24 December 1936
To Mother and Dad · Telephone: No 217 uxbridge
Dear Mother & Dad:
Received notice of customs today 3/6 not bad. - It will probably arrive tonight. Thanks I can sure use it.
This morning I have just finished breakfast in the Officers' Mess and am writing this in the ante room. A huge room with high ceiling. This is a war time place and all the aces hang around on picture frames etc. In the centre is a huge open fire place.
As usual we have fog but I don't have duty again till Monday.
Last night Good and I went up to London for second fitting. Then went to a show in Leicester Square near Picadilly followed by a huge and satisfactory dinner in Lyons Brasserie capped with two tall glasses of Lager (Pilsner).
Today I think I will go up to London and wander with Christmas crowds and visit Canada House.
Sentry at gate has to salute us when going out or coming in - the joys of an Acting Pilot Officer.
Well enough for now.
Love Bill
royal air force,
uxbridge.