Letters Home

In this episode, we read Bruce's description of his base in Thurleigh and some letters he wrote to his siblings. We also get information about one of Bruce’s first missions to Emden, Germany, courtesy...

30 Jan 202537min

This is the first episode where we read Bruce's letters from overseas, specifically Thurleigh AirField in England. We also learn about V-mail and WRENS and get an update on the Detroit Tigers 1943 sea...

23 Jan 202526min

Bruce is back from leave and so are we! This episode features the last letters Bruce wrote before heading to Europe, which reveal some big news about what he did when he was home. We also learn a lot ...

16 Jan 202542min

In June 1943, Bruce gets ready for his first trip back home to Lowell in over a year. We also learn about Lowell author Glendon Swarthout and his connection to Bruce and Bruce's future wife "Marg A." ...

26 Des 202428min

In this episode, we read a letter where Bruce describes one of his missions in detail, we learn about a night out in Amarillo, and learn about Lowell's most famous author, Glendon Swarthout, and his c...

19 Des 202437min

It's springtime in Blythe, California as Bruce celebrates Easter and his 28th birthday. He also transfers to Dalhart, Texas where we learn Bruce’s predictions for the end of the war, and get our first...

12 Des 202437min

We are joined by two special guests in this episode-- Bruce's granddaughter Amy Lozen, and Amy's son Jack, Bruce's great-grandson. We also read a sentimental letter Bruce wrote to Frank and learn abou...

5 Des 202431min

In this episode, Bruce thinks he knows his plans for his future in the service, but isn't sure. He also writes a very reflective letter after hearing of the death of Hoyt Phelps from Lowell, who came ...

21 Nov 202427min