A talented sportsman who struggled with academic work, young Peter Weaver was a rogue, skirting the law. When World War II broke out he was determined to play his part in full. Volunteering for the Stay Behinds, he was recruited into the SAS, parachuting into France, and later fighting in Germany.

A talented sportsman who struggled with academic work, young Peter Weaver was a rogue, skirting the law. When World War II broke out he was determined to play his part in full. Volunteering for the Stay Behinds, he was recruited into the SAS, parachuting into France, and later fighting in Germany.