Dear Mother,

Not too much to tell about today. I have eight more days of classes left, then one week of drill and then - Primary. Don't worry about equipment, because primary trainers are practically standard. They are either P.T. 17's or P.T. 19's., one built by Lockheed and the other by Ryan. Both were designed and put into production in 1941 so they're the best primary trainers available. Those two wing jobs that we knew at Lunken Airport are not used for training any more.

Several of the fellows in my upper class have written me from primary - they say it's PERFECT! None of them have washed out yet, so it can't be too tough.

According to my Physics instructor, mine is one of the highest on the entire hill. A course called "maps and charts" pulled me down a little. I messed up on a test in there and have a 95 average for the course.

Last Tuesday night our group had a dance at the Service Club. I had a fine time - invited Jean out and, much to my surprise, she did come out. The dance lasted from 7:30 p.m. till 10:30 p.m. Bobby Byrne played and I sang several numbers with him. All the girls that we invited came out on special buses that picked them up and took them home. Our Service Club here is real nice. It has a gigantic dance floor, a balcony surrounding this, a cafeteria, a lounge, library and a terrace. Of course no liquor is allowed anywhere near an aviation cadet. It is strictly against rules for an aviation cadet to drink at any time, but some fellows take a chance and drink on open post.

I got that "17" stamp and thanks a lot. I really needed a pair of dress shoes.

Well, it's time to go to class now, so I'll have to sign off 'till tomorrow.

Lots of love,
Jack

p.s. What zone are you in?

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