December 8, 1943, Lemoore, California

Tom arrives at the Lemoore Army Air Field for his Basic Flight Training. He hopes to get some air time flying AT 17′s and BT‘s.
December 8, 1943, Page 1
December 8, 1943, Page 1

Mon. night.

Hello,

Just a note to let you know my address. After tonight when we move into our permanent quarters here there will be a box number added to it but this will work. As you can see the Marana deal didn’t go through but this is a twin motored basic school and we might get some time in some AT 17’s as well as the BTs‘ while here.

We have to move into our regular squadrons tonight so will have to close. We’ll let you know everything later, have had a plenty busy day today. Arrived here 6:00 this morning.

Give Karen a kiss for me.

With love,

Tom

This is the Lemoore Army Air Base.

December 8, 1943, Lemoore, California
December 8, 1943, Lemoore, California

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