator on the ground. He mentions some casualties and that a large number of Australian had arrived at the camp which might lead to…

ELampreyPGuntonW410908.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that he failed his final board and will have to stay a further three weeks. He mentions duties as rifle party and defence squad and concludes by catching up with friends news.

ELampreyPGuntonW410930.pdf
Peter Lamprey describes physical hardship, parachute training, flying and shares light hearted banter with his former colleagues.

ELampreyPGuntonW411002.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that he is not enjoying his life in Scotland away from civilisation and feels that they have all been forgotten.

ELampreyPGuntonW411007.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that he has now spent eight months in the RAF and is still an AC2. He then includes some banter and asks for news of his friends in the services.

ELampreyPGuntonW411103.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes thanking friends for letters and a poem. He complains about early pub shutting times in Scotland and about the weather. He mentions that he has booked leave and concludes with some light hearted banter.

ELampreyPGuntonW411121.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes thanking friends for correspondence and that he is getting used to Scotland. He mentions a letter from a colleague in the services and includes a couple of short poems. He advises that he has booked leave.

ELampreyPGuntonW411211.pdf
Peter Lamprey starts with a poem and then goes on to say this should be his last until after the New Year. He concludes with friendly banter.
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