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Jack writes about her health. He has written letters to family and friend.

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Jack writes explaining why his post is irregular. He talks about friends.

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Jack writes that he got back safely. He had a lovely weekend.

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Jack writes about his trip back to Hamble and training ground defence to new recruits. Others have been sitting Morse exams.

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Jack writes complaining she hasn't written. He discusses the effects of German raids.
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Jack writes that his promotion has come through and he is now a Sergeant with more pay. He discusses his wife's tummy problems.

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Jack writes that his course is tough. He describes some of the action that his colleagues have been involved in.

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Jack writes asking about his family and talks about areas being evacuated because of the war. He met a pilot from his old squadron.

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Jack writes that enemy aircraft have flown over a few times. He talks about becoming a sergeant.

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Jack writes he has just showered after a night on gun post duty. He describes the grenade armed night guards who have to sleep with their rifles and bayonets ready.

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Jack writes that she misunderstood his last letter. He meant he was pleased with her perm and was happy she was looking pretty. They were wakened by German intruder aircraft and anti-aircraft fire. He had a two hour flight looking for bombing damage…

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Jack writes that he is not happy with the wireless theory course. They have applied to be re-assigned to squadrons where they will get promotion and more money. He asks her to let her know if she has received the 10/1 he sent.

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Jack has moved to Hamble and his new accommodation is very comfortable. He will be studying wireless operations for 18 weeks.

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Jack writes that he has not sent any cash. Some of his class have finished and been awarded leave, others have two weeks to improve their Morse. They have had enemy aircraft raids but nothing too serious.

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Jack writes that his training continues. Also they have been putting up tents and laying telephone cables. Lots of sirens and bombing of Portsmouth.

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Jack writes about the bombing in London. They have had sirens but no bombs. He has three weeks training left and hopes to get some leave when this has finished.

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Jack writes that his course is uneventful. They have had sirens. They are having a Morse exam next week. He asks about Brenda then he apologises for not writing nice things.

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Jack writes about his wife's health and family friends. They are waiting to get confirmation of a promotion which other air gunners have had.

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Jack writes that he has arrived at his new station. He does not yet know if its an eight or eighteen week course.

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Jack writes that he has got a pass and should be home soon. He has been to the cinema. They have had raids, sirens but no bombs.

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Jack writes that her letter has helped stop him worrying about her. He writes about their continuing struggle to get a promotion.

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Jacl complains he has not had a letter from her this week. He thinks the Battle of Britain has started. One of his friends has died and another badly injured.

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Jack writes that he is desperate to get home at the weekend and sends her a made up story to write to him. It may not work because the instructor is very strict. They are still struggling to get their proper gunner rates and have been helped by…

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Jack writes the weather has been very wet with hot spells in between. He is not enjoying his course. He misses her and the kids.

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Jack has received news of a colleague who has died. He writes that he will try and attend the funeral.
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