This photograph was taken at Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong in 1946.

David was posted to Hong Kong in 1945. He sent this photo home to his family in Birmingham. On the back of this photo he’s written: “’Neath the Spitfire’ L. to R. Norman Lycett, Maurice Wilkinson, Yours Truly, Les Norton”. Click on the head and shoulders of Norman to read his recollections of this time.

The war against Japan was over. David continued with his national service in the Far East. His talented singing voice was admired by his friends and colleagues. It was at this time that he made a decision that would change his life. In a letter home to his sister Mary he opens his heart and expresses his desire to become a singer. Click on David’s head and shoulders to read what he said in his letter.

This photo was taken in Hong Kong when David was stationed there in 1946. David is sixth from the left. We think this photo was taken during a radio broadcast for ZBW radio station in Hong Kong. This photo was kindly offerred to us by Clive Banks. Clive’s uncle, Richard Banks is standing third from the left in the photo. Richard and David became very good friends. Click on Richard’s head to read what Clive says about his uncle.

David is probably singing one of his popular songs from his days as a 1950s pop star.

Ann Pownall was a first generation teenager after the war. She was hooked on him from an early age.

Click on the microphone to read what she did.

During the 1950s David travelled all over the UK, singing in theatres. Morag MacCormick first met David in Glasgow, 1949. Click on David to read about it.