In this episode, Bruce thinks he knows his plans for his future in the service, but isn't sure. He also writes a very reflective letter after hearing of the death of Hoyt Phelps from Lowell, who came with Bruce to Santa Ana. We also learn a little more about Bruce’s uncle Jim and the names of WW2 planes.
 
Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

In this episode, Bruce thinks he knows his plans for his future in the service, but isn't sure. He also writes a very reflective letter after hearing of the death of Hoyt Phelps from Lowell, who came with Bruce to Santa Ana. We also learn a little more about Bruce’s uncle Jim and the names of WW2 planes. Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

In this episode, Bruce thinks he knows his plans for his future in the service, but isn't sure. He also writes a very reflective letter after hearing of the death of Hoyt Phelps from Lowell, who came with Bruce to Santa Ana. We also learn a little more about Bruce’s uncle Jim and the names of WW2 planes.
 
Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

Episode 19: Bruce's Reflections on the Army- April 1943

A serial story of a WW2 B-17 pilot from Lowell, Michigan in his own words. We dive into letters written by Captain James Bruce McMahon during his time in World War 2 that he sent to his parents, siblings, and friends back home in Lowell, Michigan. His relatives will be reading his words and giving some context to what was happening in the world and in Lowell at the time he wrote these.

See the primary sources at lowellmuseum.org
Follow the Lowell Historical Museum on FB
Follow Letters Home on Instagram @lettershomelowell

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A serial story of a WW2 B-17 pilot from Lowell, Michigan in his own words. We dive into letters written by Captain James Bruce McMahon during his time in World War 2 that he sent to his parents, siblings, and friends back home in Lowell, Michigan. His relatives will be reading his words and giving some context to what was happening in the world and in Lowell at the time he wrote these. See the primary sources at lowellmuseum.org Follow the Lowell Historical Museum on FB Follow Letters Home on Instagram @lettershomelowell

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Episode 19: Bruce's Reflections on the Army- April 1943

Episode 19: Bruce's Reflections on the Army- April 1943