Life under the radar (1956-2023)
David was in the RAF for nearly 30 years and was posted all over the UK, including a few years at RAF Neatishead, and to
David was in the RAF for nearly 30 years and was posted all over the UK, including a few years at RAF Neatishead, and to
David tells us about his working life firstly on trawlers and then on supply boats. A career that took him all over the world and
Chris gained his commercial pilot’s licence when he was 20. After eight years as a flying instructor attached to the US Air Force, he worked
Sheila began teaching in 1968, and after living in Australia worked for the government in Norwich. When she returned to teaching in 1989 much had
Alun had an eclectic working life in engineering and electronic systems, including working on document standards in Europe and for the BIS. The formative years
Lal became a secretary in Oxford and London and then went to Canada for a few years – she worked in Toronto and Vancouver. On
Elizabeth wanted to see the world and emigrated to New Zealand in 1952. She had a happy life there working in offices and running a
Ruth was employed in the British film industry from the 1960s, working on publicity and in admin. She met many stars and famous directors. After
Harry talks about how his life choices, and how being in the right place at the right time, led to a life of travel around
Ted worked for 25 years at Laurence Scott & Electromotors. After an extensive training as a mechanical and electrical engineer, he became more interested in