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Stay Out of Those Clouds

Stay Out of Those Clouds

Mr. Campbell talks about flying through the monsoons, trying not to be torn to pieces, and coming upon an amazing discovery.

A Spry Crew

A Spry Crew

Mr. Campbell talks about his first training and operational missions and a time he gave the squadron a good laugh.

Anti-aircraft Fire

Anti-aircraft Fire

Mr. Power talks about a dangerous bombing mission in Bangkok.

Pilot Training

Pilot Training

Mr. Power talks about learning to fly multi-engine aircrafts and being selected to go to Boundary Bay, where he joined a crew that he would fly with throughout the war.

The Drunken Tail Gunner

The Drunken Tail Gunner

Mr. Thomarat talks about a gunner on his crew that caused problems for the rest of the men.

Keeping the Japanese From the Germans

Keeping the Japanese From the Germans

Mr. Power talks about the effect of the Burma campaign.

Attacked by an American

Attacked by an American

Mr. Power talks about an American Thunderbolt that flew through camp and opened fire.

Counter Bombs

Counter Bombs

Mr. Power talks about bombing a harbor and watching a friend=s plane disintegrate.

Close Call Over Bangkok

Close Call Over Bangkok

Mr. Power talks about a dangerous time flying over a mountain range in Bangkok. He also discusses a lost camaraderie named Phil McMaster.

The British 14th Army

The British 14th Army

Mr. Thomarat talks about the impact that the British 14th Army had on the outcome of the Second World War and the lack of recognition that the Burma Campaign has received.

Finding The Drop Zone

Finding The Drop Zone

Mr. Thomarat recalls the difficulty and stress involved in finding the drop zone and carrying the burden of that stress after the war.

Unloading Soldiers

Unloading Soldiers

Mr. Thomarat talks about dropping soldiers out of planes behind enemy lines in the middle of the night.

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