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I was born in 1935, so grew up in the 2nd World War. As a youngster in short trousers I was allowed to stand outside our house in Weoley Castle with my father who was on A.R.P. Duty because of the blackout. It was very dark and I can remember the words my father said to me as if it was yesterday. There was a large red glow in the distant sky. He said”Blimey, son! Coventry are having a pasting tonight. (Our house was 33 miles away from Coventry). The next day at school we were told all about the bombing of Coventry. I am now 70 years of age but can remember this as if it was yesterday.

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