Recorded interview with Aircraftsman 2nd Class Monty Zeid, 5 April 2017

Recorded interview with Monty Zeid, who completed RAF national service as a tailor. He describes his work and wider experience of RAF service, including his involvement in the Berlin Airlift.

Monty Zeid remembers the Second World War bombing of London, national service call-up and basic training at RAF West Kirby. He explains how it was unusual to become a tailor as a national service trade and that he learnt in civilian life, with no specific training from the RAF. He describes his work, including detail on his involvement in the Berlin Airlift, and reflects on the value of national service.