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Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes about her cycling.
Letter from Tom Wadeson to Jean Wadeson
Writes that he was enjoying himself and had had a good voyage over with only a little bad weather. Continues with some banter and description of autumn in Canada as well as comment on local laws on smoking and drinking. Concludes with description of…
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes home telling his family about his experiences of Moncton, Canada and the differences there from home.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his family that he has plenty of hours solo flying. He also writes that he has had two spells in jankers.
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Had just arrived in Canada. Mentions and describes some aspects of voyage and arrival in New York. Followed by train journey to Moncton Canada awaiting posting to flying training unit.
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Writes of his activities at Moncton. Mentions social activities, weather, accommodation, the camp and going into town.
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Mentions he wrote this letter just after airgraph and ask he to let him know how long each took to arrive. Writes that he is settling but it is cold with snow but they are comfortably billeted with amazing food. Says there is no shortage of food…
Letter from Reg Wilson to his Family
The letter advises he is out of hospital but not flying yet. He describes his training activities. He has been a tourist in a local town. Then he went to a concert and dance.
Letter from Kenneth Gill to his parents
Writes that he had returned to Moncton after being eliminated from pilot training and that after being boarded at Trenton Ontario, he re-mustered as an observer. Goes back to describe his activities while at Moncton including local sightseeing,…
Letter from Kenneth Gill to his parents
Writes about recent poor weather, that flying had suffered and no one had gone solo. Hopes better weather coming so he should either go solo or be eliminated from pilot training. Comments on life, facilities, training, discipline and activities.…
Letter from Kenneth Gill to his parents
Hopes the photographs he sent arrived alright and describes where some were taken including those of squadron doing drill. Catches up with family news and gossip. Mentions good food, no air raids in the United States unlike at home. Writes a little…
Letter from Kenneth Gill to his mother
Mentions travel by rail to Moncton and comments on cold weather. Writes of his activities, food available and local shops. Goes on to describe onward train journey to the United States including food, countryside, weather and stops. Arrived at Turner…
Letter from John Stockbridge to Terry Ford
The letter contains news from Bagotville.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He is not happy that he is still at Moncton. He hitch hiked to St Johns. The camp has now raised $60000 for the Fourth War Loan. There have been bands, variety shows and boxing matches.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He is still waiting but is working in the camp post office. He has been on parade in Moncton and walking in the countryside.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He discusses her letters. He has been exploring nearby towns. The weather has not been warm.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He comments on Jean's previous letter and discusses his five years in the RAF. They had a discussion with senior RAF officers about the lack of a course. He complains about the poor pay and higher prices in Canada. They have not been promised a…
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
His move to the course location is imminent. His leave trip to New York has had to be cancelled but he has been travelling locally. He was hitch hiking through forests and ended up in a pavilion for the night.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He is waiting to start his training but he is not sure when or where. Local and camp food is good. He says the beer is awful and weak. Shopping is good and he asks Jean if she needs anything. They have two cinemas with frequent change of current…
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
Mail has been erratic. Jean has been gardening encouraging flippant comments from Jack. He is still at Moncton awaiting transfer but does not know when that will happen. He has been walking and attending dances. He complains that Canadian girls are…
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
They have raised $20000 for the War Loan Victory effort with dances, boxing matches, films and variety shows. They marched through Moncton. He talks about his impressions of Canada.
Letter from Ernest Tansley to his brother Albert
Settling into new location after arriving safely in Canada. Catches up with family news and talks a little of his activities. Comments on lack of blackout compared to home and writes of hospitable local people. Mentions arrival of snow and how well…
Letter from Dec Dexter to Phyllis Dexter
Writes that he hopes communication with the family is working and encourages sister on her future employment opportunities post war. In a separate section talks of life in Canada. Although appears to be written at Moncton the letter was posted in…
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave informs Betty that he wrote to her on the journey, both from the train and from the boat. He arrived in a thunderstorm and compares similarities between Canada and the towns near home.
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave confesses that he was waiting for Betty's letters and he was missing her. He talks about weather, flight hours, colleagues and free time.