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the group received over thirty (30) New P-40s
that were painted for Desert Warefare to
be servced and inspected. The fellows knew
we were headed for Africa. No sooner
had we received the P-40s -- They were
taken to Mitchell Field, Long Island, New York
The old P-40s remained with us. Immediately
after this, we received A P-47 named
"Greasy Goatie" This took place the latter
part of January 1943.
11 Unit Training VA + M'land The 352nd trained at Langley until some-
tie in FEb 1943, at which time we were
assigned all P-47s. Soon there after
we moved to Millville, N.J. for gunner
training - Living quarters - tents Cold
weather - snow - some tents collapsed
from weight of snow.
12 Special Training Some of the mem took special training
in everything one could think of such as
chemical, camouflage, sharp shooting --
special schools. Due to intensive training,
at times we did not have enough men
to carry on regular duties - unless some
worked night and day - So that is
what happened. On the line we did
not have enough tools. I purchased
tools from the local hardware for
my use as did several of the men.
The people of Millville were very nice to us.