Two hops.
March 25th, 1943
Rainstorm. Lost one
P-40 New Zealand flyer and one S.B.D. plane – Both pilots killed. Four F4F’s also cracked up on the field – no
one else hurt. O’Malley led a fight with
our tent-mate. We’re all in a fighting
mood. Wish we’d leave for action soon.
March 26th, 1943
Final grade for exam, 3.7.
Went into countryside and took snaps.
Alert called on entire island.
March 28th, 1943
Presented O’Malley the $500.00 – he sure was happy. Attended Army church services. Navy funeral services held at our camp for
the three flyers lost last Thursday. One
hop late this evening.
April 1st, 1943
Pay day: $61.00.
Liberty – Went to Lautoka with O’Malley, Roam, Ramson, and Dobley. Wrecked three bikes while raising hell in
town.
April 9th, 1943
No flight – Sold beer.
Moved our tent and finally got rid of our tent-mate. About forty VF-11’s left for base.
April 12th, 1943
One hop. B-24 and
B-26 planes cracked up on landing strip – No one hurt. Sold New Zealand beer.
April 19th, 1943
B-26 cracked up – Complete wreck! 3 killed, 2 seriously injured. Wrote mother and Dottie.
April 20th, 1943
Packed up – Climbed aboard the U.S.S. Waters, a converted night-raider Destroyer 0900.
April 22nd, 1943
Land sighted – New Hebrides Islands. Entered channel. Many U.S. and British cruisers and destroyers
in the harbor. U.S.S. Enterprise in harbor
and about 20-30 freighters and transports.
Refueled and Anchored. Fifteen
VF-11’s came aboard. Sold my dagger for
$35.00. Went swimming over side of
ship. Anchored for night in harbor. Beautiful moonlight, and little Dottie on my
weary mind.
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