40 Years as the Crow Flies
40 years ago today I was a young man aged 17 years and 36 days.Just a month earlier, straight from school, I had joined the Royal Air Force as an apprentice photographer, a member of 307 Entry at RAF Cosford.
The first weeks were spent learning to march, salute, carry a rifle and keep out of trouble. Not to mention cleaning everything in sight.
But we also, my group, began photo training.
At first we stayed in the School of Photography, learning some theory, darkroom procedures and studio techniques, but finally, on 10th October 1966, we ventured outside, and with a Corporal in charge of us, roamed the camp and surrounding area in search of photos.
We photographed buildings, cars, cyclists, a train, a plane, and each other.
This picture was taken by my classmate Steve McAdam.
It was 40 years ago today - when you say it fast it's not too far at all, as the crow flies.
But we also, my group, began photo training.
At first we stayed in the School of Photography, learning some theory, darkroom procedures and studio techniques, but finally, on 10th October 1966, we ventured outside, and with a Corporal in charge of us, roamed the camp and surrounding area in search of photos.
We photographed buildings, cars, cyclists, a train, a plane, and each other.
This picture was taken by my classmate Steve McAdam.
It was 40 years ago today - when you say it fast it's not too far at all, as the crow flies.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006
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