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- Douglas Wardle
- Location of story:听
- Europe, North Germany, Shetlands
- Article ID:听
- A4909089
- Contributed on:听
- 10 August 2005
Douglas volunteered for ground duties with the RAF in 1941 and served initially as a Wireless Operator in Group 3 of Bomber Command before re-mustering to General Duties. Prior to joining the 2nd Tactical Air Force in the drive through occupied Europe and north Germany, he was attached to 210 Squadron who were flying Catalina anti-submarine patrols from the Shetlands. He left with enduring friendships and a love of the islands and with Eileen, his wife later to be, made post-war holiday visits to experience Auld Acquaintance at first hand. Douglas still sets store by his service years. 鈥淭he lives of our generation were changed for the better,鈥 he says. 鈥淲e learned to live with each other and, when we came home, we could settle down with a broader outlook on life.'
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