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In this episode, we hear the story of Roger Stevens, whose life began in Cornwall and was shaped by a family tradition of military service stretching back to the First World War. In the 1950s, he continued that legacy when he joined the Royal Air Force as a fireman during his National Service, serving in Northern Ireland before The Troubles and later in the Indian Ocean, England and Germany. While posted to RAF Gütersloh, Roger played a key role in saving the life of a German Starfighter pilot after an emergency landing; a moment that reflects his professionalism, composure and courage.
Roger also reflects on how the discipline and emergency-response skills he developed in the RAF helped him build a successful civilian career, becoming one of the country’s early paramedics. From his childhood memories to the experiences that shaped his working life, Roger offers thoughtful, deeply personal insight into a life defined by duty, compassion, and resilience.
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