The Rooster Posted September 2, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2020 I thought this letter deserved a post of its own. It was written by Ernest Nelson stationed in the Philippines during the last few months of the war.. Its a letter to a friend and former instructor of his William Thomas in Pennsylvania. Ernie was killed over Luzon in the Philippines a month later after writing this letter. His body was never recovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratasfan Posted November 15, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 15, 2020 Really an amazing letter! So interesting to hear the first-hand thoughts of the pilot! Really cool! thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted February 21 Author Share #3 Posted February 21 I said in the above that William Thomas was a friend of Lt Nelson. That is incorrect. This letter above is written to William Thomas who was Lt Nelsons Brother In Law. Friends but related. Heres a link to William Thomas. He was a flight instructor. If you take the time and read Lt Nelsons letter, what he was doing at the time was incredible! And since he was an officer, his letter is not censored. If you can blow it up and get through the handwriting, its quite a letter! Cheers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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