Guys, many thanks, Capt. Airclues, the failure rate at Hamble was about 30% seems that the course must have been tough.
As a self-improver - how did these fare with entry into BOAC/BEA back then? Was the mood prejudicial towards such oiks (I firmly place myself in this category!) ?
Talking about prejudice, previous inquiries revealed that some BOAC captains refused to socialize down route with the F/E's on the basis of class! Now thats one for the history books.
All answers are greatly appreciated. My curiosity about the "olde days" knows no bounds I'm afraid.