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Old 23rd Nov 2010, 08:24
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Although unable to provide a specific answer but speaking from memory
a new army recruits basic pay would be approx 14 shillings per week

an AC2 air-gunner would be paid 17 shillings and sixpence extra on qualifying - bringing total weekly pay to approx £1 - 12 shillings weekly.

Married men usually had a small extra allowance.

The average civilian mans wage was £3 and 10 shillings.

Although not absolutely sure - beleived a US army private serving in
the UK in 1942 was paid around £9 weekly ! It is said that GI joes pay
was higher than that of a British army lieutenant.

Some typical prices you would pay in 1939 - 45

Rent of 3 bedroomed house - under £1
240 weekly newspapers 1p each - £1
About 12 or more cinema tickets - £1
about 80 pints of milk - £1

As stated the above is from memory only - others may be able to provide more accurate figures.

PS In the film "The way to the Stars" starring John Mills as an
RAF Pilot he does state the pay of a married RAF pilot
officer.

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