Jimmy thanks his father for a gift bond. Jimmy and the “old gang” haven’t started an operational flying yet. Pictures taken at a picnic in Barksdale were enclosed.
Jimmy comments on the crazy sense of humor in a British comedy show that he saw in town. They are continuing with ground school and flying occasionally.
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.
Jimmy describes “Hell week” and the student assigned challenges he had to complete including marching down Main Street in a kilt carrying a sack of four bricks. He mentions his sister, Betty, and he moves to a new dorm room.
