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OverviewMichael Hafferty's memoirs of his National Service days in the RAF will strike a chord with any ex-serviceman (or woman!). He describes his RAF career from Square Bashing - Trade Training - Posting to Singapore and final de-mob in a light-hearted, at times laugh-out-loud style, which makes for easy reading. The characters he meets along his way will be recognised by anyone who served in the forces and evoke memories of the mid-50's and events now passed into history. His tales of hard-up conscripts, sent out to Singapore to serve their country make interesting reading for those curious as to what their fathers - or even grandfathers - got up to in their youth! The descriptions of working with the Sunderland Flying Boats at RAF Seletar, both now sadly extinct, will prove fascinating to aircraft buffs and landlubbers alike. As a reminder of days gone by to fellow sufferers, or as an insight to those born too late to experience the joys of National Service, it makes for a most enjoyable read. About the Author Michael was one of the last of many thousands of conscripts to go through the mill of National Service. Following his de-mob he joined the Police Force in which he served for 30 years. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael HaffertyPublisher: Checkpoint Press Imprint: Checkpoint Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.145kg ISBN: 9781906628307ISBN 10: 1906628300 Pages: 90 Publication Date: 07 March 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |