Philip Goodall entered the RAF in 1953 and was posted for jet training on the Meteor and Canberra. In 1954, he was posted to the Middle East to fly the Valiant where he was engaged with Egyptian activities on the Suez Canal. Goodall joined No. 90 Squadron and was a member of the only V Force crew to be awarded the Malayan General Service medal. In 1959, he was awarded the 'Queen's Commendation for Valuable Services in the Air' and became Flight Commander on No. 7 Valiant Squadron. In 1967, he commanded No. 27 Squadron with the Vulcan at Scampton with one squadron fitted with the Blue Steel on constant alert. In 1972, Goodall was posted to the Headquarters of Strike Command with responsibility for producing the RAF Nuclear War plans
