When Don Bennett formed the Pathfinder squadrons in 1942, the majority of the chosen pilots were highly experienced aircrew. Some, however, were exceptions and found themselves flying with this elite band with no previous combat experience. 'Bertie' Boulter was one such pilot. The son of British emigrants, when his father died the family returned to their native home in Norwich. In 1942 'Bertie' was accepted for pilot training with the RAF and found...
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