Dear Mother & Dad,
I’m a pilot!!! Well at least I’m classified as one anyway. That means I will receive my class A uniform. As soon as I receive my uniform I will have $150 worth of uniform. You should see it, it really is nice.
You know, I suppose, that we can’t get off of the base for 30 days. If I get off for a day or two I would like to see Betty Gunkle if it is possible.
Gosh I’m glad I’m classified as a pilot. Now we are considered as upperclassman. We get a little button to pin on our chest, which distinguishes us from the new boys.
I really have a tough course ahead of me now. We start school pretty soon. The courses we take up are the same as college Aeronautics courses. It means a lot of study but, I’ve made up my mind that I want to be a commissioned pilot.
The fellows are nearly perfect and I have made numerous friends. Well pater and mater it’s time to eat now so keep your faith in me.
Your loving son,
Jim
P. S. Write soon
P. S. Hello Jocie darling all the fellows are crazy about that picture you sent me.