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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.

A Barracks Collapses Causing Death and Injury

Mr. Atkinson describes the collapse of his barracks roof. The falling beams kill eight POW’s and crush his and five others' pelvises. After some time, he is advised by a captured American doctor to start moving, or he wouldn't walk again. His mobility returns, and he goes back to work in the Niigata shipyard.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19