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The special twice-weekly radio magazine for men and girls in Anti-Aircraft and Balloon Barrage units
Today a Midland Ack-Ack Division takes over and presents
'On target'
An intimate revue
Written and produced by F.G. Hooper and Richard Newcombe, in conjunction with the editors
'Swinging on parade'
The Swing Band of a Searchlight Regiment (Leader, Lance-Bombardier Bert Solomon: solo piano, Gunner Willie Solomon )
'The old troop isn't what it was'
Bombardier E. Chitty at the piano
'Late pass'
A romantic sketch
'Twenty-four hours' leave' and 'Sing, birdie, sing'
A crazy corner
'Regimental Bandstand'
The band of a Midland Searchlight Regiment (Bandmaster, Mr. W.R. Turner: baritone soloist, Gunner C.H. Smith )
'Divisional news room'
'Buck Ryan joins Ack-Ack' by John P. Monk
'Guest star'
The favourite choice of the Division selected by ballot
'Swinging off Parade'
The Searchlights Swing Band conclude the programme
Editors, Bill MacLurg and Howard Thomas

Contributors

Produced By:
F. G. Hooper
Produced By:
Richard Newcombe
Leader:
Lance-Bombardier Bert Solomon
Unknown:
Wiilie Solomon
Unknown:
Bombardier E. Chitty
Baritone:
Mr. W. R. Turner
Unknown:
H. Smith
Unknown:
Buck Ryan
Unknown:
John P. Monk
Editors:
Bill MacLurg
Editors:
Howard Thomas

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