Charming British hostesses at "the Institute , or N.A.A.F.I. (pronounced Naffie) English Post Exchange, or Canteen. Home-made pastries and of course, tea became the favorites of the forces at RAF Goxhill, England.

71st FS Ground Defense Crew training and familiarization with English weapons in order to man the antiaircraft guns in the event of enemy air attack. Headed by Lt MacAllister and Master Sergeant Heppler, and composed primarily of Armorers.

Cartoon from the 71st diary, likely drawn by H. Dean, depicts a popular payday activity at RAF Goxhill

Cartoon by H. Dean depicts two 71st personnel off duty pursuits, perhaps contributing to the WW2 British saying about some US personnel being "overpaid, oversexed, and over here."

Aerial photo of RAF Goxhill in 1946 from Wikipedia

RAF Goxhill, c 1949

RAF Goxhill in 1946
RAF Goxhill remnants today

Our English hosts were most cordial in seeing that our immediate needs were fulfilled . A close harmony between the English and American soldiers presented itself.

"On the post here at Goxhill is an old Abbey, built by the Monks in the Eleventh Century. Standing today, it i s a living tribute to the architectural genius of the past Ages."

Goxhill, England was certainly surprised on the first payday for the Group's personnel. Cycles and cycles were being pedalled all over the post, for the men DID buy the bikes. All sizes and makes of bikes were to be seen..... the American Soldiers certainly caused a run on the cycle market."