Page 13 - Edward 'Ted' Cachart

Allan was liberated by the Russians in 1945, but was held at Stalag IVB until transferred to the
American forces and eventually repatriated. He signed up for post-war service and completed
conversion training at RAF St Athan on the Avro York. He was promoted to Warrant Officer and
remained as a Flight Engineer. He joined No. 51 Squadron Transport Command at RAF
Waterbeach. He mainly flew missions to Singapore, via Malta, India and Ceylon. The aircraft
carried passengers and freight.

In 1948 he took part in the Berlin Airlift, where he flew 348 return "lifts" from Wunstorf to Berlin and
back. In 1950 he attended the Berlin Airlift Parade in London.

In 1951 he left the RAF and joined the Ford Motor Company and retired in 1983.

In 1986 the "Flywheel" book was launched with all proceeds going to the Red Cross. "Flywheel"
was a motor club and magazine that was produced in Stalag IVB and Allan was the
circulation manager.

He was a member of the Berlin Airlift Association that was formed in 1996. In 1999 he was a guest
of the German Government and attended the Berlin Airlift Commemoration at the Olympic Stadium
in Berlin. The stadium was built for the 1936 Olympic Games at the request of Hitler."

Allan Vidow (centre) at an early 49 Squadron reunion.