EDITOR’S NOTE: March 5th and 6th, 1944 was the first time Winfred’s crew flew missions on two consecutive days. MAR. 6, 1944 1590 BOMBER JOURNAL MISSION 6 – BERLIN (First big raid) CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PREVIOUS BOMBING MISSION CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEXT BOMBING MISSION
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MAR. 5, 1944 1580 BOMBER JOURNAL MISSION 5 – BERGERZE (Bergerac Airfield) CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PREVIOUS BOMBING MISSION CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEXT BOMBING MISSION
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Mar. 4, 1944 1570 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA Clifford tells the Folks he got a letter from them today and yes, he has been hearing from them often and likes it; not much to write about from there; don’t worry, when he moves it will still be in the States; today, it’s a nice, beautiful day there but when the weather is bad it’s the worst.
Mar. 4, 1944 – 1570 – CF Read More »
Mar. 3, 1944 (aprox) 1560 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA Clifford tells the Folks he had a pretty good time on his pass last week; asks about the post office; says it’s another rainy day; was on guard again last night; won’t be there much longer; asks what his dad thinks of the Barkley-Roosevelt feud; thinks the war will be over soon; and signs off telling them not to worry about him.
Mar. 3, 1944* Approx. – 1560 – CF Read More »
EDITOR’S NOTE: Two letters were written by Winfred on Mar. 1, 1944; one to the Folks, and one to his sister Margaret. Mar. 1, 1944 (2) 1550 WM Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred tells Margaret it’s cold there and plenty busy; he went to Cambridge on a two-day pass and took in all the “pubs”, a couple of shows, and a church service; it’s 2 in the afternoon and he is trying to catch up on his writing; paper is scarce; and had to pause for 3 hours because his C. O. (Commanding Officer) needed something done. He just received a V-mail from Cousin Irma and will give her another lesson on the happy life of a sad sack soon.
Mar. 1, 1944 (2) – 1550 – WM Read More »
EDITOR’S NOTE: Two letters were written by Winfred on Mar. 1, 1944; one to the Folks, and one to his sister Margaret. Mar. 1, 1944 (1) 1540 WF Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred tells the Folks he has been on a 48-hour pass and been plenty busy; enjoyed being away from camp and time to relax; hearing from home regularly lately; talks about the size of packages they can send; Margaret writes often; and had a nice visit to Cambridge where he attended the Wesley Methodist church.
Mar. 1, 1944 (1) – 1540 – WF Read More »
Feb. 28, 1944 1530 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA Clifford promises the Folks he will write more often; has been eating out of Mess Kits; guesses Winfred is giving the Nazis heck; comments on Winfred’s censor’s comment; hopes for a few pics – Winfred & crew, Patsy Ann, & Mom – Dad – Patsy together (like the other soldiers have).
Feb. 28, 1944 – 1530 – CF Read More »
EDITOR’S NOTE: In addition to the journal entry made on Feb. 25, 1944, Winfred wrote a letter home to the Folks. No mention was made of the bombing mission he was on that morning. Clifford also sent home a letter. Feb. 25, 1944 (2) 1520 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA Clifford scribbles a letter home after receiving his vaccine to prevent yellow fever; hasn’t heard from them for a few days; has a cold; comments on the F.D.R/Barkley feud; had chicken today; asks if Margaret has visited lately – she doesn’t write often; still waiting to be shipped out – probably to California; asks about his friends – Bob Merrill and Rolla; and promise to write his sister Patsy Ann.
Feb. 25, 1944(2) – 1520 – CF Read More »
EDITOR’S NOTE: In addition to the journal entry made on Feb. 25, 1944, Winfred wrote a letter home to the Folks. No mention was made of the bombing mission he was on that morning. Clifford also sent home a letter. Feb. 25, 1944 (1) 1510 WF Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred writes the Folks. He says everything is still O.K. – feeling fine – his cold doesn’t stop him; just finished dinner and has 12 letters to write; hears from Cliff often and thinks he is O.K. not wanting to move; was chopping a little wood this morning because they are out of coke (fuel) for the heating stove; asks about Irondale and if any of the ‘boys’ have been home; is anxious about the picture; has a pass coming and will get to see England; there’s always a big argument going on in the barracks; and hopes all are well.
Feb. 25, 1944(1) – 1510 – WF Read More »
EDITOR’S NOTE: Winfred’s fourth mission was the second mission for his crew during “Big Week”. It occurred on the last day of “Big Week” Feb. 25, 1944. FEB. 25, 1944 1500 BOMBER JOURNAL MISSION 4 – GOTHA CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PREVIOUS BOMBING MISSION CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEXT BOMBING MISSION
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