After initial training with 1 School of Army Co-operation at Old Sarum, he was sent to 6 OTU for re-training on fighters in July 1940.
Setelah pelatihan awal di sekolah Angkatan Darat di Old Sarum, dia dikirim ke 6th OTU untuk pelatihan ulang sebagai penerbang tempur pada bulan Juli 1940.