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Significant Memories of Service
Mr. Dove reflects back on his military service.
Pride for the Guinea Pig Club
Mr. Dove shares his opinion on being called “guinea pig”.
Being Accepted at the Pub!
Mr. Dove shares a story as to how the pub owner protected the feelings of the disfigured patients.
Adjusting to Society
Mr Dove reflects on the philosophy adopted in the readjusting process.
Dr. Tilley - A Phenomenal Surgeon
Mr. Dove expresses his admiration for Dr. Tilley regarding the level of care he provided to his patients.
Arriving at East Grinstead Hospital
Mr. Dove remembers his first reaction to the sight of patients and type of care received at East Grinstead.
Results of Flight Crash
Mr. Dove speaks about the crash that resulted in his injuries and the decision to go to East Grinstead Hospital for recovery.
Pilot Training Process
Mr. Dove provides detail as to the process involved in pilot training and his posting to 256 Squadron.
A Message to Youth
Mr. Atkinson discusses the message he conveys to youth, in which he compares the ages of his audience with those who died in Hong Kong and the Japanese labor camps.
The Trip Home
Mr. Atkinson describes being taken to Yokohama by the Americans. There he is deloused, showered and given a new uniform. To his surprise, he is selected to fly home, a trip that only takes ten days.
The War Ends
Mr. Atkinson describes how the Niigata POWs learned that the war was over; work stopped and the guards disappeared.
A Promise is Honored
Mr. Atkinson describes being beaten, against the camp commandant's orders, for making a mistake while working in the Niigata shipyard. The person responsible for his beating disappears from the yard within two weeks.
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