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Johnson was rejected from the RAF initially due to what?

  • Age

  • Medical grounds

  • Lack of experience

  • Poor eyesight

Answer

Due to medical reasons, Johnson's initial application to join the Royal Air Force was declined. Despite his aspiration to become a pilot, a medical examination revealed that he had poor eyesight, rendering him unfit for active flying duties. Consequently, his dreams of soaring through the skies as an RAF pilot were temporarily thwarted.
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