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Flying in bad weather  - Part 1 of 2

Flying in bad weather - Part 1 of 2

Mr. Romanow reads a piece he wrote concerning a crew lost to weather, and a similar experience he had.

Shot on a Bombing Run

Shot on a Bombing Run

Mr. Sproule recalls being hit during a bombing run in Burma.

Mistaken Identity

Mistaken Identity

Mr. Sproule recalls a near dangerous case of mistaken identity in the jungle of Burma.

Camouflaging Sound from the Air

Camouflaging Sound from the Air

Mr. Sproule recalls being detailed to provide camouflage for the Army who was crossing a river - driving back Japanese from Burma.

An Attack by Japanese fighters

An Attack by Japanese fighters

Mr. Romanow talks about an attack by Japanese fighters.

A Victory Barbeque

A Victory Barbeque

Mr. Power talks about celebrating the bombing of Hiroshima with a barbeque.

A Brave Engineer

A Brave Engineer

Mr. Power describes a mission to bomb a railway bridge.

Saved By a Chemical Toilet

Saved By a Chemical Toilet

Mr. Power talks about the difficulties with landing the aircrafts.

The A-Bomb

The A-Bomb

Mr. Wong talks about how the Chinese supported each other, and how they were just beginning operations when the war in Japan ended. He speaks about how the atomic bomb probably saved his life.

Guerilla Warfare

Guerilla Warfare

Mr. Wong speaks about guerilla warfare training and how each person was trained in a specific area.

Training In Poona

Training In Poona

Mr.Wong talks about being sent to Poona, India, and the fact that they were trained for guerrilla warfare.

Embarking to India

Embarking to India

Mr. Wong talks about shipping out to the far east; his parents' feelings about him having signed up; and his own sense of excitement mixed with trepidation.

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