Aged 18 years, Arthur was in love with Ann. But National Service intervened, compelling him to serve a minimum of eighteen months in the RAF from March 1949.

The daily letters that flowed between them has enabled the author to capture his endeavours to overcome the pains of separation while dealing with the discipline of service life.

This thrilling true story unfolds with extracts from those letters, depicting the alternating sadness and dreams of their future.

Could he serve the King, and retain Ann's love for him?