19 September 1943
Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." He is looking forward to "maneuvers" tomorrow. This is where they'll live and fly in combat conditions, including wearing gas masks, as they drop gas on the men to help prepare them. They were issued "those heavy leather flying pants and jackets," which make them look like "polar explorers," as they are lined with sheepskin. More men are washing out, and he hopes he isn't one of them. He's so close to earning his wings and commission. Letter is dated as "Sunday Aft." "Letters in a Box" notes the date as September 19, 1943. Handwritten copy of GLC09620.045.02.
GLC09620.045.01