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Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that he has taken his final boards and he looking forward to celebrating. He notes that flying had interfered with his plans and that he is now waiting to find out the location of his gunnery course.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that he is leaving for Scotland where he has a four week course at Castle Kennedy and that he hopes to be home for Christmas. He mentions that he has not told his girlfriend that he is leaving.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that has received letters and parcels from his workmates but has been too busy until now to reply. He has put his leave pass in and is hoping to see friend before Christmas. He makes some comments about Scottish pubs and…
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that he is extremely ‘browned off’ with the lack of information on the heavy conversion course he is supposed to do. He concludes with some comments to friends.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey catches up with friend and mentions that he hopes to be posted south soon.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey starts with catching up with friends. He comments that they have lost twelve aircraft over the last four operations. He describes in some detail his difficult trip to Munich and that Mannheim had been similar.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes about his Royal Air Force basic training, his companions and a large parade coming up.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes about visits from senior officers and massed drill. He then goes on to talk about life on basic training at Blackpool in general and mentions an inter-squadron boxing tournament.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey thanks correspondents for parcel and letters. He then continues that things are quiet after the big do. He concludes with some general chatter.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes about taking his final exams in a few weeks and that he was successful in his air test last week. He noted that most aboard a Dominie trainer were ill and that he has applied for night fighters.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes about his training at Royal Air Force Yatesbury which he notes is very complex and hard. He continues with some general observations on life.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey notes that he has only five weeks to go and then he should be off on his gunnery course or a wireless operator on the ground. He mentions some casualties and that a large number of Australian had arrived at the camp which might lead to…
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that he failed his final board and will have to stay a further three weeks. He mentions duties as rifle party and defence squad and concludes by catching up with friends news.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey describes physical hardship, parachute training, flying and shares light hearted banter with his former colleagues.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that his leave has been cancelled and he is being sent back to Tiree. He continues that he hates Scottish scenery and that bad weather caused the cancellation of his flight. He concludes with banter and says he will write from…
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that he is back on Tiree and reminds friends that he told them his leave was cancelled. He states that this recent move had curtailed his plans for a great night out in Inverness. He concludes with some banter. The letter has…
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes complaining that he has had only one letter and that there is no news from his end. He is hoping only to spend 10 days on Tiree and that he was disappointed to miss his leave. He concludes with some light hearted banter.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes a light hearted letter to his friends and mentions that he hopes to get back to the mainland soon. The letter has been opened and signed by censor.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that he is back in civilisation at Inverness. But complains of wartime beer rationing. Ne states that he is applying for leave and concludes with some banter.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey starts with some general banter and then notes that two of his ex-work mates have enlisted. He comments that there is not much chance of him moving yet and concludes with some catching up with news.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes complaining about route marches and lack of sleep although he was able to get into town on nights off. He continues with comment on life and concludes with friendly banter to former workmates. Letter was stamped 'Examiner 2473…
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey starts with some friendly banter and mentions that he has managed some time off. He says the letter was interrupted by some unspecified duty away and concludes with catch up news.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes complaining that post has been held up but that he has at last received his posting to the next step in training.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Pete writes about life during Royal Air Force basic training including marching, physical training, pay parade and the social life. He makes some comments on a training corporal and closes asking to be remembered to friends.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes about life during basic training at Blackpool. He mentions shooting, uniform, drill, social life, Morse code tests before complaining about all the time his training is taking before ‘getting behind his guns’. He concludes…