After his
hectic session in the air the day before, Des Sheen had
the day off. He might not have realised it at the time but Acklington was
once again becoming an aerial backwater. With no flying duties on offer, Des
decided to pen a long overdue letter to his family. He had received two letters
from them that week, both taking many weeks to arrive and he was concerned that
his parents were worrying unduly about him.
You seem rather depressed by the
way things are going. Trouble is you are all too far away. If you could see the
confidence the people here have it would amaze you as it has me.
Things really aren’t too bad. The
last 4 or 5 days have cost the German air force nearly 400 aircraft, probably
more. As a result the RAF is quite popular and it’s good to know our service is
appreciated.
Food is plentiful and the public
laugh at the invasion. Not that they don’t expect it but they are determined to
make it fail. The confidence is incredible...So what the devil—why worry?
Young Des with his parents, Harriet and Walter Sheen.
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