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Turangaarere: The John Pohe Story

Turangaarere: The John Pohe Story
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Turangaarere: The John Pohe Story
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Porokoru Patapu (John) Pohe was the first Māori pilot in the RNZAF. Nicknamed 'Lucky Johnny', he was a WWII hero who flew an amazing 22 missions, was involved in the legendary 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III, and insisted on removing his blindfold when he faced a German firing squad. This award-winning docu-drama tells Pohe's extraordinary life story. When it screened on Māori Television, Listener reviewer Diana Wichtel called it "a terrific yarn", and it won Best Documentary Aotearoa at ...

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2008
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http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/turangaarere-the-john-pohe-story-2008
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the great escape / rnzaf / war hero / war / stalag luft iii / world war ii / māori pilot / pilot / nz on air / new zealand on air

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