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I have to wear Personal Protection Equipment for my day job, but fortunately, nothing as uncomfortable as a Helmet and BA equipment. ( stab jacket and handcuffs:)) I guess BA was a bit rare in 1965.Probably ex military issue naval stuff:) I would have been 4 years old then. I recall the yellow...

Radiorails, Thanks for the information on helmets, most interesting. I must say that memory is for the most part unreliable...especially mine in advancing years:). So its possible it may have been khaki with Red bands. Im assuming he wouldnt be reserved occupation and in the NFS? although I...

Fozdyke, Thanks for the reply and the update on availability of information. I will also have a look at the other thread mentioned by Chris M. Indeed, some coincidence:). Truly selfless acts of heroism by blokes who if they survived would no doubt say they were just doing their job. I work for...

My Grandfather William Edward Taylor was a reserved occupation worker during WW2. He was ( when i knew him as a child) shift Chief Engineer at Nechells power station. Presume he would have been working at Nechells A back then, but later worked at Nechells B after the war. He did 45 Years with...