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The Conversion to a Heavier Aircraft

Mr. Cole describes the conversion from twin engine aircraft to the four engine Halifax at 1667 Heavy Conversion Unit (HCU)

Morale

Mr. Cole explains that they had high morale even though they were aware of the high morality rate of air crew. They just thought that it would be the other guy instead of themselves.

The Voyage Overseas

Mr. Cole describes what it was like to prepare for and to go overseas. He describes the morale of his comrades.

Receiving Wings

Mr. Cole describes what the wing represents on the left breast of his uniform and tells a humourous story on what the "AG" means.

Training to Become an Air Gunner

Mr. Cole describes the different places he went to train to eventually become an air gunner. He describes basic training, specific training, #1 AGGTS, and #9 Bombing and Gunnery School.

His Thoughts About The Government of Canada That Sent Them

Unlike his feelings about the Japanese people, Mr. Routledge expresses disappointment with the Canadian Government of the time that sent the troops to Hong Kong.

His Thoughts About The People Of Japan

Most people, given the experiences of Canadian prisoners-of-war in Japan, would have predictable and understandable feelings about the Japanese people of that time - and of today. Most people - but not everyone, including Mr. Routledge.

Dealing With The Experience

Mr. Routledge made what some may feel were surprising decisions for his life in an effort to put the prison camp experiences behind him. He also expresses his deep feelings that Canadians need to understand what he and his comrades experienced in Hong Kong.

Reunion With The Family

Home at last...alive!

The Return To Allied Care

Freedom from the nightmare of Japanese captivity comes as the prisoners-of-war are formally handed over to the British.

It’s Finally Over!

The war ends with Mr. Routledge and his comrades at Canton prison. He explains how they guessed the war had ended, days before they were told.

Little Food Results in Rapid, Large Weight Loss

Mr. Routledge remains at Canton prison for the rest of the war. During his imprisonment there, his weight dropped dramatically.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19