Stories from across the globe
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I just wanted to tell my wife and son not to worry
Stuart Robinson -
I realised to my horror that I was about to be called up
Bill Burberry -
Time in the RAF
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That's why they do it.
Sara Waymont -
My father was very uneasy about being made a hero
Minnie Driver -
He was very proud to get his wings
Jackie Eckles -
Alec Guinness wanted us to be extras but our CO didn't want it
Kenny Napier -
I've learnt to use my leadership skills.
Daniel Pearce -
The RAF gave me a new cultural identity.
Peter Ramrayka -
I could hear bombs and gunfire. It was time to get up.
Ian Brownlee -
I know a lot of people who have tried to get out of work because they were hung-over
Grace Chew -
Mother was horrified, but Father overruled her.
Shobha Earl