21st Pursuit Squadron

Not much doing today, short hike, more tomorrow. We all stayed up last night and talked about the good times we used to have in… Read More »January 20, 1942 

Start of 7th week of hate. Saw four 40s in the air today. Sure looked good. If they would only bring one in for me… Read More »January 19, 1942 

Sunday. Moved into a “bomb target.” Much less walking to do. Rumor of Jap transports not far off.

Easy day, quite a bit of enemy air activity though. The nights get mighty cold. Takes two blankets to keep warm.

Another easy day, a little fatigue and that is about all. Few bombers today. Wish we would get planes and get going. Unknown to Burns,… Read More »January 15, 1942 

Short problem today, mostly rest though. Few bombers. All reports sound pretty good.

Yesterday started the 6th week of the war. Easy day today, no bombers. Should write to Jean and the folks, but no use because no… Read More »January 13, 1942 

Sunday. No bombers, details most of the day. Have church services tomorrow. Been playing a little bridge in evenings, can’t lose.