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Old 2nd Oct 2015, 13:31
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Taphappy
 
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Petet.

The RAF had taken over most of the big hotels in South Bay and I was billeted in what was The Prince of Wales Hotel which is now a block of flats.
I think HQ was in The Grand Hotel.
Square bashing and such like drills were carried out in the streets around the hotel often much to the amusement of the locals.
Kitting out FFIs and medical procedures were done in what was previously a school off Filey Road and as there were playing fields there that is where sporting activities took place.
The aptitude tests were conducted in the Spa Ballroom and IIRC took a whole day to complete.
I don't recall receiving any "You are going to be --- leaflets:.

John
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