Norman Martinelli, -2005; newspaper compositor

Norman Martinelli joined the Guardian newspaper in 1961 and worked in the production department as a compositor.

Before joining the newspaper he served in the Royal Air force (RAF) overseas. Organised and managed a variety of sports in the RAF, mainly in Germany. Contributed football submissions to the Armed Forces newspaper during the Second World War. On returning he was offered role in charge of Union Jack: The newspaper for the British Fighting Forces, which he turned down as he wished to return to civilian life following five-and-a-half years in the RAF.

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