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Arthur’s Tale – Part XI

I was promoted to the rank of Corporal and put in charge of propello

Arthur’s Tale – Part X

When on guard duty at night we also had to wear long sleeved jackets

Arthur’s Tale – Part IX

We eventually disembarked in Calcutta and spent a very sticky sweaty

Arthur’s Tale – Part VIII

We were taken to Worli Camp a huge air force camp entirely under can

Arthur’s Tale – Part VII

Every day each of the troopships lowered paravanes over the side.

Arthur’s Tale – Part VI

They had a crossing the line ceremony but only the officers took par

Arthur’s Tale – Part V

The seasickness phase lasted for seven days, during which time some

Arthur’s Tale – Part IV

While this was going on we were being told our duties. Two men wer

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Arthur’s Tale – Part III

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Arthur’s Tale – Part II

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Arthur’s Tale – Part I

I was called in for Military service in 1942.