The story of Melvin ‘Dinghy’ Young
by
Arthur Thorning
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2008
On September 25, 1939 Melvin Young reported to No. 1 Initial Training Unit. He was selected as a bomber pilot and promoted to Flying Officer. Having undertaken a Lancaster conversion course Melvin and his new crew were posted to 57 Squadron at Scampton – soon to become 617 Squadron. On 15 May the...