It left a massive hole in the mainplane, the metal skin bent up into the airstream. The pair managed to limp back, where Guye made a challenging, but successful landing.
Harold did not escape danger. On his first operation Harold was apprehensive. He had been allocated a Spitfire, usually flown by the Station Commander Harry Broadhurst.
Because of his status he used his initials - HB – on his aircraft. It did not escape Harold’s attention that these were his initials also. After a lengthy fight, he turned for home. Crossing the French coast, the needle kept banging on empty.
The Recorder launched #ThereWithYou to highlight the work being done by volunteers and to help people access any support they needed. We also highlighted those shops accused of hiking up prices as panic-buying meant many people could not buy essentials like soap, rice, pasta and toilet rolls.
April: Marc Rogers, head of D&T at Bancroft s School, making PPE for NHS workers.
- Credit: Bancroft s School
April
In just one week 1,300 people signed up for a council-led volunteer service to provide support during lockdown. Redbridge Joins Together was set up to connect people who needed support during isolation with volunteers keen to help. Council leader Jas Athwal said: “The vast number of local people who’ve signed up to the group and the offers of help and support really is a testament to the goodwill and kindness of the people of Redbridge.” Meanwhile, with children at home, schools around the borough used their 3D printers to make much-needed PPE for hospital staff.�