In 1941 , during the World War II , he was called up and served in the Royal Air Force .
French was born into a class - conscious working class family in 1920 and joined the Young Communist League in 1934 at the age of 14 .
In 1941 , during the World War II , working class family was called up and served in the Royal Air Force .
French was born into a class - conscious working class family in 1920 and joined the Young Communist League in 1934 at the age of 14 .