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[[underline]] April 26th [[/underline]]
Flew B-24- Found tail flutter 
at 140 MPH- gear up- flaps up- 
at 120 geardown flaps down 1/4-
Believe we should not use it
for regular training.
Found morale in pilot dept
very poor- Told Blagg would
relieve him without replacement-
changed [[ehf]] to Halsmer-
Fired bearer- Hiked Ramzan
for bearer

Had long talk with Halsmer regarding future. Developed need for experimental work, etc. He wants to stay on with me. Promises to work hard on job. Is especially interested in instrument landing systems, etc. 
Staff meeting including all officers. Announced Halsmer as new chief of Flying. vice Blythe. Told officers about militaryr courtesy. Beaver will follow through. Mentioned grown up conduct. Referred to shooting on post. Talked about future plans.