Memories of Service 1 - James McQueen

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Memories of Service 1 - James McQueen

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Shot down on just his second bombing raid over Germany, James McQueen describes life as a prisoner of war in this interview. Then 93 years old, Invercargill-born McQueen recalls bailing out from a burning Wellington bomber and eventually falling into German hands. After interrogation by the Gestapo he was sent to a p.o.w. camp, where he stayed for two and a half years. McQueen describes life there, his release and the psychological impact of his experiences, including the feeling of failure p...

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2015

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http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/memories-service-james-mcqueen-2015

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raf / rnzaf / germany / prisoner of war / parachute / empire air training scheme / no 3 wireless school / no.3 wireless school / 75 squadron / 75th squadron / wellington bomber / canada / luftwaffe / belgium / gestapo / pow camp / red cross / red cross parcels / 1939 - 45 medal / bomber command clasp / lansdorf

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