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Old 16th Feb 2017, 09:08
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Ian Burgess-Barber
 
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Danny (great that you are back in THE chair) and Mr Chugalug2. I am sure that you will enjoy Will Largent's "RAF Wings over Florida (Memories of World War 11 British Air Cadets). As you may recall, (if not, my posts 5509 and 5519, Page 276, April 2014 refer to this book as one of my main sources for my slender contribution to this great thread). Indeed Danny, by Page283, your post 5642, you too had found it of interest.

Will Largent was a former journalist who flew in WW 11 on B-26 bombers as a USAAC crew member. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Air Medal with nine oak-leaf clusters, four combat ribbons, and the French Croix de Guerre.

His interviews with the cadets and instructors give us such a vivid picture of the training environment in Florida.

Ian BB
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