Letters From War Wednesday: World War II – William Huff.

In this Letters From War Wednesday, dated May 1942, we feature a short note home from Private William Huff, training at Class 12, Aviation School of Technology, Long Island City, New York.

“Having a few minutes to spare, I will write you the letter you deserve and which I should have written sooner.

“…I am in New York, attending the Aviation School, taking the 15-week course in aircraft aviation maintenance and overhaul. When I complete this course I will return to my own outfit, the 16th Air Depot Group at Duncan Field, Texas.

“I feel very lucky to be in the Air Corps as it is okay and I think one gets a better chance to get ahead and learn a trade to follow later.

“New York is a swell place and the civilians treat the service men very well. The U.S.O. gives us free tickets to shows and ball games. On Sundays the Empire State Building is free to service men and we can go up to the 102nd floor. You sure get a good look at the city from there.

“Well that’s about all for now.”