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Duty as a Timekeeper

Ms. Brown explains her routine as timekeeper maintaining charts and logbooks of those pilots learning to fly.

Japanese Rice Can

Mr. Ford displays the rice can he used during his time in Camp Nagasaki and explains the daily ration provided to the men.

Beatings endured by the Prisoners of War

Mr. Ford explains in graphic detail, the type of torture and beating endured by the POW, sometimes receiving punishment that he did not deserve

Elements for Survival

Mr. Ford describes the torture endured by the POWs and their continuous fight to survive.

Working in the Dockyard

Mr. Ford describes the work he did at the dockyard during his time in camp.

Destined for Camp Nagasaki

Mr. Ford tells us about being out on parade ground and not knowing what POW camp they would be sent to.

Parade to Changi Jail

Mr. Ford describes his voyage from Java to Singapore, where he and his soldiers would march to Changi Jail, witnessing the horror of seeing Chinese heads strung along the roadside

Fleas, Bugs and Body Lice

Mr. Ford speaks about his move from Garoet to Batavia and the severe conditions of fleas, bed bugs and body lice. With a chance to stow away onboard a ship to Australia, Mr. Ford refuses to leave his squadron.

Fire and Bomb Watch Duty

Mr. Ford shares the story of his invitation to a friend to join him on duty. But his friend chooses not to join him and becomes the first casualty of a bomb blast.

Desperate Conditions in Great Britain

Mr. Ford speaks about his impression of England during his time in camp, the scarcity of food and the realization that Great Britain was not prepared for the war.

Hally versus Lanc

Mr. Bower-Binns discusses some pros and cons of Halifax and Lancaster bombers.

Remember the survivors

Mr. Bower-Binns discusses his memories of his fellow crew members, all of whom survived the war.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19