Brian Carlin

--BOY ENTRANT--

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“You're in the Air Force now!” Screamed the corporal drill instructor, and with those words a boyish adventure suddenly turned into reality. There was no turning back after accepting the Queen's shilling - even if you were only 15 years old.

The author takes us on the absorbing true story of his first major step on the journey of life that would mould him and his fellow Boy Entrants to become the “backbone” of the 1950s Royal Air Force.

READ WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE SAYING:

”What a good read! All the emotions of a 15 yr old boy were there page after page, so many of his experiences mirrored my own exactly and although very serious then, gave me a good laugh 45 odd years later.” Graham “Siggsy” Siggs, Former Boy Entrant, 44th Entry, St. Athan

”Just over half way through your book…….Magnificent memories being refreshed. A truly superb effort. Congratulations on a great piece of writing - I'm sure you will bring a tear to many an eye before we finish reading it. Saints was no different from Cosford except we had the Fulton Block for "Wings", ITS was in the huts. Well done.” Alan Mackay, Former Boy Entrant, 26th Entry, Cosford

”I'm enjoying my trip in memory lane...Thanks for opening it up again for me….” Stanley Carpenter, Former Boy Entrant, 29th Entry, St. Athan

”I have just finished your book, I enjoyed it very much, it took me right back.” Jim Fowler, Former Boy Entrant, 23rd Entry, Cosford

If you trained as a Boy Entrant in the RAF (or in any of the other British Armed Forces) you may find that "Boy Entrant" will bring back many memories of your service. And even if you didn't undergo this valuable training, you may still be interested in what it was like to enter into military service at the age of 15.