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(Ignore all the stories of "I went solo after 17 three minute launches with the ATC" - they may be true but scary)
They are true. I've still got my little green booklet, my "A and B certificate" issued by the BGA/ Royal Aero Club, dated 3.6.1972 to show for it. Nought to solo at RAF Swanton Morley in one week, at the age of sixteen.
I've still got mine dated Feb 56. RAF Hawkinge. Age 16. Most of us solo by Wednesday, spent the rest of the week taking turns in the spare aircraft. Didn't seem scary at that age.