This episode goes into details about two of Bruce's missions-- another tragic mission to Bremen and a successful bombing of Knaben, Norway. We also read a descriptive letter about his dinner at a local tavern and we welcome a special guest-- executive director of the Lowell Historical Museum Lisa Plank! Special guest Lisa Plank. Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

This episode goes into details about two of Bruce's missions-- another tragic mission to Bremen and a successful bombing of Knaben, Norway. We also read a descriptive letter about his dinner at a local tavern and we welcome a special guest-- executive director of the Lowell Historical Museum Lisa Plank! Special guest Lisa Plank. Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

Episode 31: Bitters at a British Pub- November 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 31: Bitters at a British Pub- November 1943

Episode 31: Bitters at a British Pub- November 1943