398th Experiences

Rest and Relaxation (R&R)

During their stay at Nuthampstead, the crews and a number of forms of recreation. They might play cards or a game of softball on the base. In the evenings they might visit the local pub. Occasionally they were given a multi-day pass and would visit London. And in the middle of their tour they received about 2-3 weeks to get away from it all. On these longer leaves, some of the men went to designated hospitality locations in Scotland and others to locations within England such as Southport.

The following 398th web site articles include information about Rest and Relaxation (R&R). Note that in some cases the information may be just a few sentences within a story. However, even though just a few sentences or paragraphs, the reader will begin to get a feel for where they went and what they did. Arranged alphabetically by author.

1. Lt. Robert J. Beckley's Diary Introduction
2. Why I Should have been Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by Lew Burke, Co-Pilot, 603rd
3. T/Sgt. Armand Fugge's Diary for July 2 to July 9, 1944
4. S/Sgt. James Holloway's Diary for February 11, 1945
5. S/Sgt. James Holloway's Diary for March 24, 1945 (after the mission)
6. S/Sgt. James Holloway's Diary for May 1, 1945
7. Phil Jones WWII Recollections by Phillip H. Jones, Tail Gunner
8. S/Sgt. Chilton H. Jorgenson's Diary: July 22 to July 29, 1944
9. Lt. Edward C.Jordan - The War Years by Dave Jordan (see Rest and Relaxation Chapter)
10. Joe Joseph, 398th Engineer/Gunner - 603rd Squadron Video Interview Transcription
11. Leukhardt's Crew - 602nd Squadron - Fall 1944 - R&R at Southport - Photo at Southport
12. Paul Roderick, 398th Pilot - 602nd Squadron Video Interview Transcription
13. Philip Stahlman Interview, 398th Pilot - 601st Squadron Video Interview Transcription
14. Rest and Relaxation, WW II Style - 1945 by Paul Wagner