EDITOR’S NOTE: Below is the last letter Winfred sent home that was found in 'the box of letters' from his time in the service during World War II. He tells of his five trips into Tokyo on his last 40-day mission while with the ATC. His first trip to Tokyo was five days before the formal peace was signed.
September 23, 1945 3380 WF Suisun A.A.B – Fairfield, CA
Winfred writes the Folks – hears they are a little worried; was on a 40 day stay at Okinawa + Tokyo; feels O.K. but lost some weight; glad to hear that Cliff is coming home but can’t get a furlough now – is on recount on points this afternoon and may have enough for a discharge – if not essential + another trip; maybe can be home for good when Cliff is there; has had enough of flying; went to Japan 5 times to haul troops in & PS’s out – Aug 27 was the first time – a week before the peace was signed – in the first 10 planes to go in to Tokyo – was a little nervous – had Jap soldiers help unload and load; and closes.