Bates, Philip
Title
Bates, Philip
Philip Bates
P Bates
Description
One oral history interview with Philip Bates (1307447 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as a flight engineer with 149 Squadron until his aircraft was shot down and he became a prisoner of war.
Date
2015-10-09
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
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Identifier
Bates, P
Collection Items
Interview with Philip Bates
Philip volunteered for the Royal Air Force in May 1940. After a short time in Blackpool, he was posted to RAF Cosford where he volunteered for training as a flight mechanic and then fitter. At 86 Squadron, Coastal Command, flying Beauford torpedo…
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