Interesting how many flying careers started with membership of the ATC (but I guess not surprising).
Me too, 1st gliding solo Cadet Mk III WT919, Kirton-Lindsey March 1960.
First solo power, L-4 Cub, Blackbushe, August 1969.
(First aerotow from the front end of the rope October 1969, Netheravon, Jackaroo G-APAM).