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Bomber pilot during World War II, from Ipswich, an oral history with Col (Tom) Cutler, 1995
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TitleBomber pilot during World War II, from Ipswich, an oral history with Col (Tom) Cutler, 1995Date Created1995IntervieweeColin CutlerInterviewer Robyn BuchananAcknowledgementIpswich City Council
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City & StateIpswich, Queensland
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DescriptionFull text of interview with Col Cutler on his time as a bomber pilot during the war. Interview conducted by Robyn Buchanan. Full recording of interview is attached. Includes: Track 1: Learning to fly. Track 2: Early wartime training; arrival at Lowood. Track 3: Life while stationed at Lowood. Track 4: Flying at Lowood. Track 5: Preparing the strip; air raid alert; mowing the strip. Track 6: Further training at Bundaberg. Track 7: Training on Ansons; accidents. Track 8: A captured Zero in Brisbane; the trip to England. Track 9: Experiences while flying; going through the Alps. Track 10: Strain of war on bomber crews. Track 11: Strange experiences during stressful situations. Track 12: Bomb explosion while landing in Tunisia; Col burned
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EventsWorld War II (1939-1945)Government & Non-Government OrganisationsRoyal Australian Air Force (RAAF)Oral History RecordingBomber pilot during World War II, from Ipswich, an oral history with Col (Tom) Cutler, 1995 (audio)People & FamiliesColin CutlerSubjectsMilitary uniformsWarsAviatorsArmed forcesCurated CollectionsOral Histories
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