and so, I was in that
were very popular, Wing
I think I read every copy
And that gave me a starting
and the Royal Air Force, of course.
Biggles
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I read every Biggles book in the library.
Stan Holmes served as a Meteorological Air Observer in No. 251 Squadron. Stan joined the Met Office on deferred service, working on RAF Stations until starting aircrew training. After demobilisation, Stan continued in meteorology and worked alongside the RAF for his entire career.
| Role Met Air Observer | Age 20 |
We attached candles to hydrogen balloons.
Stan HolmesThe 1000 bomber raid.
Stan Holmes
The locals all knew there was a secret plane with no propellor.
Stan HolmesWe lived in luxury flats near Regents Park and ate our meals at London Zoo.
Stan Holmes
My first flight I sat on a spar and held on tight.
Stan Holmes