GAULLE Charles de. 3 L. A. S., June-September 1952, to his son Lieutenant Philippe de Gaulle (in Hyères); 4, 2 and 4 pages in-8 on the letterhead of Le Général de Gaulle (some passages erased with the corrector on the 3rd letter). On his son's military career and the political situation. Philippe de Gaulle was appointed commander of flotilla 6 F of on-board aviation, at the naval aeronautics base in Hyères. 13 June. "I am following you, in my thoughts, during your training course in Hyères, and I am well aware of the merits for you of practising naval aviation and particularly on-board aviation, with all its difficulties and dangers. On the other hand, I can only feel the melancholy that affects you and many of your young comrades, seeing so much effort put into a military and material environment that leaves so much to be desired. However, at the same time, I hope that your career and your current destination offer you, in compensation, some interest and attraction"... He signs: "Your Dad". 7 September. "From what you write, your new position seems to suit you. Like you, I hope that the 'command' question will soon be completely settled and that you will be able to give your all at the head of a very fine and good unit. It's also very satisfying that you've already been able to find accommodation, which is admittedly quite small, but dignified, modern and comfortable. [...] Poor Mr Pinay now finds himself up against the 'sound barrier', i.e. the opposition of all interests. I don't think he can break through it. There would have to be another regime than the one he is straddling. So we're in for a bumpy ride. I will soon have the opportunity to draw the conclusions"... He signs: "Your Father who loves and esteems you". 16th September. Henriette and her children stay at La Boisserie...". From what you tell me, your squadron has the essentials. But it lacks a lot of secondary equipment. All the same, it's a fine command. As far as big business is concerned, it's liquefaction. Our country is the worst affected. But many others are sick. We see Europe dragging itself along and getting bogged down with no prospect of recovery. It will no doubt continue to do so until events bring a jolt. Because the general weariness is such that nothing can be "done" except on the spur of the moment. Under these conditions, the "Rassemblement" becomes - like the Free French in the past - an intransigent and rigorous minority. But I do mean a minority, in the middle of a swamp"... He signs: "Your very affectionate father Ch. De Gaulle". LNC, II, p. 1072, 1083 and 1084.