A book is in preparation about anti-aircraft command.
More than 500,000 men and ATS women served on guns and searchlights, radars and prediction, besides other duties towards the UK's air defence during the 1939-45 war.
Brief contributions from veterans with any memories of their service for possible inclusion should be sent to the author, Dr A J Cooper TD RD, 3 Lower Street, Thriplow, Royston, Herts SG8 7RJ.
-John Charman, (Member, Royal Artillery Association), West Moors, Ferndown
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