Diary of Captain Edward C. Piech,, May 11, 1944 - June 30, 1944

Passing his preliminary exam for training, Piech left for the 2nd Air Force ("Hell"). On his 24th birthday, he was cleared for pilot training, and started to become busy enough to forget to enter his activities for a few days. On June 6th, Piech notes the D-Day invasion, and prays for those who were involved. While he traveled throughout the U.S. (Nebraska, Texas, Colorado) with the Air Force, he notes his boredom and anticipation for the pilot training (which he did not qualify for in the end). Piech also notes his introduction to the B-29, which he states is a combination of a B17 and C54.