As I sat down on a chair to thinkMy thoughts travelling back to the past
And before even I had time to blink
Forty-odd years had gone by, so fast
I had no wish to be in the forces, said my voice
But when call-up came for National Service
In 1951, the RAF became my choice
Away from home for two whole years
Missing events, missing years
And when all was over I can honestly say
It was an experience I was glad to have had
The missing years – two, to be precise. I was deferred for nearly three years as I was serving an apprenticeship. But they finally managed to get my services...
2 comments:
This may be a real long shot but my wife's father was at Padgate at the exact same time as you and from what i know about him may have gone down a similar route to yourself. His name was John Henry Pears - known as Harry to everyone.
I am looking for some photos of him as he passed away a few years back and wanted something of him for my wife.
I dont suppose you did know him?
if you would be so kind as to drop me a line to mark.fisher@norfolk.gov.uk
Thanks
Mark
I served at RAF Mafraq 1951/2, would love to contact someone who also served to swap stories and photos.
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