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April 25th.

Another thing that happened yesterday was that I talked with the Major who is out here installing Loran. He is very enthusiastic. Says it is now being installed. That all ships will be equiped. I requested that he get us training equipment for Gaya. He states he has one set of equipment he is using for demonstration. He will bring it to Gaya as soon as he is through with it here. He has twelve sets ordered. This will be enough for six stations. He also has training personnel ordered from the states.

Came back to Gaya with Col Gardner. I flew from the right side and made the landing. Luckily greased it on. He was impressed. -- I like him. Heard rumor that he will soon be CO of NAFW.

Morale among pilots very poor. Told Earnie Blagg he could be released if someone else will request him. He wants to go to Kerachi if possible. Blythe and Higgins very low. They are afraid their staff duty will keep them here longer than if they were flying the hump regularly.

Talked to Maj. Bergere. He is setting up AACS school. Believe he is capable man. Think he may be politician but seem to be able to get things done.

Maj. Cassady called in eveing  He is on inspection trip with Col McGregor. Cassady very low account his lack of knowledge of his duties. He wants to be in the Chief Pilot's department.. He doesn't seem to want to come to our department. Says he has been recommended for promotion.