Arthur Barnard joined Rolls-Royce, Ltd., in 1952. Served in R.A.F. from 1942 and transferred to F.A.A. in 1944, training on Corsairs. Served in Far East until 1946 and later joined 800 Sqn. on four-year extended commission. Recalled for 18 months during Korean war and qualified then as B.I instructor, C.F.S.