12 Days of Radar – Day Three

While those who served at RAF Bawdsey certainly worked hard, plenty of time was found for recreation too! While many remember travelling across on the Ferry to Felixstowe to visit the cinema, many activities were put on for service personnel at the Station. Bill Walker, who was camped at RAF Bawdsey in 1943, told of a sports day that was put on, featuring a ‘‘marathon’ of umpteen circuits of the field in front of’ the manor. The greatest applause, Bill remembers, went not to the winners, but to Corporal Jack Pike, who, although finishing last, showed great determination and will to complete the event. More of Bill’s memories can be found here: https://www.bawdseyradar.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bill-walker-factsheet.pdf