Nig G,
... I wonder if you've resolved the mystery of why Arthur signed your log book...
No, not really. My last flying entry in April '43 was on 30th. So he could not have signed
before that - but we do not know how long
after that (the certifying officers do not date their signatures). That much is certain. Flt Lt Don Ritchie (Acting CO) signs at the end of May, so he was probably far away by then.
I was at Madhaiganj (W.Bengal) the whole time (that is a fact, too).
...His log book shows an air display at St Thomas Mount (not far away) [Madras] 1 Apr '43, otherwise there's no flying shown for April...
Q: Where was he in the April ? Clearly he was up in Madhaiganj at the end of the month, but why ?
I think we'll never know the answer now. Best forget it.
...Arthur worked for HP Bulmer after he retired and built-up/oversaw their licenced premises. I do hope he didn't run foul of you...
No, we were territorial animals. H.P.Bulmers is in Hereford: my patch was East Cleveland and the North York Moors (some nice cosy pubs up there !)
Danny.