From the ATC, Peter joined the RAF and completed his war service as a bomber pilot in the Far East.

He ditched in June 1945 into a Burmese rice paddy having been hit by Japanese naval flak. His war ended in an Indian hospital prior to repatriation. 

This photo shows him as adjutant at RAF Podington lounging on the station commander's car in front of the offices.

These offices remain standing, but only just !