| Ex R.A.F; Ground Staff and Air-crew. |
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| MY SERVICE HISTORY My name is Frank Reeve, I was born on 13.10.1920. I was a V.R; (Volunteer Reserve) in the Royal Air Force in the last war and served on both Ground Staff and Air-crew with No-5 Group of Bomber Command. I was inducted at Cardington on 16.4.1940; then to Morecambe for basic training after which I served at many Units, all of which I have listed for the pleasure of interested friends. Each and every one has its own and often unbelievable story to tell. Late 1940s posted to R.A.F, FILTON, Home of the Bristol Air-craft factory. **** Early 1941 posted to R.A.F; HAVERIGG. One of the earliest Navigator Training Schools. **** Winter 1941-42 posted to R.A.F; HUCKNALL. This was a training unit for Polish fighter Pilots. **** August 1942 posted to St ATHANS. Training for Air-crew duties. **** 9.12.42 posted to R.A.F;WIGSLEY. 1654 Conversion Unit. **** 31.12.42 posted to R.A.F; SYERSTON 106 Squadron "B" Flight **** 23.4.43 posted to R.A.F; ELVINGTON (York) and Satelite **** Dec 44.posted to A.I.D; School BRISTOL **** Mar 45.posted to R.A.F; WINTHORPE Nr NEWRK (Notts) 13.2.46 to Dispersal Centre for release and 56 days leave. All the above dates and places are as true as my memory can recall. **** |
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| Into the Fire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| And the snow came | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| With fingers crossed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Return to St Athan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to Lincolnshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Berlin 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| After Berlin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to training | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The final touch down | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Click on the links above to follow my story I hope you enjoy it |
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