[ab initio] prev. an ATA Ground Engineer from 1942; an ab initio pupil who "took to flying easily, particularly in Class 1 and 2." Postings: 1FPP, 5FPP, 8FPP, 4FPP Certificate of Commendation "for displaying exceptional airmanship. On 15 Nov 44 he landed his aircraft in a small field after hydraulic failure had filled the cockpit and sprayed him with a large quantity of hydraulic fluid possessing powerful anaesthetic properties." "A keen pilot who has settled down to doing a very good job." 2 accidents, one his fault.
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