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New on Gwulo: 2020, week 05

Submitted by David on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 14:00

Here's a summary of what's new on Gwulo. Please click through to the linked pages to leave a comment if you can add any information.

Gwulo talk on 8th February is postponed

We've postponed my talk to the RAS that was planned for 8th February. We'll announce a new date when the government venues reopen. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, and hope to see you at the talk when it is rescheduled.

 

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1977 Aerial views from the Flying Doctor

Submitted by mtpowell10 on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 12:00

Kung Hei Fat Choy! We start the New Year with a guest post from Michael Powell, who takes us on a helicopter trip from Kai Tak over Kowloon to the New Territories:

It's Christmas Eve 1977 and the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Airforce Helicopter HKG 2 is taxiing from RAF Kai Tak prior to take off at Kai Tak Airport. We are on our way to the east side of The New Territories to visit some of the remotest villages to give medical assistance where required.

Jan 1942 - L T Ride's escape from Japanese-held Hong Kong

Submitted by emride on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 09:56

78 years ago, four escapees from the Sham Shui Po Prisoner-Of-War camp were cautiously making their way north through the New Territories, hoping to get through Japanese lines to reach Free China. The group was led by Lieut-Colonel L. T. RIDE, and this is his report of the escape.

 

4. REPORT ON ESCAPE FROM P.O.W. CAMP, SHAMSHUIPO, HONGKONG by L. T. RIDE (Late Lieut-Colonel H.K.V.D.C.)

 

1. ESCAPE PARTY PERSONNEL.

New on Gwulo: 2020, week 01

Submitted by David on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 17:57

Happy New Year! I hope you've enjoyed the recent holidays.

It's been a month since the last roundup of what's new on Gwulo.com, so there's lots to catch up on. As always, please click on the photos or the blue links for more information, and please leave a comment if you can add any new details.

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