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My father was in the air force, and was still in France after Dunkirk. He eventually got out about three weeks later. He and ten other airmen and soldiers were towed on an ammunition barge by a French destroyer which cast them adrift during the day and towed them at night. It took four days to cross the channel. When he arrived at Portsmouth he sent a telegram to his wife to say he had arrived.

I remember that messages were delivered by members of the Scouts and Guides. I also remember that each road had an organised Fire Watch, where a number of houses took responsibility for the whole street between 6pm and 6am.

Although Luton was protected from bombers by a smoke screen created by burning oil, you could still hear the planes and used to learn the different engine noises. There were a number of raids, Vauxhall motor works was bombed, and a landmine landed at the airport, as well as several V1 and V2 rockets.

I was really impressed by the camaraderie people showed

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