Monday, February 19, 2018

The War Letters

February 17, 1944

"Second day at Greensboro." Still not processed, but heard more about the classification tests. Apparently they just don't need pilots anymore, and so the "casualty" rate for cadets is 85-90%. It appears that, due to the excess of men, the tests, which previously were only given to men after Primary flying was completed, now they are given before so many never even get a crack at flying school. While he's taking the tests, time will be limited to write, so don't be too "sore." Yesterday he received his gas mask, which he has to carry with him all day on Wednesday...it's been rainy and everyone is griping...no news, no nothing...

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