Product Description

Between 1945 and 1963, over two and a half million eighteen year olds were called up for national service. Alf Townsend was one of them, and here he tells his story - the highs and lows of life as a lowly Aircraftman Second Class in the early '50s. Before national service intervened, Alf was 'heading down the criminal road at top speed', having grown up in a north London slum, where money was short and local villains were revered. This book is a warts and all account of Alf Townsend's time in the RAF, when he was transplanted into a completely new world of misfits and officer types, rogues and entertainers, all amusingly described in the author's inimitable style.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38555 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

About the Author
Alf Townsend has been a London cabbie for forty years. His first book for Sutton Publishing, Cabbie, was published in 2003. Alf lives in Hampstead.

Customer Reviews

Reviewing Stan Marut's review of my latest book "Bad-lads".
Hi Stan, thank you so much for your super review of "Bad-Lads". No, we in the RAF weren't a bunch of 'poofs'-the mob I was with were a real bunch of hard nuts! I'm glad you enjoyed my book and I was trying to make the point that bringing back National Service could well help the fight against teenage violence and drug abuse. For sure it wouldn't be a complete cure, but it might go a long way to providing a useful remedy!! Look forward to meeting you again soon. Regards Albert 'Alf' Townsend.