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Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has been busy with training. He is expecting leave soon.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He writes flippantly about her cooking and losing her job. He mentions black American troops in Suffolk.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has been flying but cannot discuss what he was doing. Jean sent him a cake which he enjoyed. He has been to the dentist for a filling. He hopes to go on holiday with her soon.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He met his colleagues with the car and travelled back in comfort. His next leave is over five weeks away.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He responds to comments in Jean's latest letter. He has not been flying because of the weather. His crew mate, Ron is buying a car.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He asks about her cold then writes that the weather has been awful. He looks forward to their next leave.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He thanks her for her letters. He is expecting leave in ten days. His pilot has had an impacted tooth removed so cannot fly for 48 hours. The weather has caused several flights to be cancelled. He has been to the cinema.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
Bad weather made them divert to Cornwall then they had engine trouble but got back safely. Jean has knitted him a pair of socks.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He describes his journey back to the camp. His leave has been cancelled until the end of January.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
His crew is all fit and they are flying again. He is expecting leave soon.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He thanks her her letter and a parcel. He has not flown since Christmas eve because his pilot has been sick. He comments on family news from Jean.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He thanks her for two letters and a Christmas card. Christmas dinner was very good, followed by a dance.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He wishes Jean a Happy Christmas and regrets they are not together. Fog has stopped his flying.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He describes his return journey to camp. His new camp has excellent accommodation and the food is good.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has received two letters from Jean. He is getting seven days leave. His new base is rough and ready and the food is not good.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has moved to Tuddenham , Suffolk. On the journey they rushed to a pub while waiting for a train. He writes that he cannot discuss what he is doing at his new base.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He thanks her for her letter. They were on their way to Italy but turned back due to equipment failure. His pilot Jack has been posted to an Instructors course. They are having a squadron disbanding party with 12 barrels of beer. He misses his wife.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He thanks her for her letter and advises his trip to Italy is off. His squadron is disbanding in four days. His friend has developed photographs of their wedding.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He is on standby for the trip to Italy. He thinks he may be made redundant.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He is waiting to go to Italy then he expects some leave. He thanks her for the parcel.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He thanks her for her letters and advises that he may get some leave because his squadron is being disbanded.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He describes his train journey back to camp.
Letter to Jack Darby's wife
Jack writes about his journey back to Mildenhall and how he nearly missed his train plus some domestic news.
Ken Calton’s navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Ken Calton, flight engineer, covering the period from 27 March 1943 to 4 October 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties.…
Harry Whittaker's flying log book
Flying log book for Harry Whitaker, bomb aimer and navigator, covering the period from 21 May 1942 to 22 November 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 10 Advanced flying Unit RAF Dumfries,…