206500 Corporal Charles Albert Allard Royal Air Force from:London I have just discovered a letter written from my mother to my father, Charles Allard in September 1940. He was apparently stationed in Blackpool while my mother remained in London. The letter describes her homelife during the Blitz and gives an amazing insight into the hazards of daily life at the time. My mother died some time ago and was predeceased by my father. Until the discovery of this letter, I had not known where he had been stationed and would love to know how to access his Service records. I have photos of my father in uniform and indeed he was wearing this when he married my mother in 1941.
On the back of the envelope, another name is jotted down AC2 Awcott, E.F. 1377172 - I wonder who this was? I would be so grateful to be given any relevant information.
This letter was found only two weeks ago,tucked down in a sofa which I am having reupholstered. The upholsterer kindly sent me the letter as soon as he discovered it. I would love to hear from anyone who might have known my father or anything about him.
Editors Note: Blackpool was the main initial training base for new entrants into the RAF at that time.
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