Mr. Watts describes the psychological aspect of being a member of a crew and how some couldn’t cut it.
Experiencing a Suicide Raid (Part 2 of 2)
On the second attempt at sinking the Turpitz, Mr Watts recalls the devastation and loss of crew notwithstanding a gallant effort.
Experiencing A Suicide Raid (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Watts describes the dangerous moonlight attack against the Tirpitz.
Nursery Raid Over Tobruk (Part 2)
After landing in the sea, Mr. Watts describes the eventual rescue and subsequent induction into the Wing Goldfish Club.
Nursery Raid Over Tobruk
Mr. Watts describes “nursery raids” and tells us about his first raid over Tobruk which resulted in a forced landing at sea in the Halifax.
Crew Selection
Mr. Watts speaks about his Occupational Training Unit (OTU) and the process of crew selection.
A Loving and Patriotic Man
Mr. Flegg's love for his comrades and his country offer a compelling end to his war experience.
Unusual Greeting and Response
Mr. Flegg arrives at the Yokohama dock and describes an unusual greeting arranged by the Americans. A truckload of attractive women arrives and the men's reaction is very amusing.
Delivering the Bread
Mr. Flegg describes the artful use of American fighters to deliver bread to the liberated camp at Oyama.
The War Ends
Work stops at Oyama mine, and after a meting of his Japanese superiors, Mr. Flegg is instructed to return his men to camp. The next morning the camp commandant tells the POWs that the war is over.
Flea Bitten
Mr. Flegg talks about a pest unique to Japan - fleas, and how it was impossible to get rid of them.
Mail Censorship
Mr. Flegg discusses the two pieces of mail he received in his time overseas, one a postcard signed by everyone in his hometown, and the other, a hollowed letter from his dad.