Yep, but he wouldn't go much for that.

It's a bit bizarre really, the war gave him an opportunity. He came pretty close to death at least twice, survived the war and stayed in the RAF for the next 25 years. If it hadn't been for the war he'd probably never got anywhere near being a pilot.

Posted By: Beaver Las Vegas on February 27th 2013 at 21:29:26

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Bomber Command and Atlantic Convoy veterens finally getting a medal (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Feb 27, 18:52:51
- Agreed muchly (General Chat) - yellowman, Feb 27, 21:20:50
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    - Yep, but he wouldn't go much for that. (General Chat) - Beaver Las Vegas, Feb 27, 21:29:26
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