[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 1, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing being alone in the barracks, her training schedule, a visit from Jackie Cochran and related drill parade, a planned visit from General Hap Arnold, learning to fly basic trainers, not getting along with an instructor, recent correspondence, advantages of being the first class at Avenger Field, hope of getting Army commissions, the weather, bonds, and clothes. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date: April 1, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Landon E. McConnell, March 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Landon E. McConnell, March 1, 1943]

Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Major Landon E. McConnell discussing a request to expand the Academy at Avenger Field.
Date: March 1, 1943
Creator: Plosser-Prince Air Academy
System: The Portal to Texas History