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Jack writes about her health. He has written letters to family and friend.

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Jack writes explaining why his post is irregular. He talks about friends.

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Jack writes that he got back safely. He had a lovely weekend.

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Pilots Flying Log Book for Master Pilot Stanislaw Sewerin covering 1 June 1956 to 3 June 1959 detailing flights with 61 Group Communication Flight at RAF Kenley and RAF Biggin Hill. Aircraft flown were Anson, Chipmunk and de Havilland Dove. Pilots…

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Jack writes that he is about to move to Feltwell.

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Jack writes about his trip back to Hamble and training ground defence to new recruits. Others have been sitting Morse exams.

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Jack writes complaining she hasn't written. He discusses the effects of German raids.
[only two pages are present]

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Jack writes that his promotion has come through and he is now a Sergeant with more pay. He discusses his wife's tummy problems.

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Jack writes that his leg is improving. He has met some of his friends from Hamble and reading novels.

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Jack writes about mail, his daughter's colds and frozen pipe prevention. He sounds agitated about someone staying over when he is on leave. He has had mail from some of his friends from Hamble. He has been to the cinema.

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Jack writes about family. Some of his colleagues from Hamble have arrived and have described the bombing at Southampton. He has been into Cirencester for a hot bath and mixed grill then a film. He has sent her 30/- and photos.

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Jack writes that his course is tough. He describes some of the action that his colleagues have been involved in.

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Jack writes asking about his family and talks about areas being evacuated because of the war. He met a pilot from his old squadron.

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Jack writes that enemy aircraft have flown over a few times. He talks about becoming a sergeant.

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Jack writes he has just showered after a night on gun post duty. He describes the grenade armed night guards who have to sleep with their rifles and bayonets ready.

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Jack writes that she misunderstood his last letter. He meant he was pleased with her perm and was happy she was looking pretty. They were wakened by German intruder aircraft and anti-aircraft fire. He had a two hour flight looking for bombing damage…

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Jack writes that he is not happy with the wireless theory course. They have applied to be re-assigned to squadrons where they will get promotion and more money. He asks her to let her know if she has received the 10/1 he sent.

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Jack has moved to Hamble and his new accommodation is very comfortable. He will be studying wireless operations for 18 weeks.

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Jack writes that he has not sent any cash. Some of his class have finished and been awarded leave, others have two weeks to improve their Morse. They have had enemy aircraft raids but nothing too serious.

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Jack writes that his training continues. Also they have been putting up tents and laying telephone cables. Lots of sirens and bombing of Portsmouth.

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Jack writes about the bombing in London. They have had sirens but no bombs. He has three weeks training left and hopes to get some leave when this has finished.

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Jack writes that his course is uneventful. They have had sirens. They are having a Morse exam next week. He asks about Brenda then he apologises for not writing nice things.

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Jack writes about his wife's health and family friends. They are waiting to get confirmation of a promotion which other air gunners have had.

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Jack writes that he has arrived at his new station. He does not yet know if its an eight or eighteen week course.

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Jack writes that he has got a pass and should be home soon. He has been to the cinema. They have had raids, sirens but no bombs.

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