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The Drunken Tail Gunner

The Drunken Tail Gunner

Mr. Thomarat talks about a gunner on his crew that caused problems for the rest of the men.

Halifax Riots

Halifax Riots

Mr. Ramsay talks about the Halifax riots that took place after VE Day.

Search Party

Search Party

Mr. Ramsay talks about a couple of instances where he was involved in search parties looking for downed air craft.

Become Good Citizens

Become Good Citizens

Mr. Jackson reflects on November 11th and stresses good citizenship to youth.

We kept in touch from there on.

We kept in touch from there on.

Mr. Jackson describes returning to England and marrying his former nurse.

Tom, Dick and Harry

Tom, Dick and Harry

Mr. Jackson describes events leading up to the Great Escape, and Hitler’s retribution against the escapees.

The March Out

The March Out

Mr. Jackson describes their forced march to Northern Germany and being rescued by British forces.

POW Life

POW Life

Mr. Jackson discusses various aspects of POW life; meeting friends, diversions, food, and keeping up-to-date with the war’s progress.

Captured in Germany

Captured in Germany

Mr. Jackson describes his capture.

Bombing Hamburg

Bombing Hamburg

Mr. Jackson describes crewing up and being shot down while approaching their target at Peenemunde.

South East Asia

South East Asia

Mr. Jackson describes his deployment to the Far East and the gradual expulsion of the Allies to India by the Japanese.

Standing Up for the Crew

Standing Up for the Crew

Mr. Hosegood tells of the only time he disobeyed the orders of his Captain.

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