Arthur Walker: 100 Years of Quiet Bravery - from Air Gunner to Headmaster

June 19, 2025 00:57:05
Arthur Walker: 100 Years of Quiet Bravery - from Air Gunner to Headmaster
Veterans Voices UK
Arthur Walker: 100 Years of Quiet Bravery - from Air Gunner to Headmaster

Jun 19 2025 | 00:57:05

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Hosted By

Matt Limb

Show Notes

At 100 years old, Arthur Walker looks back on a century shaped by war, resilience and quiet service. In this moving episode of Veterans Voices UK, Arthur shares his remarkable journey, from witnessing the London Blitz and his childhood evacuation. To earning a place in the RAF and serving in the Caribbean with Coastal Command. His reflections reveal not only a life shaped by conflict, but one defined by determination, kindness and purpose.

After the war, Arthur trained as a teacher, eventually becoming a headmaster. Even in retirement, he continued helping others, this time supporting stroke survivors through his charity work. His story is a powerful reminder that service comes in many forms. Listen now to hear from a centenarian veteran whose life is a testament to compassion, courage and community.

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