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and we ran calibration checks with PBJ's. I think, by using a 3 1/2 degree glide path with a rate of decent of 700 feet per minute, that we'll be able to clear the B-29's parked on Waln t Field.

The fighters took off at 11 a.m., one squadron carrying rockets, and headed for Japan.

We got paid today. I like their informal way of paying. Back in the States one had to wear class A's, salute etc.etc. Out here you can come in in your underwear, there's no line to sweat out and it's all over in [[strikethrough]]m [[/strikethrough]]amatter of minutes. 

Played poker thisafternoon for the first time since Hawaii. Won three bucks.

The B-29's started going over this evening and continued for more than two hours. This is the biggest strike I've seen.

2 July 1945

600 B-29's hit Japan last night - so far it's the biggest raid. 

We changed our schedule of work. If we don't work any P-61's at night then all but the two men slated for switchboard duty can stay around in their own tents. This is much more sensible than having the entire crew on duty all [[strikethrough]] the [[/strikethrough]] night sleeping in the supply tent. Especially since we've had this good weather.