April 22, 1945

                                                            Chanute Field, Ill.
                                                            22 April, 1945
Dear Folks:
            Nice day again to-day. It has been cool most of the week. I bought some summer uniforms in Rantoul yesterday — $30 and will have to get some more if they get some wool dress uniforms in. I finished my radio for the second time last week. After the first time I put in another stage or tube and it increased the range considerably. Have picked up stations in Virginia, Texas & Mexico. I have to build a case for it now.
            Art finally made it, I see. What did they name him? Will have to write them. Summer uniforms will be optional here from April 25 until May 15. I flew Friday night. We are supposed to get some German prisoners in soon to help with the work. If they bring any former anti-aircraft gunners in, they better hide them. There are too many returnee air-crew members here.
            Could you ask Jo if any of the tubes are bad in their old set and if so to send me the numbers on the tubes within the next two weeks?
            I hope to get a 10 day delay in route when thru here. Myers finished helicopter school and left for Louisiana last week
                                                            John,