Patricia, who is better known as Budgie had what can only be described as the dream start to her military career. A talented county gymnast who knew she wanted to do sport for the rest of her life, she could not have imagined that so soon after going to the Women’s Royal Army Corps, she’d be whisked off to America for an appearance at Madison Square garden. It was the beginning of a fascinating career.

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