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Interviews with NZ Bomber Command Veterans

Discussion in 'Honor, Service and Valor' started by Clint_NZ, Dec 21, 2016.

  1. Clint_NZ

    Clint_NZ New Member

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    Found these video interviews on the NZ on Screen website of Kiwi veterans of Bomber Command. The interviews go into their family history, their early lives, joining up and their service.

    James McQueen WOP/AG, shot down, interrogated by the Gestapo and held as a POW;
    https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/memories-service-james-mcqueen-2015

    Douglas Smith, Pilot, flew Bostons and Lancasters
    https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/memories-service-douglas-smith-2016

    Ron Mahill, Bomb Aimer, flew 27 operations before being wounded.
    https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/memories-service-ron-mayhill-2015

    Harold Burrows, Navigator, flew in Stirlings, Lancasters and Mosquito's.
    https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/memories-service-harold-burrows-2015
     
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    Takao Ace

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    Hell of a find! Always glad to listen to veteran interviews.

    Thanks for sharing.
     
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    Skipper Kommodore

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    Ditto. I have a great respect for Kiwi Veterans, not only because they crossed the world to fight the Nazis, but also because they fought with their guts.
     
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    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    Excellent! Thanks for posting links to those veteran interviews.
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Thanks Clint. First hand accounts are always a gift.
     

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