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  • Creator is exactly "Roly Roberts"

ERobertsRFJacksonTW400827.pdf
Roly writes to his mother about the recent bombing in Croydon. He describes meeting friends and visiting the theatre and working on his motorbike.

ERobertsRFJacksonTW400804.pdf
Roly writes to his mother thanking her for the socks and describes how he has visited friends, playing tennis and attended a dance. He looks forward to his next leave and has started saving his ration tickets.

ERobertsRFJacksonTW400721.pdf
Roly writes to his mother that he has visited his friend Johnnie who has permission to live in a flat with his wife. He mentions his recent leave and is now at the bottom of the list for further time off.

ERobertsRFJacksonTW400604.pdf
Roly writes to his mother that he is sorry she was not able to drive and he hopes to arrange things when he gets a new car. He describes that he is settling in and getting to know others in his squadron but was disappointed that he had been unable to…

ERobertsRFJacksonTW400603.pdf
Writing to his mother Roly describes his recent move and how his 'gang' has been posted to different stations. Roly describes roller skating and going to a dance and being driven to his new station by a WAAF.

ERobertsRFJacksonTW400526.pdf
Roly tells his mother how much he enjoyed his short visit home and that he will likely be moved again in a week. He describes the difficulty in leaving the camp for a night out but that there is a good mess.

ERobertsRFJacksonTW400512.pdf
Roly writes to his mother that he is enjoying his training even though he starts at 6am but there is no night flying.

ERobertsRFJacksonTW391108.pdf
Roly hopes to receive a letter soon and reports on the wet weather and a flying accident in which one crew member was killed.

ERobertsRFJacksonTW391105.pdf
Tells his mother that he has to work on Sunday, updating on his health and that he will be taking photographs that afternoon and expressing regret on the news that Croydon Town Hall was in ruins.

ERobertsRFJacksonTW[Date]-02.pdf
Roly asks where his weekly letter from his mother is and describes receiving some hand knitted socks from Beryl. He asks 'pop' to look for insurance for a motorbike ridden by a pilot and reports a visit to the theatre, a dance and playing tennis.

ERobertsRFJacksonTW[Date]-01.pdf
Writing to his mother Roly describes that he is happy and that the change in weather has not interfered with flying and that he is looking for a local tennis court.

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ERobertsRFJacksonER400818.pdf
Writing to 'pops' Roly explains his difficulties in getting insurance for his new motorbike because he is a pilot. He describes the awarding of a Victoria Cross and the Distinguished Service Order to members of his squadron and his aircraft acting as…
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