After New Year 1944 we began to make plans to move to another Air Base. We worked hard to pack supplies from several large hangar warehouses. Finally on February 29, 1944 we had all supplies moved and placed in proper bins at the new location. So the 2nd Mobile R & R Squadron was transferred to A.P.O 636, Station 636, Abbots Ripton, England.
So much happened during 1944 that some of the dates of these events are hard to remember. Some of the following have dates and some dates I just don't remember.
The enlisted man's identification card was issued to all GIs. It was mandatory that we have it on our person at all times.
Practically everything in England was rationed. Below are some ration coupons for clothing.
Various documents from this period.
More documents from this period.
For evening passes we were still able to ride the truck into Bedford from Abbots Ripton. The truck still left Bedford at 11:00 PM.
Soon after we transferred to Abbots Ripton I purchased a bicycle. Being the proud owner of a bicycle, I was able to ride to the small towns around our air base. I visited the town of Huntingdon which was only several miles from Abbots Ripton. About the only thing that I did when going into the towns was to go to a pub and drink beer or go to a movie. Mostly old American movies were shown. Huntingdon scenes:
Scene between Abbots Ripton and Huntingdon on the Little Stuckly Road:
Boats on the Godmanchester side of the River Ouse. The bridge is between Godmanchester and Huntingdon:
Pictures of the River Ouse around Huntingdon
Lodging ticket for Huntingdon:
There were a few other things to do in Huntingdon:
