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The Rushden Echo and Argus, 17th November, 1944
P.O. Donald Loakes
Fleet Airman
Rushden Man Wins Wings In Canada
  PO Donald Loakes
P.O. Donald Loakes, Fleet Air Arm, has cabled from Canada to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Loakes, of “Shirlyn,” Shirley-road, Rushden, to say that he has gained his wings.

Aged 18½ years, P.O. Loakes is a telegraphist – air gunner.  He has been in the service for 12 months and went to Canada in February.  Formerly he was employed by Messrs. A. Sargent and Sons. 

He was educated at the Intermediate School, played junior football and attended St. Peter’s Church Sunday School.


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