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The Longest Raid
Mr. Sharpe talks about an impressive mission to Penang, the longest bomb raid of the Second World War.
Calcutta Rats
Mr. Sharpe describes his experience living in a city infested with rats.
Nothing Can Happen To Me On My Birthday
Mr. Sharpe talks about what went through his mind when he thinks his plane has an explosion.
Flying Bullets
Mr. Sharpe talks about getting shot at and a few close calls.
A Blinding Flash
Mr. Sharpe talks about an explosion on his first operational mission.
Let Me Fly
Mr. Sharpe talks about getting malaria and being told he would be sent home.
Anti-aircraft Fire
Mr. Power talks about a dangerous bombing mission in Bangkok.
Standing Up for the Crew
Mr. Hosegood tells of the only time he disobeyed the orders of his Captain.
Lost Crews
Mr. Hosegood remembers the crews that didn’t make the journey home.
Ground Fire and Good Fortune
Mr. Hosegood talks about bombing rail yards, being shot at, and not being able to see what was going on.
Bombing Bangkok
Mr. Hosegood talks about a 15 hour flight to Bangkok and a harbor full of Japanese war ships.
Indian Tea and the First Flight Test
Mr. Hosegood remembers simple pleasures like being served tea in the morning when he arrived in India, and discusses his first operational flight with an experienced crew.
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