posted on 2024-06-05, 19:25authored byTheir Finest Hour Project Team
Father was an RAF pilot, flying Halifax bombers with 158 Squadron. He lost many friends who were still in their twenties. His name was Arthur George Salter, known as Pop Salter and he was the Squadron Leader.
Pop Salter was twenty years old when he took charge of a new aircraft - Handley Page Halifax Mark III bomber that unusually took on the title of Friday the 13th. See Item No. 22 for a press article on the aircraft. His luck never ran out.
History
Item list and details
1. A Poem "Reflection of a Bombing Raid" - a cutting found in Pop Salter's belongings.
2. Copy of condolence letter from "Snowy" (rear gunner) ex-flying officer G. Jenkins, 158 Squadron.
3. Out of focus photo of ID tags belonging to Pop Salter.
Person the story/items relate to
Arthur George Salter
Person who shared the story/items
Patricia Jane Croke
Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor
He was their father.
Type of submission
Shared at Oundle School, Northamptonshire on 15 March 2023.