FAC159/1/101

Letter: from Richard Dillingham at No 21 Kite & Balloon Section RFC Camp, [France] to Christine Dillingham at Kings Road, Flitwick - writer is still in the same camp and is having a fairly easy time of it; - notes that now they are having some nice weather there and there is not nearly as much work to do in the way of keeping things clean; - comments that the camp is in what was once a regular old cottage garden although the places round have all been knocked about a good deal; - asks about how she is getting on in the garden; - notes that he has had a letter from his mother; - comments that it seems to be the impression out there that the war will finish about August; - asks if she has heard how Pepper has got on and whether Bert Barker has gone yet?; - asks if she has seen Mrs Roberts and if Dave Roberts is still working in munitions in Nottingham; - notes that Fred Ackerson has joined the 10th; - "Set all the potatoes you can as there is sure to be another shortage next year"; - comments that he can see himself taking a back seat when he gets home regarding the gardening; - is glad that the children are getting on well;

Spring 1917

From: 1917 To: 1917

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Dillingham, Richard,
Dillingham, Christine,
Barker, Bert,
Roberts, Dave,
Ackerson, Fred

Royal Flying Corps, potatoes, FLITWICK, France, Nottingham