In October 1943 Jack changed from Liberators to Beaufighters having
been selected for Torbeau training in Scotland. He joined a Strike
Wing at North Coates attacking North Sea convoys off the coast of
Holland. Later Jack and his Beaufighter were sent to the Far East
where he was deployed to fly out of Assam over Burma supporting the
‘Forgotten’ Army. Midway through the ‘tour’ they converted
to Mosquitoes; a change he was not particularly happy about. After
a short ‘rest’ converting pilots to Mosquitoes he felt lucky to
be put in charge of a small Unit flying Service Personnel to
various venues in Southern India. Jack’s enthusiasm for flying is
maintained and his lucky escapes documented. His fascination with
the cultural and social experiences gained in India leaves its mark
as he comments on the privileges he experiences – now as a
Commissioned Officer - compared to the non- commissioned, and of
the wealth chasm between the Indian Princes and the poor of India.
This is not just about flying but how he and his comrades lived
through those unique and special times.
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