Feb 5, 1943

Dear Shirl, 

      I guess I passed the second phase o.k. so that leaves only three more to worry about.  If there are anymore schools after this one, so help me, I'll join the detonation crew.

      I don't know how I managed to do it this time, but I sort of disrupted the whole teaching system of the school.  When I got back Monday, a lot of fellows pointed to me and said ,"He's the one."  I didn't know what it was all about till I got to my room and asked Kelly.  It's pretty long so I'll wait till Monday and tell you about it.  By jeepers, I'm right this time and I can prove it.

      How did you come out Sunday?  I hope you had a good time , but not too good.  We use Signal Corp. equipment and must obtain permissions from the chief Signal Officer in order to work on the stuff.  The Air Force is still a branch of the Army and all radios are S.C. Just wait till we get our freedom.  No more damned red tape.

      I'm all mixed up again.  Iv'e got a tough circut to lick and so far I've come out second best. Gotta get back to it.  See you later. Love,

                                                           Ray