Boocock, Robert

Title

Boocock, Robert
R Boocock

Description

An oral history interview with Bob Boocock. He trained as a wireless operator and was posted to the Far East with 242 Squadron. He became a prisoner of war at Changi and in Japan.
The collection was catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff.

Date

2017-04-06

Publisher

IBCC Digital Archive

Rights

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Identifier

Boocock, R

Collection Items

As a young boy, Robert Boocock had a part-time job delivering ladies’ hats. He was conscripted into the Air Force and, initially, trained to become a wireless operator. After completing his training, he was posted to 242 Squadron on Hurricanes and…
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