With the RAF on Malta, 1941-1944
Norman Fish was based on the Mediterranean island of Malta from 1941 to 1944. He served as a Leading Aircraftman and an electrician with the RAF.
He originally wanted to serve with the Royal Navy, but when he arrived at the recruiting station, the queue was too long, so he decided to join the Royal Air Force instead.
Before heading to Malta in 1941, Norman was trained at various RAF training camps near Lichfield including RAF Fradley. With it's three-spired cathedral, Lichfield proved to be a good navigation aid for the RAF flying trainees.
Once on the Mediterranean island of Malta, Norman recalled the constant enemy bombing, and lack of food. But there were some good memories too, including making a canoe out of a aircraft drop tank!
After the war, Norman was an active member of the RAF Association and was awarded the Africa Star and Malta George Cross Medal, along with the 1939-45 Cross, the 1939-45 War Medal and the Defence Medal for his service during World War 2.
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1. Photograph of Norman Fish, Luqa Quarry, Malta, September 1943. 2. Front cover of Norman's wartime scrapbook, Malta 1941-1944. 3. - 8. Pages/photographs from Norman's wartime scrapbook, Malta 1941-44. 9. RAF handkerchief. 10. Norman Fish's wartime medals including the Malta George Cross Medal.Person the story/items relate to
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Shared at Malvern Library, Worcestershire on 13 May 2023.Record ID
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