In March 1943, Bruce is waiting around for a new crew in Blythe, so he has a lot of free time on his hands. We learn about WW2 weapons, Bruce’s changing plans, and we sample a nostalgic favorite of Bruce's-- maple sugar candy.

Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

Bruce has his commission--he's going (going) back (back) to Cali. Bruce is in Blythe, California training a crew on the B-17 Flying Fortress. We also learn about the fire at King Milling in Lowell and the first mention of “that girl”--Bruce’s future wife Margaret.

Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

In this episode, Bruce writes about the days leading up to getting his commission, including a lot of uncertainty about whether he's going to get leave to return to Lowell. The Kitty mystery gets complicated and we learn about Bruce's next stop on his journey.

Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

It's our Season 2 premiere! This season, we focus on 1943. We kick the new year off with Bruce enjoying a leisurely New Year’s Day wondering where he’ll be going after Arizona. He also welcomes a new family member.

Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

It's our Season 1 finale! We're reading the letters that Bruce wrote to his family at the end of his first year in the Air Corps-- 1942. He writes about the Christmas presents he received from many people in Lowell and he takes a trip over the border to Mexico. We also reveal a new clue in the mystery of who "Kitty" was.

Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

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.