Extraordinary

PETER P grew up in Mansfield, Notts, and a aged 18, he followed his father into in the RAF.

He H was a loadmaster, responsible for fo the loading and transport of cargoes ca on the Comet 2 jet.

In his 37 years of service, he flew all over the world, visiting 47 countries. He was crew on flights with the Royal Family, including the Queen. His favourite Royal was Princess Alexandra because she was so natural and friendly.

We met by chance in 1963. My sister and her husband, who was also in the RAF, were living in Singapore and became acquainted with Peter. They asked him to deliver a package to me on his return to Britain. He agreed and visited me in Bath, where I was working for the city council. We liked each other right away and a year later we married. Peter was based at RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire, so we set up home in nearby Calne, where our children