1st September, 1940
Mrs. T. E. Penman
“Maycot”
12 Commonside
Keston
Kent
Postmark: Blackheath, 9 PM, 1 SEP 1940
Kidbrooke
Sunday
Dear Terry,
Just a short note in between sirens to enquire how you are after all these raids round here. Things have been a bit hectic recently, haven’t they?
How’s Jill standing up to it? Quite O.K., I hope. Did Ken manage to get his awaited 7 days? So far I’m due for some in the 30th-31st, but whether I get them or not is another matter.
I quite understand about the visit here, but I should love to see you again. Could you meet me either at Bromley or Beckenham one evening, so we could have something to eat and chat a bit, if you would be able to get back well before Jerry starts his nightly visit to us.
Let me know if that could be managed and also where would be convenient.
I called at the office the week before last and the only one left now is Birch. Everybody else (Davies, Davis, Grant & Welsh) have joined the R.A.F. & C.R.F. got Miss Pitt out of the W.R.A.Fs, much to her disgust.
As you see from the address, I’m still looking after balloons, doing some clerical work in my spare!!! time, but I’ve asked for a transfer to a fighter squadron, so whether it comes off or not, I’m just waiting to hear.
Well, dear, the sirens have just gone, so I’ve got to fly for my bladder so that the string holds. Cheers for the present & I’m looking forward to seeing you in the very near future.
Yours with love,
Len
– **Sunday 1st September, 1940**—The Battle of Britain continues with heavy Luftwaffe raids targeting airfields and cities in southern England. RAF pilots intercept multiple attacks, sustaining their air superiority despite losses.
– **Monday 2nd September, 1940**—German bombers focus on night raids over London and surrounding areas, causing widespread damage but failing to cripple British defenses.