RAF No 2 squadron "B" flight, 6.I.T.W. December 1942

[cowleasow]

Brewins Girl,

Thank you for the information.

Yes, the background of the photo with my father does match the Old Town Hall. However, there is a (rather famous) college in Aberystwyth which features in this photo from 1942 (as I said, not sure the connection, I can't see my father in it).

My father enlisted in the RAF Volunteer Reserve in 1942 and was discharged ("Service no longer required") in August 1943. He joined the Royal Navy the next month.

Regards,

Dave

[q98]

"Services No Longer Required" (SNLR).
See here:
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=295292.0

[Brewins girl]

That surprises me that your dad was discharged especially ally after the training Dave - my dad was in a reserved occupation (pharmacist) but after the Battle of Britain there was a need for more aircraft (to replace those that were shot down) and crew so he volunteered. I hope the Navy proved to be a positive experience for your dad despite the risks and harsh conditions

Ann

[BrisbaneBlue]

It looks like some of the photos for 6 ITW were taken in front of the town hall and some were taken in front of the main entrance of the old college of Aberystwyth University.
For my grandfather's No4 Squadron B Flight 6 ITW photo also from December 1942 we positively id'd the background as Old College, Aberysthwyth University. Hope this helps clarify the references to 'college'. Couldn't share photo as file size too big.

[Skoyen89]

I have a photo of 6 ITW in Aberystwyth - D Flight, 1 Squadron - Intake 33 but no date.  That was taken in front of the Qiueen's Hotel which is on the front but towards the northern end....North Shore.  The ornate railings in the photo remain today - I lived near Aberystwyth until recently so hunted them down!  The photo was taken by Pickford and Sons, a local Aberystwyth photographer.