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Because of the very shallow water at Camber Sands, it was considered to be a certain invasion area and was heavily fortified. The Camber road from Rye was out of bounds and controlled by Military Police.

My fathers task here was to provide from post Office Stores all the necessary equipment to put all machine gun, gun, radar etc. placements in communication with one another.

This task was done with over 100 Corps of Signals Soldiers with Officers, NCO's and other ranks. Because my father had a pass to enter this area, the MP's allowed me in with him. I was only about 8 or 9.

I was able to view newly brought down German Planes, ditched english planes etc. Can you imagine this to a young boy of that age?

Because my father always carried FOOTBALLS on his lorry (obtained from Park Drive Cigarette coupons) we played the soldiers at football during breaks at lunch times. These are examples of my memories. I can also remember my father having to go to the East Coast doing similar work with the American Forces, for this he would be away for months at at time.

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