These bombs were big, probably 500lbs. After some weeks at Mackie Avenue we moved to Charborough Road, another requisitioned house . And looking back it was also an opportunity to get rid of the three remaining kids. The decision was made - we would be evacuated. I was nearly 13, Ralph 8, and my sister was 6.
Suitcase is the wrong description, more like an attach case.
In addition we each had a big brown baggage label tied to our lapel button hole with our name and address inscribed. I can't remember my parents being there to see us off - I suppose they thought it would be better if parents weren't there to cause last minute tears and delays. Click the Charabanc to go to the next page.