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Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - March 2, 1943
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Description
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Jimmy just arrived at Barksdale Field, LA and has not yet been moved to a squadron. He praises the architecture and atmosphere of the Barksdale camp. On the way there, they got to stop in New Orleans.
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Date Created
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1943
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PID
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grinnell:18677
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Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - March 3, 1943
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They have been moved to their permanent squadron. Jimmy describes what is ahead at the new field, including studying the B-26 and being assigned to a combat crew.
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Date Created
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1943
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PID
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grinnell:18678
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Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 26, 1943
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Description
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Jimmy sent a photograph of a friend from Barksdale, Kelly and his wife. He mentions another friend from Barksdale, Bob Pyle. He thinks the Russians are doing well against the Nazis.
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Date Created
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1943
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PID
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grinnell:18717