207 Squadron Royal Air Force Association
Peter Loakes, Rear Gunner in the Solly crew

Peter Loakes, taken before joining the Solly crew

Peter's Caterpillar Club membership card

A Caterpillar Club badge (temporary image): the badge has red eyes, as befits someone whose aircraft was on fire. Holding it so that we can see the back of his badge, Peter's name is engraved, vouching for its authenticity.

A Dinner hosted by Sir Lindsay Everard Bt. MP, of the Everard's Brewery family, held at the Aero Club, Charles Street, Leicester for returning Leicestershire RAF POWs. The host gave each former POW life membership of the Royal Air Forces' Association and of the British Legion. Peter is 5th from the left on the front row. Image via John Collier. If you can name others in this photo please contact the Editor.

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