This abrupt break aligns with the decision of the air corps

This abrupt break aligns with the decision of the air corps that their pilot supply was sufficient so they ‘washed out’ his entire class. I am certain that this broke his heart. Good that mom was there.

He was transferred to Amarillo and sent to aviation mechanic school. Mom followed him and I believe I was conceived in Amarillo.

His flying which resumes in Amarillo, TX on the 4th of July, 1945. There he had several flights in a Luscombe 8A, Interstate Cadet, UPF-1 Waco, J3 Cub and a PT-17 Stearman ( amazing aircraft!). He flew two days before my birthday in the Cadet in Amarillo. He must have raced home to be with mom when I was born…?t

He had four flights in a J3 Cub in Beaumont after I was born and then no more flying. Just a love of flight that persisted throughout his life. One of my regrets is that I did not ever get to fly with him after I became a pilot.