Britain’s oldest Royal Air Force ex-officer has died at the age of 105.

[ricardian]

From the Yorkshire Evening Post (http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/latest-news/top-stories/britain-s-oldest-royal-air-force-ex-officer-dies-aged-105-1-4477328)
"Frank Bagshaw, from Horsforth, Leeds, joined the newly-formed Royal Air Force in 1925 soon after it had been formed as successor to the Royal Flying Corps.
Born in Pontefract, he joined as a career serviceman at the age of 19 and served for 38 years. His only surviving relative, daughter Marjorie, said he joined at the lowest rank as a “rigger and carpenter.” He rose to become Warrant Officer and Flight Lieutenant."

[Old-Duffer]

I think this gentleman might be the latest holder of the title 'King Brat' - an honour given to the oldest Halton Apprentice. I think this guy was in 12th Entry. Somebody will know.

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[Rossian]

There were apprentices before Halton though. First ones were at Flowerdown near Winchester then at Cranwell.

The Ancient Mariner (and no, I wasn't one of them but my F-i-L was)

[Old-Duffer]

One bit right - King Brat is in 12 th Entry Halton and born October 1908.

Second bit wrong - his name is Rogers

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