January 27, 1944

The clouds have been these real white fleecy ones, just like the ones we see on a beautiful summer's day at home. It's more fun chasing two or three other guys in and out of those close than you people know. That is for a reasonable length of time.

For instance, Tuesday I flew for four and a half hours straight and all we did was dogfight with somebody else. Each one of us has a movie came that takes pictures the we pull the trigger. The camera is set out on the wing of the plane next to the guns. All you do is dive and twist and roll turn and then haul back on the stick either trying to shake him if he's on your tail or trying to follow him if he's in front of you. Boy! I'm telling you, I was ready for bed when I finished supper.

Max Baer the former world's heavy weight champ was here last night. He gave us a short talk on why we should take PT. He surprised me. He really gave an intelligent talk.

Love and Kisses to ALL

Al