Stars in June 1940 based on letters written to his mother. Tells of life in Rhodesia before being called up and travelling to England, Discusses war as well as work and social life and initial training in Rhodesia. Goes on to describe a little of…
Bill as an aircrew trainee, has a webbing belt and carries a gas mask haversack. Standing on a path with an area of grass and some three storey buildings in the background.
Identification kindly provided by Martyn Miller of the Unidentified…
A group of 15 airmen arranged in three rows. They are all wearing Sidcot suits, boots, gloves and carrying flying helmets. On the reverse 'J. Oates Front 2nd Left'.