National Service - 1950 entry
Had lunch with my father today and asked what he wanted to do on his 80th birthday in July - he said he would give it some thought.
We talked about 'stuff' and I asked if he ever thought about writing down some of his RAF experiences and he said he had started but stopped some time ago. I urged him to restart as his 'history' is unique and there was much history made during his time flying.
Prompted he said - his 8 weeks basic training was hard but very enjoyable and he was never so fit again - all eating, drill and exercise...a few 'b#####d' Corporals though. He never took an the Oath, seemed to pass him by, but did get his Commission scroll (in attic with his uniform) from his CO at some point. In the early years the aircraft he flew were outdated by the Russian fleet - they had to get within 400yds to attack - their defence was operable at 1000yds.
I want to read more...