EDITOR'S NOTE: Three letters were written on Feb. 7, 1944; one by Winfred to Margaret, one by Clifford to the Folks, and one by Margaret to the Folks.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Below is the first letter Winfred sent home after his first bombing mission.
Feb. 7, 1944 (1) 1280 WM Station #144 – Old Buckenham
Winfred writes to his sister the day after his first bombing mission. He states again he has written often; is writing with ‘Pappy’s’ left-handed pen; is ashamed Erma has gone ‘opera crazy’; has been to a USO show, but England is a let down from Hollywood; writes he has been unusually busy lately; asks if his ex, Lois, has been seen; would like some quiet time in MO; says the weather is swell but cloudy; asks about her job; has heard from Lynn; wonders how the war is going – no news there; and has a big day tomorrow.