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In this episode, Bruce gives his thoughts on his new camp in Douglas, Arizona and we learn about how Bruce came to meet famous movie stars Ann Miller, Edward G. Robinson, and Glenn Ford. We also learn about the snacks Bruce requested from home and sample some "divinity."
Original music by Roger MacNaughton
It's Bruce's first Thanksgiving in the Army! We talk about how he spent his day, what he’s thankful for, what he had for the big dinner, and why Thanksgiving 1942 was particularly memorable in history.
Original music by Roger MacNaughton.
We read letters where Bruce beautifully describes his time in the air on cross-country flights and practices his aerobatic tricks. Bruce also talks about the latest war news from November 1942, and we give more details on his predictions. And since football season is upon us, we share highlights from the Michigan and Notre Dame game from 1942-- we know Bruce was listening!
Original music by Roger MacNaughton.
In this episode, we talk about Bruce's flight training, including cross-country flights and instrument flying. We also discuss Red Skelton, pheasant hunting on Reservoir Hill, and Bruce's night at a Halloween sorority party.
Original music by Roger MacNaughton.
After the McMahons visited, Bruce moved on to Basic Flying School in Merced, California. In this episode, we read a letter describing his first few days at Merced Army Air Base flying the Vulture BT-13 Valiant. We also talk about 1942 pop culture, the scrap metal drive in Lowell, and Bruce’s injured finger.
Original music by Roger MacNaughton.
In this episode, Bruce plans a cross-country road trip for his parents to come visit him in Tulare at Rankin Field. We also talk about Bruce’s trip to Sequoia National Park, how he avoids card games, and we find out who Charlie and Colonel are.
Bruce has made it to "Primary" at the highly-competitive Rankin Field in Tulare, California. We talk about his time in Tulare and his admiration for the newly-constructed Golden Gate Bridge. We also welcome Bruce's niece Gail McMahon Doran to the podcast to talk about her memories of Uncle Bruce.
Original music by Roger MacNaughton.
In this episode read letters from the end of Bruce's time at Santa Ana Air Base. We talk about some of Bruce’s adventures in southern California, his new St. Christopher medal, and how those on the homefront in Lowell are handling the war.
Original music by Roger MacNaughton
Bruce got a weekend pass to visit Hollywood and in this episode, we read a letter about his trip. We also talk about Bruce's class on poisonous gasses and how he really wanted a cottage on Murray Lake in Lowell.
Original music by Roger MacNaughton.
In this episode we go through two of Bruce’s letters in depth, and in the process we learn about Bruce’s siblings, life in Santa Ana, and reminisce about old Ledger ads for Hattie Scott’s. We're joined by Dale Kropf, our Lowell historian, and Susan Teunis, Bruce's middle daughter. Susan solves a family mystery for us and reads a letter.
Original music by Roger MacNaughton.
The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.
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