After leaving school, Foster trained as a plastics organic chemist at the local EMI Central Research Laboratories, while unsuccessfully submitting ideas to advertising agencies. Having been "called to the Colours" under the National Service Act 1948, Foster served with the Royal Air Force.11 February 2002 Death Notice for Barry Foster, 'Family Announcements' online archive database. https://www.family-announcements.co.uk/localworld/view/2264588/barr-foster
