F/O. S.E. Wills: Three log-books relating to the career of this officer who became a flying instructor with "above average" rating as pilot.

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F/O. S.E. Wills: Three log-books relating to the career of this officer who became a flying instructor with "above average" rating as pilot.

Log Book No.1:- Opened 3-10-41 at No.7 E.F.T.S. Desford; Instructor Sgt. Bennett, 1st solo 23-10-41 after 15hrs 20mins; Types flown D.H.82, Harvard II.

Log Book No.2:- Opened 1-10-42 at No.32 S.F.T.S. Moose jaw; 3-5-43 "Forced Landing" in DH82A BB859; types flown DH82, Harvard II, Magister, Master I.

Log Book No.3:- Opened 20-1-45 at R.A.F. Booker (21 E.F.T.S.). Last entry 10-11-45 DH82 DE476; total hours flown 1667-30mins.

A fascinating log of a typical R.A.F Flying Instructor, numerous entries list perhaps 100's of pupils, many of whom will have achieved fame in the world of aviation.
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