Alec describes cooking on the move.

Calvados drinking in France

British troops host a party for hungry locals in France

Celebrating victory in Holland

Ted describes the role of the OPS wagon

A visit from the NAAFI

Ted describes a photo of a meal and eating bully beef

There were opportunities for rest and relaxation during the War, and as well letter writing to family at home and chatting with fellow servicemen, the interviewees also managed to enjoy themselves in often difficult circumstances.

The crew room in Malta taken by Ted Brister

A letter from Peter Davies to his mother

Photograph of a tent where the pilot’s mess was held

Photograph of the OPS van, a canvas topped truck