When war broke out, Jean was working in the Ministry of Aircraft Production. She joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force in 1942 and did two months’ training at Innsworth camp. Jean was posted to 27 Operational Training Unit at RAF Lichfield, as…
Death toll expected to exceed 160 including servicemen, civilians and Italians. Mention damage to local village and countryside. Two explosions reported. Blast wrecked a reservoir and two farms.