Good memories of Alan growing up. He was a proud head boy at school and had his writing printed in the Cheshire Life Magazine. When he was 17 -18 he decided to join the R. A. F. He trained on the Wirral and we went to his passing out parade at Hoylake. I remember him cleaning his boots with polish and water to get a good shine. Another great experience was going with him to LE-MANS 24 hrs staying with a French family while we were there.