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Letter to Roy Jackson's father from committee of adjustments officer
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Offers sympathy for his loss and was enclosing some small personal effects.
Letter to his sister from Ellis Edwards
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Apologizes for not writing and relates daily goings on at RAF Stradishall. Mentions a visit to Doncaster, having to get up early for flying almost every day, a football match, not night flying yet and the fact that they are very isolated.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He describes his train journey back to camp.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He describes his return journey to camp. His new camp has excellent accommodation and the food is good.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He wishes Jean a Happy Christmas and regrets they are not together. Fog has stopped his flying.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He thanks her for two letters and a Christmas card. Christmas dinner was very good, followed by a dance.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He thanks her her letter and a parcel. He has not flown since Christmas eve because his pilot has been sick. He comments on family news from Jean.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
His crew is all fit and they are flying again. He is expecting leave soon.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He describes his journey back to the camp. His leave has been cancelled until the end of January.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
Bad weather made them divert to Cornwall then they had engine trouble but got back safely. Jean has knitted him a pair of socks.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He thanks her for her letters. He is expecting leave in ten days. His pilot has had an impacted tooth removed so cannot fly for 48 hours. The weather has caused several flights to be cancelled. He has been to the cinema.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He asks about her cold then writes that the weather has been awful. He looks forward to their next leave.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He responds to comments in Jean's latest letter. He has not been flying because of the weather. His crew mate, Ron is buying a car.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He met his colleagues with the car and travelled back in comfort. His next leave is over five weeks away.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has been flying but cannot discuss what he was doing. Jean sent him a cake which he enjoyed. He has been to the dentist for a filling. He hopes to go on holiday with her soon.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He writes flippantly about her cooking and losing her job. He mentions black American troops in Suffolk.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has been busy with training. He is expecting leave soon.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has been flying and got diverted to Carlisle. He suggests taking wakey-wakey pills on their honeymoon. He has been at a variety show.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He wishes Jean a happy birthday and encloses make up that he bought in Ghent.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has enjoyed eating the cake Jean sent. He talks about leave and a day off they had in Cambridge.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He talks about organising the kitchen when they get married. He has been doing more training.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
They have been out drinking. He has recovered from playing football.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has been busy despite the weather. He writes about domestic matters since he can't discuss work.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has not been flying much and things are becoming quieter. He has some leave soon.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He is planning to meet Jean in Bury St Edmunds. He describes his return journey to the camp.