Instead of being sent to Marana Army Air Field in Tucson, Arizona, Tom and his classmates are sent to Lemoore Army Air Field outside Fresno, California for their Basic Flight Training.
Dear Folks,
Just a note to let you know that I am here at the Lemoore Army Air Base near Fresno, Calif. The Marana deal fell through for all of us and we all ended up here. It is really a nice base but it is all flying. Beside flying the regular BT’s while here we might get some time in the twin motored AT17’s.
We arrived here at 6:00 AM today and have been on the go ever since. The living conditions are nice here. We live in barracks but they are divided into rooms, four men each.
I will have a box no. for my address later on but this will do till we get it. We move into our permanent squadrons tonight so will have to close. Will let you know all the dope as soon as I find it out.
With Love,
Tom
