I just wanted to tell my wife and son not to worry

I realised to my horror that I was about to be called up

That's why they do it.

My father was very uneasy about being made a hero

Alec Guinness wanted us to be extras but our CO didn't want it

I've learnt to use my leadership skills.

The RAF gave me a new cultural identity.

I could hear bombs and gunfire. It was time to get up.

I know a lot of people who have tried to get out of work because they were hung-over

Mother was horrified, but Father overruled her.

Do they know who I am? I'm just a kid from Woolwich

I still spend all of my working hours supporting the military.