Undated

Dear Dad:

Glad to get your last letter, which was much enjoyed.

Today is Saturday, and I am Orderly Officer today and tomorrow, so cannot leave camp. The sun is shining brightly and it is lovely out. We have some new night flying equipment, which we are trying out on Monday night.

Flying with s Squadron is very interesting, and there is much to do, such as battle climbs, interceptions of bomber squadrons, altitude tests, formation drill, etc. Everything is done with R/T, and it is very satisfying to talk back and forth, high in the air with your ground station.

I am afraid that I shall have to cut out most of my chatter on our latest stuff. Much of our work is very secret and very highly developed since the last war, I can assure you. The amazing performances of our latest fighters would shock everybody if the only knew - they still do me! All I can say is that Britain is miles out in front with the latest types. She doesn't say much, but behind the scenes there is no sluggishness. All our machines are seven times stronger than necessary to five times for the United States.

I am glad to hear that you were able to give mother a few motor trips. If you can ever get over here do so, and I shall get plenty of time off to show you around. I am sure you would enjoy a good dinner and a very excellent variety in Picadilly at the Palladium. Only in London can you get these really good shows - no country can touch her.

And of course if you want to see really green grass, lovely lawns, country homes, castles, hedges and taste real beer - why, try England!

Love Bill
41 Fighter Squadron
Catterick Yorks.