Introduction by Warren Mitchell

I visited with Giles a couple of times, we were both sailors and yarned sea stories till all around sloped off to bed.

Then some years ago I was honoured to unveil the statue to Giles in Ipswich. A wonderful bronze with Vera, Gran, the kids and even the poor old family dog. Do have a look if you're in the area.

Now leafing through this magnificent book, I'm back in those heady post war days, a hilarious history of the times.

I hope you all enjoy it as much as me.