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Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his family about enjoying the course now that the weather has improved. By the end of the course he will be a qualified navigator and a pilot. He has received a letter from Uncle Claude inviting him to go to New York with him.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his family about waiting for some tremendous news – it was about Churchill meeting Roosevelt in Africa. He writes about the contents of a parcel he has sent and who the items were for. No flying recently due to the snow.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes that it is the last week of the course and he has passed everything. He is looking forward to the Christmas off, possibly, for 3 or 4 weeks.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his family that he has started night flying and the course finishes at Christmas. He also mentioned the Christmas decorations in the town.
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 Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes about flying, the cold weather, the sociable nature of the Canadians,
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes home describing his journey across Canada en-route to his training school at Neepawa. He mentions the scenery, the people and the differences in the way of life between home and Canada he encountered.
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 home describing aspects his service, personal and social life.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his parents about having received their letter and a parcel. He is going to see an exhibition of table–tennis of the world champions, they were invited by the Duke of Kent. Terry talks about Yvonne going to a Horticulture…
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his parents about receiving their airmail dated 7th Feb. He has been very busy with learning to fly and lectures. The instructor thinks that Terry is a good bomber type. They are getting in plenty of flying experience even in the…
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford listed some items which he was sending to members of his family.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry writes to his family about his work and leisure time.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his parents about his social life.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Letter from Terry Ford to his parents letting them know that he has been classified as a u/t pilot, and the new intake has arrived.
Letter from Terry Ford to his parents
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Letter from Terry Ford to his parents telling them of his life on camp and that he is still waiting to hear his classification result. He has sent some laundry home as the camp does not have laundry facilities.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford was disappointed that he did not get a chance to go solo as, due to bad weather, he made poor landings. He had 7 days leave approaching.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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A letter from Terry Ford to his family where he writes about arriving at Desford and that he has been sent to the drome with 8 others. They are learning to fly Tiger Moths. John Fisher, Clem Fletcher and Alan Harris are at Desford with Terry.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford thanked his parents for the cigarettes and letters. He was elated about flying an aircraft with his instructor in bad weather conditions.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes about being posted to Desford near Leicester with 33 of his colleagues. He has recently seen Hamlet and is going to see Macbeth before he starts his packing and cleaning.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his family about his pending time at flying school and that he had been recommended for a commission, although he couldn’t understand why.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his family describing his new flying kit and mentions his forthcoming exams.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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A letter from Terry Ford to his family, where he writes about the accommodation in Stratford. He also lists some of the places he visited whilst in London – Tower of London, Tower bridge, Big Ben, Westminster abbey, the Mall and Buckingham Palace…
Letter from Tery Ford to his parents
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A letter from Terry Ford to his family, where he writes about arriving OK and the ordeal that Ivor and he had the previous evening. His new roommate is from Oxford University. He has been separated from Ivor and has not seen Denis.
Letter from Terry Ford to his parents
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A letter from Terry Ford to his family, where he writes about being on a ship which is more comfortable than they were led to expect. Pete Lamb, Allan Harris and Mac are also onboard as is Denis.