Letter 11: July 3, 1941 from Portage LaPrairie, MB
July
4/41
Dear
Dad & Ellen
Just a line to let you know that I
passed my recheck (I had to have a recheck on my 50 hr check because I kind of
buggared the first one up) There were 3 of us who had to have checks, we had
them this morning & the other two fellows had to have another check tonight
by the C.O. if they pass they will be going to Yorkton tomorrow.
I’m writing this letter from Olies
Café in Portage in about 1 ½ hrs I’ll be on the train to Yorkton, get in there
about 6:30 in the morning. I’ve got in 65 hours flying time now, the check I
had this morning the C.F.I. really put me through the paces, had to do
everything I had over learnt (CFI means the Chief Flying Instructor)
The rest of the boys pulled out to
Yorkton last night, the reason our rechecks were held up was because of the
fatal accident that occurred here, He was in Junior class that came in from the
East after us. I understand it was kind of jitterness that caused it, he was
always afraid when he was by himself.
We had our flight party on Tuesday
night but it was no hell, I went home early & got some sleep.
Well there isn’t much more to say at
this time so I close for now
Your loving son & brother
Fred
My
new address
No
11 SFTS RCAF
Yorkton,
Sask
PS
Bourne should have some good friends there shouldn’t he.
Note
S.F.T.S. Service
Flying Training School
Flying Training
Passed, his ability above averageRemarks Rather slow student, tries hard but progresses slowly and will bear watching
Ground Training
Marks obtained 1039, Percentage 86.2%Fred was 18th out of a class of 39
He ranked unsuitable for a Commissioned Rank
General Remarks This student is rather reserved but has much self confidence, seems to be nervous whilst taking a flying test but can fly well.
To be passed to No 11 S.F.T.S
Dated July 5th, 1941
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