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Pilots and aircrew proved to be a rare breed of heroes. Bill’s own squadron was wiped out numerically—twice! The average age of fatalities was twenty-two. He knew he’d only the slimmest chance of survival.

When he neared retirement he told me, ‘live long and prosper. I’m proud to have come from Notting Hill. It ruined my life, but I’m proud. Prediction is difficult, especially about the future, but had I known then, what I know now, I would never have taken part in World War Two.’

John Hickman 2011