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We cruised in close formation for quite a ways, then we separated some. All of a sudden- swish, and we were in a snap roll! I thanked--- I'd tightened my belt but did it even more, and from there to Memphis I had troubles telling when we were right side up and when we weren't. Loops, slow rolls, Immelmens, and everything else kept me plenty on the jump. I've never had such a ride. It was a very clear night but dark so the stars above looked a lot like the small clearing fires below and I had to check the instruments to believe anything.
After some time we approached Memphis and that was a sight! From afar it looked like a patch rug painted with luminous paint, and as we drew near it goet brighter and more definite. We cames right over it at 6000' and spiraled down. All too soon we landed and shocked the natives by walking into the

Part of [Letter from Dorothy Scott to her father, February 23, 1943]