( I have copied my Fathers letters with spelling & punctuation etc. as they were written)
1521794 A.C.2. BYRNE. P.J.J.
FLIGHT 10, 54 INTAKE, B Squadron
AVENUE CLOSE
LONDON N.W.8.
6-7.42.
My Darling Wife.
Just a line to let you know I arrive OK at 4 O’clock on Monday morning. The two other fellows & myself wandered around London trying to get something to eat until 7 O’clock then we gave up, and arrived hear at 8 O’clock. Since then we have not had a minute to spare until 7 O’clock pm, and having had any sleep during the night you can tell I am just about to go to bed at 8 O’clock to try & get some strenght back.
We have been isssued with all our kit including the white flash for our caps. The tailor came this afternoon & took our uniforms etc to make them fit properley.
I was a bit upset on Sunday night & I hope you are not feeling so bad now, one day has gone already before I come home for 7 days, they wont allow us out yet here, when they will I dont know. Anyway we have the best corporal we could possibly have.
They have told me you will have your pay book through in about 10 days.
I wont say anymore now until later in the week except I love you very very much.
With all my love & kisses
Pat
P.S. It will be OK for you to write here as we will be here for 3 weeks my love. X
