Maxwell's Letters Home

EDITOR’S NOTE: On September 15, 1943, four letters arrived home – Two were from Winfred, one to the folks and one to Margaret; the third was from Clifford to his folks; and the fourth was to come to FIZZ, via his folks, from Bob Merrill (Clifford’s best friend). Sep. 15, 1943 (1)             0490      WF        Gowen Field, ID               has 90 hrs           Winfred’s been flying a lot, and it’s no cinch. He’s got 90 hours and most leave there with half that.  (Letter 1 of 4 – Sept. 15, 1943)

Sep. 3, 1943                      0470      WF         Gowen Field, ID               got into it w/ a sergeant Winfred’s tells the Folks his crew still needs a navigator. The Radio Operator job is the toughest, except for the pilot.  He got into it with a sergeant.

Aug. 30, 1943                    0460      WF         Gowen Field, ID Winfred tells the Folks he has been flying a lot; is cramped in the B-24; and has a new flight suit to help with the cold.

Aug. 27, 1943                    0440      WF         Gowen Field, ID               planes grounded Winfred tells the Folks the planes had been grounded due to a fuel shortage.  Winfred’s girl is sensible and he is in good, he knows because he didn’t write for a while.

Aug. 5, 1943                      0400      WF         Gowen Field, ID Winfred thanks the Folks for the cake; up late; kept busy; seeing dentist; shots sting; gets pointers from guys that have been ‘over’; and saw a show with ‘King’ in it.