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The Tripe Mutiny
The Winnipeg Grenadiers arrive in Vancouver to board their ship. Mr. Atkinson describes the first meal, tripe, served aboard HMAS Awatea, and the resulting mutiny. Facing the threat of a charge of desertion, most of the 'mutineers' return to the ship.
Guarding Internees
Mr. Atkinson describes doing guard duty at an internment camp for German and Italian detainees while posted to Jamaica. .
It’s Okay Son, You’re Home!
Mr. Robertson recalls having nightmares upon his return home.
To Ease My Boredom
While in hiding, Mr. Robertson tells how he was given clocks to repair, which helped to ease his boredom!
Taken in by Pierre
Mr. Robertson shares a story of a family’s willingness to accept him in their home while “on the run”.
Sleeping in a Hole in the Ground
Mr. Robertson describes the structure created by the crew underground.
A Farmer’s Kindness
Once on the ground, Mr. Robertson relates his experiences of assistance and interrogation!
The Falling Sensation
While parachuting from his damaged aircraft, Mr. Robertson describes the feeling and thoughts he encounters before landing
Being Shot Down!
In flight towards Hasselt, Belgium, Mr. Robertson describes getting shot down and the jump orders.
Forming the Crew
Mr. Robertson describes how his squadron was formed.
Rations in Japan
Mr. McAuley talks about the food they had at the prison camp.
Escape Rules
Mr. McAuley discusses the Japanese-imposed consequences of escaping.
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