Leslie Rogers – Gallery
Iraq 1934-1938 Germany 1946-47 England 1950s
Leslie Rogers – Record of Service
Leslie Rogers’ career in the RAF began as an Aircraft Apprentice in Manton, England, in 1927 and ended with his retirement in 1960 with the rank of Squadron Leader working for Air Ministry. During 33 years of service he was posted to several countries including Iraq, India, Germany, and Southern Rhodesia. The first entry in…
Flight Sergeant Ronald Sparks
Taken from his service record and “Air Gunner” Flying Log Book, and aided with my memories. The albums contain many more aerial photos of Iraq and Egypt taken on his flights in the Wapitis, and have included a photo of his canvas flying helmet (note flap at back to prevent sunburn of the neck and…
About Leonard Rooks BEM
I’m grateful to Leonard Rooks’ son Len who supplied this information and the photographs within this section. Born 1909 Taunton, Somerset Followed his father as wood worker and trained as a cabinet maker. Left Taunton in 1930’s presumably because of lack of work and joined RAF. Was posted to Hinaidi, Iraq and served as LAC…
