My life in the RAF - chapter 1,2 and 3 (F Dunn)

My life in the RAF - chapter 1,2 and 3 (F Dunn)

Autographical account of life at the beginning of the war including service in ARP in Swindon and his reasons for volunteering for the RAF. He registered for military service in February 1941. Awaiting call-up, he had induction at St John's Wood London and did some sight-seeing in London. He describes his journey to Stratford and initial training at 9 ITW. He describes wartime journey for leave. The account continues with move to West Kirby camp and goes on to describe another period of leave. He moved to camp for under training aircrew at Heaton Park, Manchester. He moved to Liverpool to embark for voyage overseas. Goes on to describe a voyage in November 1941, where they stopped at Freetown Sierra Leone but were not allowed ashore.. He continues to describe activities on the voyage to South Africa, including sports with Army personnel on board.

Thirty-six page handwritten document

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