New aviation cadets began with an “Initial Classification Stage” lasting one to two weeks. This meant a series of mental and physical tests designed to enable the examiners to determine the cadets best use as a Pilot, Navigator or Bombardier. [1]Manning, Thomas A. (2005), History of Air Education and Training Command, 1942–2002. Office of History and Research, Headquarters, AETC, Randolph AFB, Texas ASIN: B000NYX3PC Tom indicates he’s taken the Classification Tests, and also inquires about Elaine’s daughter, Karen.
Dear Folks,
Just a line to let you know that there has been a little change in address as you can see. Flight 71A [2]Flight 71A was the previous class of aviation cadets to go through their training at this base. Tom’s class is 72A. went out today so can expect it anytime now. We had our classification tests this afternoon and dug ditches in the morning. It is 8:00 P.M. now and I am ready for bed. We go on the field tomorrow so I had better get plenty of sleep.
What does Karen weigh now and has she learned anymore tricks?
Love, Tom
References
| ↑1 | Manning, Thomas A. (2005), History of Air Education and Training Command, 1942–2002. Office of History and Research, Headquarters, AETC, Randolph AFB, Texas ASIN: B000NYX3PC |
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| ↑2 | Flight 71A was the previous class of aviation cadets to go through their training at this base. Tom’s class is 72A. |