Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Stripes and Beret in the Bag!”
A bit of background for newcomers Joe (aka ‘Mac’ to his RAF comrades) was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some near-70 […]
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Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Exams & Pocket Money”
A bit of background for newcomers Joe (aka ‘Mac’ to his RAF comrades) was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some near-70 […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “The one where Joe plays Match Maker”
A bit of background for newcomers Joe (aka ‘Mac’ to his RAF comrades) was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some near-70 […]
If it’s 8pm it must be Dad’s Army
No surprise that I’ve gone all retro on you again. In truth, when offered the theme ’8pm’ for a blog post, my lack-lustre daily existence let me down. I mean, […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Runway Calamaties & Shooting Seagulls”
A bit of background for newcomers Joe (aka ‘Mac’ to his RAF comrades) was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some near-70 […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Neighbourly Gossip”
I am writing a book on Joe and his time with Bomber Command. I’d love to hear your feedback about this. Please use the comments box to give me your […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Cutting the engines at 8000 feet!
I am writing a book on Joe and his time with Bomber Command. I’d love to hear your feedback about this. Please use the comments box to give me your […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Oops. Runaway Guns!”
I have been approached about writing a book on Joe and his time with Bomber Command. I’d love to hear your feedback about this. Please use the comments box to […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “‘Bad rain stops play”
I have been approached about writing a book on Joe and his time with Bomber Command. I’d love to hear your feedback about this. Please use the comments box to […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “‘Mae Wests’ & Smashin’ WAAFs”
I have been approached about writing a book on Joe and his time with Bomber Command. I’d love to hear your feedback about this. Please use the comments box to […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “The Coal Heaving Incident”
I’m considering the possibility of writing a book about Joe and his time with Bomber Command. I’d love to hear your feedback about this. Please use the comments box to […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Bonnie Scotland, here we come”
I’m considering the possibility of writing a book about Joe and his time with Bomber Command. I’d love to hear your feedback about this. Please use the comments box to […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Passing Exams & Fending Off Girls!”
I’m considering the possibility of writing a book about Joe and his time with Bomber Command. I’d love to hear your feedback about this. Please use the comments box to […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Man vs the Potato Peeling Machine”
I’m considering the possibility of writing a book about Joe and his time with Bomber Command. I’d love to hear your feedback about this. Please use the comments box to […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Reality Bites: A Pal is Killed”
There has been a wonderful turn of events this week. After last week’s letter, in which Joe talked about his Gunnery instructor and flying ‘ace’ Norman Williams, I was put […]
