In October 1959 I joined the 38th Entry of Boy Entrants at Cosford as a "u/t Telegraphist II". Demobbed June 1973 after 12 years "man's service" having served at Driffield, Sharjah, MOD (Defence commcen), Akrotiri, 38 Gp & Mountbatten (3 MHU RAuxAF). Excellent training which allowed me to become a Radio Officer with GCHQ 1973-2003.