[Letter, Feb. 13, 1943]

Title
[Letter, Feb. 13, 1943]
Identifier
MSS600c_Scott,Dorothy_Correspondence,Dec1942-July1943_19430213
Type
Letters
Creator
Scott, Dorothy, 1920-1943
Dorothy Scott joined the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) in 1942. Stationed at New Castle Army Air Base and with the 5th Ferrying Squadron at Love Field, Dallas, Texas. Died in 1943 while in Pursuit training.
Description
Letter written from Dorothy Scott to her father on January 5, 1943. Scott discusses using her car, travelling, and her transfer to Love Field Army Air Base in Dallas, TX.
Language
en
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Woman's Collection, Texas Woman's University, P.O. Box 425528, Denton, TX 76204.
extracted text
Dear Dad:
Most of my worries are over. I've gotten the car here all o.k. and will leave it for Ed. It has all worked out very well for all concerned. Ed was the car much closer and at less expense. I've been able to get most of my traveling done via car and all expenses paid, and my co-pilot, Betsy, gets her car here and sees her family.

We were given travel orders and gas coupsons- nine- eachgood for one tank full, so we really ran it low each time. I'm able to
dual is required and they counted my 1:20 time a month ago in it.
It was wonderful to be flying again, I just sat up then feeling sorry for the people below me.
I flew to a neighboring field to shoot some landings and had a good time changing radio stations and calling in. The tower there must have fallen over at hearing a girl's voice because a little later I heard "Army 214 from Hensley tower, what is the pilots name please?"- "Dorothy Scott WAFS," I answered, and did not ask "why?"
One funny thing happened on my first solo. I taxiid [sic] out to the waiting runway behind a B25 and alongside a flock of Bt's like mine. Well, I wanted to find out if I should stay behind the B25 or go to the Bt side so I
and Wash. monument in the distance next A.M. on leaving. We got thru the Ohio flood area with only two detours- not bad- and saw much of the havoc created. It was quite a new sight to see the tops of trees and floating houses.
Oh yes, I meant to tell you, "gov. expense" means 4 cents per mile and $6.- a day expense money. That will just about cover it and is worth more just the experience and getting to take my car. We had to make only 250 mi per day so we drove more and are taking
our extra day here.
Financially speaking, you'd never think I was earning any money the way I've been writing checks, but I wanted to pay off my NCAAB bills and uniform, and needed cash for running on until pay-day so I guess I've really socked it to you.
I want to send you about 50- a month until I get caught up and will when I get paid my travel money. Dec. check I'm using now and Ed's & Ethel's gift.
Do Ed & Ethel expect to get an apartment? If so I reckon they'll really be able to use the car.
Isn't everything just wonderful!

Love,
Dorothy

WAFS
5th ferry group
Love field
Dallas, Texas
Hotel Dale
Theres no Better Address
Coffeyville, Kansas

Mr. Q. M. Scott
Oroville
Wash.
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