Diary of Captain Edward C. Piech,, August 11, 1943 - September 31, 1943

In addition to daily activities/routines, Piech logs many airfields to which he traveled in his missions. Among them are Schweinfurt (Nazi ball bearing factory), which he describes as "some alloy metal factory that produces 85% of German needs." Many of the missions (5th - 18th) are several hours long; one which earns him the Air Medal, and another for which he receives his first Oak Leaf Cluster. Piech also makes notes of those killed in battle, the pay loads of bombs on his plane, and Italy's surrender. However, he also notices the night sky's stars, his nephew's birth, magazines read and RUOL from Rutgers University.