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 […]
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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 […]
The Drives of my Life (Life’s a Journey Link-Up, Week 26)
This post is part of a weekly series of ‘link-up’ Posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more info). ———————————- “It finally happened. […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Meeting a War Hero”
I’d like to make a special mention this week to the boys of Bomber Command, who were rightly and eventually honoured by the British Government for their incredible, thankless endeavours […]
Vintage Hunks (Life’s a Journey Link-Up, Week 25)
This post is part of a weekly series of ‘link-up’ Posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more info). ———————————- The beauty of […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Gigalo Joe sits in his first gun turret”
A bit of background for newcomers Joe was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some near-70 years after they were written. It […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Eatin’, Stealin’ and Flirtin’”
A bit of background for newcomers Joe was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some near-70 years after they were written. It […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Camp Number Two – Bridgnorth, Shropshire”
A bit of background for newcomers Joe was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some near-70 years after they were written. It […]
Oh, what a luvverly war!
Wartime wardrobes come to Peacetime Pickering! A glorious Autumn morning greeted my family last weekend. A buzz of excitement filled the house as the kids remembered that today we had […]
