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Photograph 1 is of camouflaged brick buildings.
Photograph 2 is of airmen eating at rows of tables in a mess hall.
Photograph 3 is a head and shoulders portrait of an aircrew member on an aircraft.
Photograph 4 is of a man sitting reading in an…

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-18.pdf
Peter lamprey writes from RAF Inverness unhappy about his life including backwoods training. He goes on with banter to acquaintances and asks his friends to write back.

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Peter Lamprey writes that he is at a new station, Royal Air Force Lindholme. He comments that the station is modern and comfortable but that the food bad and it is a long way to the nearest town.

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-31.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes about an operation to Leipzig and that lack of funds reduced enjoyment of a recent night in town but this situation would be rectified next time.

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-32.pdf
Peter Lamprey commences his letter reporting that there had been a lull in operations and several visits to town as a result. Authorities had instituted physical education but crews were resisting. Letter is concluded later after a bombing operation…

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-38.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes about an operation to Turin and comments that he would rather do two trips there rather than ‘Happy Valley’ where some crews had been lost. He remarks that bad weather has curtailed operations.

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-40.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that his last operation was to a ‘tunnel’ and was a ‘piece of cake’. He reports his skipper is laid up ill and complains about the weather.

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-42.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes about returning from leave and waiting for his next operation. The letter was annotated ‘Last Letter’.

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-43.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes about life at Royal Air Force Tiree including the bad weather and terrible beer. He includes a poem about what he has learned in the Royal Air Force and his friends back home.

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-46.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that he is on ‘jankers’ for being late back from leave and about problems with life in general. He mentions training and then writes colourfully about how he feels about the Royal Air Force and particularly, the medical…

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-47.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that he is nursing a bad shoulder from parachute training. He complains about life in general and notes flying has been at a minimum these last few days.

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-48.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that his shoulder is better and the sling is off and about cheering on his colleagues running six miles in the rain. He mentions pursuing ladies and the difficulties in hitching lifts. He says that flying has started again.

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-49.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes physical and other training and that they are now known as cadets. He mentions Women’s Auxiliary Air Force girls and that he will try and get off camp at the weekend. He catches up with friends, mentions that there a number of…

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-50.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes about a cracked rib he received playing hockey and being on light duties. He talks a little about his training and that there is six weeks to go on the course. He mentions that some old acquaintances from his basic training have…

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-51.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that he is preparing for his final boards. He talks about poor weather and that new course member were punished for arriving back late. He mentions a incident of negligent discharge of a rifle.

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-52.pdf
Peter Lamprey notes that he is writing while on guard duty at a remote location. He mentions that he has only got his final boards to take and he is waiting for results of his application for night fighters. He writes about increasing numbers of…

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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-53.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that his hut has been punished for arriving back after hours. He speaks of incidents with members of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and about his social life and activities available on camp.

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ELampreyPGuntonW42XXXX-01.pdf
Peter Lamprey indicates that he is not impressed with his posting to the Isle of Tiree and moans about the weather, not receiving post and the beer.

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ELampreyPGuntonW42XXXX-02.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes that he has received a large consignment of letters and he includes a poem addressed to some of his correspondents. He concludes with messages to friends.

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ELampreyPGuntonW4201X3.pdf
Peter Lamprey is complaining about the remoteness of the station on Tiree and the lack of entertainment.

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ELampreyPGuntonW410515-01.pdf
Peter Lamprey writes about his Royal Air Force basic training, his companions and a large parade coming up.

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ELampreyPGuntonW410519-01.pdf
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.

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ELampreyPGuntonW410520-01.pdf
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.

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ELampreyPGuntonW410628.pdf
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.

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ELampreyPGuntonW410806.pdf
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…

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