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Joining the Air Force

Joining the Air Force

Mr. Fawcett explains why he chose the air force.

Our 13th Op.

Our 13th Op.

Mr. Fawcett describes losing their Halifax bomber on a mission to Skoda, Czechoslovakia.

He was supposed to come back and help me out.

He was supposed to come back and help me out.

Mr. Fawcett describes escaping from his disabled bomber despite the failure of the Mid-Upper Gunner to help him, and how he is haunted by the deaths of two crew mates.

Taken POW

Taken POW

Mr. Fawcett describes his capture and giving his chocolate ration to two children accompanying his captor.

A Dangerous Game

A Dangerous Game

Mr. Fawcett discusses the odds of successfully escaping from a POW camp.

Friendly Fire

Friendly Fire

Mr. Fawcett describes a forced march between two POW camps and being strafed by friendly aircraft.

More Slop Than Food

More Slop Than Food

Mr. Fawcett discusses life in a POW camp and the emotional toll it took on the prisoners

Only Thinking of Himself

Only Thinking of Himself

Mr. Fawcett reflects on betrayal and being unable to forgive his Mid-Upper Gunner.

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