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Bill Cook - born in Hackney, London was a former Head of the Manx CID, the first Detective Inspector in the history of the Isle of Man Constabulary, a man associated with Manx cricket for almost 60 years as player and umpire, an Onchan footballer and a member of St John Ambulance for 49 years! He talks to David Callister about his memories and covers the following topics:
- WWII memories
- HMS St George and HMS Valkyrie
- Manx CID and Isle of Man Constabulary
- Enlisting underage and training
- Charge of Absent Without Leave
- Castletown Golf Links
- Corporal and Sergeant in RAF Regiment
- Teaching instructor for new recruits
- Posting to Butlin’s Holiday Camp
- VE Day [Victory in Europe Day]
- Shooting at drogues at Ronaldsway Airport
- Exhibition fights as a boxer
- Isle of Man Police Cricket Team
Interviews
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Interview with Mr Bill Cook
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