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Leslie Turner worked as a pattern maker at Longbridge before he volunteered for the Air Force. He trained as an observer in South Africa and flew 33 operations as a bomb aimer with 10 Squadron.

Recalls his being shot down, being taken as a prisoner of war, and conditions at a prisoner of war camp.

Norman discusses photographs and names of personnel on them. He also mentions plans for book he is writing, 99 Squadron Association and how various memorabilia, including a logbook was obtained.

Norman describes refuelling operations and the layout of aircraft. He mentions the state of aircraft and casualties after return from operation. He also describes an accident of a crashed aircraft near an airfield, the rescue of crew and the presence…