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Old 18th Oct 2012, 17:09
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Gaining an RAF pilots brevet etc.

Danny 42c--A couple of thoughts on the demob aspect after WW2
I think certainly the US and Canadian forces were very much quicker in letting people out. I suspect that in the case of the UK there was a fear that the job market could not absorb a quick influx.
There was also what was known as a Class B release.For example if you were accepted for a place as a university student you could be released to take up the offer. I think this was irrespective of your demob number
I recall a friend who tried to take advantage of this but the system was not running fast enough. He complained thru his MP and was soon flown back from Germany to take his place.
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