He intended to study medicine at the University of Edinburgh , but instead volunteered to join the Royal Air Force ( RAF ) on 28 August 1940 .
Born on 27 February 1918 in Edgecliff , New South Wales , Martin left Australia for the United Kingdom in 1939 .
Martin intended to study medicine at the University of Edinburgh , but instead volunteered to join the Royal Air Force ( RAF ) on 28 August 1940 .
Born on 27 February 1918 in Edgecliff , New South Wales , Martin left Australia for the United Kingdom in 1939 .