Television, film and military career Anderson began his career in photography, earning a traineeship with the British Colonial Film Unit after the war. He developed an interest in film editing and moved on to Gainsborough Pictures, where he gained further experience. In 1947, he was conscripted for national service with the RAF, and was based at RAF Manston, an airfield near Margate. He served part of his time in air-traffic control.
Television, film and military career Anderson began his career in phot,ography, earning a traineeship with the British Colonial Film Unit after the war. He developed an interest in film editing and moved on to Gainsborough Pictures, where he gained further experience. In 1947, he was conscripted for national service with the RAF, and was based at RAF Manston an airfield near Margate. He served part of his time in air-traffic control.