From there, an ambulance took him to an Army hospital where he was treated to something he hadn't had in nearly a year. The Chinese had given us a padded suit in November. Absentmindedly he begins to scratch his chest near his left shoulder. Sitting in the Loring Club, Vesta's story and beer are about through. He savors the last few sips, then rejoins his companions.
More stories await.
The group plans to head to China next. Then it's back to the United States. Vesta tells of getting shot down and being a prisoner of war more as a bystander than as a participant. I loved it. I just got a big kick out of flying.