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He apologises for not having written sooner, expresses sympathy for her wrist, delights at Stan coming home from prisoner of war camp, thanks her for writing to a friend, 'Sis' and talks about his social life.

He apologises for not writing very often, blaming it on his work. A photo of his aircraft taking off for an attack on Berlin has appeared in the 'Sunday Despatch' and he has received a medal.

He apologises for not meeting her, explains he has not been out much and has a sore tooth, he is going to a 'posh' dance, asks about Stanley and sympathises with Robbie.

He asks Lynne if she has recovered from her flu, explains he has joined a crew with a very experienced pilot, he asks her to arrange beer if his pilot comes to visit her, he asks about Stanley and mentions his pay rise.

He writes enclosing a cheque, explains he was on leave in Torquay but got recalled, he asks if Euny has written to her, he talks about the 'bonus' being 'grand', asks about Stan who is a prisoner of war and he hopes she has a good holiday.

He writes to Lynne about her holiday in Bournemouth, his brief trip to Andover to see Euny, he called in at his old firm and saw old friends and finally he mentions Stan and his letter.

He thanks Lynne for her letters, he expresses happiness that she enjoyed the party, he hasn't fixed anything for Christmas but Euny will definitely be coming and he then explains some of the arrangements for Christmas. The next two pages are written…

He encloses a Christmas card, he had a trip to London with Euny and he expresses sadness that Stan lost all his clothes.

He thanks her for her letter. He is enjoying his posting and likes the scenery. He expresses sadness that she has not heard from Stan and he suggests she should be agitating for a second front.

William [Billy] Lord volunteered for the RAF and having worked for Cable and Wireless before the war he served as a wireless operator with 619 Squadron based at RAF Woodhall Spa. He had one sister with whom he was very close and who was the mother…

The magazine includes an article by Bill Lord, titled "The Kingsway of the Future".

Photograph album cover

A head and shoulders portrait of a young woman. On the image is handwritten 'Happy landings Lynne'

Two photographs of two men standing in front of a wooden fence.
Photo 1 is is annotated 'Robbie Andover 1942'.
Photo 2 is annotated 'Yours Truly Andover'42'.
A note with 'WCJ Lord' has been added.

Two photographs of three people.
Photo 1 is Bill Lord and Eunice, annotated 'Eunice and I 1942'.
Photo 2 is a man standing on a promenade, annotated 'Arthur. Hove 1937'.
A handwritten note states 'Subject with fiancé Eunice'.

Three trainee airmen identified as Bill Lord, Rex and Robbie. The photograph is annotated 'The Terrible "Trio" Me-Rex-Robbie Andover 1942'.

Three men in a bath tub. They are outside a brick building wearing Sikh style turbans and only shorts. it is annotated 'The Three Fakirs - Andover 1942'.

Photo 1 is a man holding a woman with three others off to one side. They are at the edge of a beach. Photo 2 is a man sitting behind two women with a third woman at the side. Photo 3 is two men and two women in swimming costumes dancing on a beach.…

Photo 1 is of five airmen climbing a wood and canvas building.
Photo 2 is of seven airmen posed beside the same building but in two rows.

43 trainees arranged in four rows.

A three quarter length portrait of the three standing by a fence, annotated 'Robbie, Dot and I. 1942'.

Two women sitting on the grass, annotated 'Peggy & Dizzy - Andover 1942'.

Photo 1 is a night shot of a decorated town hall, annotated 'Town Hall Clock Coronation Illuminations Croydon'.
Photo 2 is a man on a ladder in a storage room, annotated ' "The Tomb" Tower Chambers 1938'.

Photo 1 is 11 men and women. One man has an accordion. Behind is a single decker bus and a cast iron supported structure.
Photo 2 is 13 men and women at the same location with the same bus.
Both images are annotated "The Gang" but the first is…

Photo 1 is a head and shoulders portrait of Bill Lord's sister, Lynne, annotated 'Bill with love, Lynne'.
Photo 2 is a woman sitting on a deck chair, annotated 'Violet Andover 1941'.