In January 1944, Bruce lost quite a few members of his original crew, and in this episode we tell their story and learned what happened to them. We also read Bruce’s description of his room, we learn about the Lowell Rotarians, and we talk about the latest Fred MacMurray film and a rumor about deadly orange crates.

In January 1944, Bruce lost quite a few members of his original crew, and in this episode we tell their story and learned what happened to them. We also read Bruce’s description of his room, we learn about the Lowell Rotarians, and we talk about the latest Fred MacMurray film and a rumor about deadly orange crates.

Episode 36: Heavy Losses- January 1944

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 36: Heavy Losses- January 1944

Episode 36: Heavy Losses- January 1944