Ben Bennions DFC

Ben Bennion enlisted in the pre-war RAF, serving first as an ''erk'' (ground crew) before being selected for pilot training. His first posting led to service in the Middle-East and Bennion''s passport and other travel documents had to be rushed through. A clerical error led to his name being recorded as ''Bennions''.Ben served in 41 Squadron and following their overseas tour he returned to the UK ...