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Nile Kinnick diary of service in the U.S. Naval Reserve Air Corps, February 26, 1942-September 1, 1942

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Tuesday - April 7
And still I didn't get to fly - I was scheduled again today, but my instructor didn't show up. I am getting tired of that old noise. Perhaps, a full lieutenant flies when he wants to.
The weather man predicted rain for tomorrow, so we were secured at 5 oclock. Bob, Ken, & I went to town, but came back pretty early. Bob & I stopped at Simpson's and were measured for white uniforms. Don't think I'll trade with White & White anymore. They screwed me on my blues,  I'm afraid. I ordered a tailor made uniform, and got nothing but a full drape model, size 42 right off the rack.
Wednesday - Apr 8.
This being "Sunday" for this week I slept late and spent the remainder of the morning writing letters. Bob & I drove to town, he, to get his radio fixed and make some purchases, I, to do some studying & reading at the

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Tuesday - April 7 And still I didn't get to fly - I was scheduled again today, but my instructor didn't show up. I am getting tired of that old noise. Perhaps, a full lieutenant flies when he wants to. The weather man predicted rain for tomorrow, so we were secured at 5 oclock. Bob, Ken, & I went to town, but came back pretty early. Bob & I stopped at Simpson's and were measured for white uniforms. Don't think I'll trade with White & White anymore. They screwed me on my blues, I'm afraid. I ordered a tailor made uniform, and got nothing but a full drape model, size 42 right off the rack. Wednesday - Apr 8. This being "Sunday" for this week I slept late and spent the remainder of the morning writing letters. Bob & I drove to town, he, to get his radio fixed and make some purchases, I, to do some studying & reading at the