My name is Frank Reeve, I was born on 13.10.1920. I was a VR (voluteer reserve) in the Royal Air Force in the last war and served on both Ground Staff and Air-crew on 5Group of Bomber Command. I was inducted at Cardington on 16.4.1940; then to Morecambe for basic training; after which I served at many units, all of which I have listed for the pleasure of interested friends. Each and every one has its own, and sometimes unbeilveable story to tell.
Late 1940s posted to -R.A.F; FILTON. Home of the Bristol Air-craft factory.
Early 1941 posted to -R.A.F; HAVERIGG. One of the earliest Navigator Schools.
Winter 1941-42 posted to-R.A.F;HUCKNALL. This was
a training unit for Polish fighter Pilots.
Aug 1942.Posted to St ATHANS. Training for Air-crew.
9.12.42.Posted to R.A.F; WIGSLEY 1654 Coversion Unit.
31.12.42.Posted to R.A.F; SYERSTON 106 Squadron"B" Flight.
23/3/43.Posted to R.A.F; ELVINGTON (York) and
Satellite
Dec/44. Posted to A.I.D; School BRISTOL.
Mar/45. Posted to R.A.F;camp WINTHORPE
13.2.46.To Dispersal Centre for release and 56 days leave.
All the above dates and places are as true as my memory can recall. With my stories near completion I would like to retain my "Call Sign" of "Grateful" which is what I truly am for the chance to tell the true story to todays young folk. How many of which will believe that 63 yrs ago all that we had was a brush-stale with a 8inch nail in and a bag of air-gun pellets to guard against being invaded.????
Sgt Flight Engineer, Ex Guy Gibson's 106 Squadron, with which I flew on the First and Second raids by Lancaster Bombers on BERLIN in 24hrs,on the 16th and 17th of January 1943. Read my "true stories" for more details. Thank you for spending your time to read. Best wishes, Frank 666
 | 15 October 2014 |
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