In this episode, we read Bruce's description of a night on the town in Piccadilly Square (or Circus, if you want to get Limey about it) during a blackout. We also learn about a mission to Wilhelmshaven and Bruce reveals he was promoted to Captain. Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

In this episode, we read Bruce's description of a night on the town in Piccadilly Square (or Circus, if you want to get Limey about it) during a blackout. We also learn about a mission to Wilhelmshaven and Bruce reveals he was promoted to Captain. Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

Episode 29: Captain McMahon- October 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 29: Captain McMahon- October 1943

Episode 29: Captain McMahon- October 1943