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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.

The Long Journey Home

The Long Journey Home

Mr. Thomarat’s crew was forgotten after the war. Mr. Thomarat explains that they had to find their own passage.

Radio Direction Finding

Radio Direction Finding

Mr. Barrie defines the term RDF, the introduction of radar equipment, and its vital role in determining the exact direction of radar frequency.

Radar Saved the Day

Radar Saved the Day

Mr. Barrie expresses his strong opinion about the fact that if it had not been for radar, the war would have been very different.

It Could Have Been Me

It Could Have Been Me

Mr. Walker talks about a time he allowed another bombardier to take his place on a mission.

Hudson Bay Parcels

Hudson Bay Parcels

Mr. Thomarat talks about the care packages that the soldiers received from the Hudson Bay Company.

Turbulence

Turbulence

Mr. Thomarat talks about turbulence and the danger involved in low flying.

Attacked By the Navy

Attacked By the Navy

Mr. Thomarat describes an unfortunate altercation with the navy

The Wrong Signal

The Wrong Signal

Mr. Thomarat talks about a close call his crew had. Mr. Thomarat explains how the weight of the aircraft presented problems.

Cairo Kids and 22 hour Flights

Cairo Kids and 22 hour Flights

Mr. Thomarat talks about his crew and his responsibilities on long missions.

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