1 September 1937

Dear Dad:

Just finished Passing Out Parade - inspected by Air Vice Marshal Pattison A.O.C. 23rd Group.

Above picture handed to me by my rigger, who took it at Sutton Bridge. I knew nothing about it. Cockpit looks like conning tower of a submarine. Ginger - standing beside Fury - is my Fitter (mechanic). Note seat pack parachute and smile.

Last week here and then away to 41 Fighter Squadron at Catterick, Richmond, Yorkshire. Send all mail to Officers' Mess above Squadron. Address mail thus:

Officers' Mess

41 (Fighter) Squadron R.A.F.

Catterick, Richmond, Yorkshire

England

Write me often or I'll not send you any more (pretty pictures). I am sure you must like seeing pictures of yours truly at work.

Love Bill