FROM CADET TO FLYING INSTRUCTOR - Robert Sidney Salmon of 146 City Way, Rochester, was a clerk employed by Messrs. Short Brothers Ltd., aircraft construction, before he joined the He became an cadet in (City of Rochester) ATC Squadron in February 1941, gained his Proficiency Certificate Part I and attained the rank of Flight Sergeant. He joined the in July 1942 and at Salisbury, Rhodesia, was awarded the silver cup for the best allround cadet at the Commanding Officer's passing out parade. Born 25th March 1924 Salmon was educated at Sir Joseph Willia


FROM CADET TO FLYING INSTRUCTOR - Robert Sidney Salmon of 146 City Way, Rochester, was a clerk employed by Messrs. Short Brothers Ltd., aircraft construction, before he joined the He became an cadet in (City of Rochester) ATC Squadron in February 1941, gained his Proficiency Certificate Part I and attained the rank of Flight Sergeant. He joined the in July 1942 and at Salisbury, Rhodesia, was awarded the silver cup for the best allround cadet at the Commanding Officer's passing out parade. Born 25th March 1924 Salmon was educated at Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Rochester, where he obtained his House colours. He has always been interested in flying, and is an enthusiastic constructor of model aircraft. Now at 19 years of age, he is taking a flying instructor's course. Picture (issued 1943) shows - Robert Sidney Salmon of 146 City Way, Rochester, as an cadet. Photographic negative , Royal Air Force


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