Sunday night, 5 March, 1955

My darling, 

Hello Terry, how are you; still as lovely as ever? I'm hearing from you regularly now. A wonderful feeling, putting it mildly. 

I just got back from a pass the other day. Spent two days in London town. Plenty of Scotch and I took advantage of the situation. Didn't have to worry about flying, and I really let loose. No hangovers either, it surprised me alright. 

By the time you receive this, you'll know that Bern has been bombed by day light. Our plane had to return alone due to a little trouble, so I can't say I was one of the first. Isn't that terrible, or is it?

We lost Bill Ferri. He couldn't stand the strain, cracked wide open and had to quit. He's a private now and doesn't feel so good about it. He's the last one that I thought would turn yellow, but I've been wrong before. I pray all the time that I won't do the same thing! I couldn't live with myself if I quit, it would do things to me. You can realize that, can't you darling?

This combat is starting to tell one me. We had a party last night with no mission on for today so I soaked myself in plain unadulterated Scotch. I felt pretty rough and got in the fighting mood - today the captain I had words (?) with couldn't figure out what it was all about - neither could I. But we're friends again and all is forgotten. And I'm usually so happy and carefree when I'm on the bleary side. It's good for the something or other, I don't know. 

I'll probably go on a mission tomorrow. That means not so much sleep tonight. Things are tough all over, aren't they?

Darling, I miss you so much. I crave the touch of you and to hear your voice once again. It all seems so far away, so long to wait. When I come back, you'll have a problem on your hands. Will you mind? We'll have a lot to make up for; won't we? Terry, you lovely, loveable little woman, you're in for more loving than any other person would ever want. My wife - I' still can't believe it - it's too good to be true. We'll make them know it, darling, yes, we'll really make them know it when I get back. 

I suppose that you're having snow and cold weather. It's getting near that time when the birds will start singing and the sun will be getting warmer. It's been cold here lately, but today I saw the sun for 15 min in a row. Looks like we'll be getting a little liveable weather here soon too. 

Well, Terry sweet, got to get some sleep so I'll be ready for tomorrow's job. If I'm not too tired, I'll write tomorrow, but if I don't, it will be as soon as I can. 

I'll say so long then. Until next time all my love and loads of affection. 

Your future husband, 

Jim

P.S. I got your kiss, mmm!!