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Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - August 1, 1942
Description
Jimmy flunked the physical exam for aerial gunnery because of his eye sight but he was accepted to mechanics school instead.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:11555
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - August 5, 1942
Description
Jimmy describes a dust storm and his mechanical training.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:11559
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 21, 1942
Description
Jimmy arrives in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He has received his uniform and writes about his daily schedule at the Reception Center Division.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:11535
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 24, 1942
Description
Jimmy arrives at Sheppard Field, Texas for training for the Air Corps. He hopes to become a mechanic. He describes the hot desert climate.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:11539
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 29, 1942
Description
Jimmy outlines his daily schedule and describes the various divisions that he would like to join such as aerial gunnery.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:11543