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[Across top: Image of dark circle, a white star with wings; 319th Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment Municipal Airport, Houston, Texas]
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felt a jolt and heard a snappning sound. I thought my right wing had decided to fold up. Of course it only took me a few seconds to realize that I had hit a huge black buzzard. The leading edge of my wing was bashed in for nearly two feet. I could see, from the cockpit that it was damaged but had not way of seeing how much. Was afraid this might foul my landing gear as it was so close to it. The bird had just missed my prop and skimmed over to my tail section. They had to put a new wing on the plane. The officers were amazed at the damagee which was done by just hitting a bird. I had my hatch open before the bird got to my tail section thinking it might jam my controls and I was flying so low that there would be no time to mess around if I had to jump.
How do you like Miami? I have had lots of fun there.
If you have time write me at the Chicago address.
As ever,
Margaret