Peter Pilkington joined the RAF the day he turned seventeen and a half. He trained as an engine fitter, served a tour with The King's Colour Squadron and as a motor transport fitter. Eventually he made his way to become an Air Loadmaster, and was the first in that trade to receive a commission. His first active involvement was the Berlin Airlift, flying Beverleys down a narrow air corridor constantly threatened by Soviet Mig fighters. He went on to serve in some of the hot-spots of the Middle East. Before leaving the RAF, after a career of nearly thirty years, Peter was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air.
Summary
They were good days, happy days
Peter Pilkington joined the RAF the day he turned seventeen and a half. He trained as an engine fitter, served a tour with The King's Colour Squadron and as a motor transport fitter. Eventually he made his way to become an Air Loadmaster, and was the first in that trade to receive a commission. His first active involvement was the Berlin Airlift, flying Beverleys down a narrow air corridor constantly threatened by Soviet Mig fighters. He went on to serve in some of the hot-spots of the Middle East. Before leaving the RAF, after a career of nearly thirty years, Peter was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air.
