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aladinsaneuk


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Hello there all, and can I just say how useful I am finding this site!

Reason I am lurking around here is for some research - I am currently trying to write my first novel.

A large part of that involves a bomber pilot of a Halifax bomber in 1943. I have him stationed in South Yorkshire and have been able to come up with an appropriate base etc

BUT

I am interested to find out the training and recruitment process the average bomber pilot would have had

Would he have been conscripted or would most have been a volunteer?

I am assuming grammar school education? right or wrong?

I am assuming basic training in the UK then off to canada - but for how long?

any other pointers people can give - thanks :)

Pete


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HI Pete and welcome to the forum,

I / we, can fill you in with the details but it would probably be better to hear it from those who actually were there, ( we are very fortunate enough to have ex crew members here on this forum ) like our good friend P/O John A. Neal.

I'm sure John will advise you shortly.
Regards,

John
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K for Kitty Crew - Winthorpe, ( Stirlings ) 1661 HCU's - 630 Squadron - East Kirkby.
" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"

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aladinsaneuk


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my thanks - even if the novel is crap, i am trying to ensure that it is authentic

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A Thousand Shall Fall: The True Story of a Canadian Bomber Pilot in World

By Murray Peden

http://books.google.ca/books?id=zVbhC2_F3XEC&printsec=frontcover&dq=A+thousand+shall+fall+peden#v=onepage&q=&f=false

"I consider it not only the best and most true to life 'war' book I've read about this war, but the best about all the wars of my lifetime."
- Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Sir Arthur Harris.

Can't get any higher recommendation than that.

One of the few books I have read back to back to back.
When I read it the first time, I was more interested in the second half (0perational stories.) But appreciated the first half (on training schools) all the more during subsequent reads.


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aladinsaneuk


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noted and ordered :)

thanks

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Natalen


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Karambo


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You know, a good resume is very expensive. Maybe you should try to write it with your mind or use the writing service superior paper? It is a reliable and affordable solution that will allow you to get a quality paper and save money. After all, unemployed people are in need of money. Right?



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