I'll be the second from Ipswich (Suffolk) on this thread to say that I met the man. He inspected No 188 Squadron ATC on one occasion and I received the accolade 'very smart' when he looked me up and down. That's what a week's worth of polishing and pressing can do. Gave a rousing address--the man had great presence and charisma, especially to a lad--and I treasure the memory.