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Hautipua rererangi = Born to fly

documentary heritage
  • Other Name

    Born to fly. English. (Alternate title)

  • Description

    Retells the story of NZRAF Flying Officer Porokoru Patapu (John) Pohe of Ngati Rangi, who served 22 missions in his first tour of duty during the Second World War. In 1943 Pohe was captured by the German Army and executed by a firing squad.

  • Place
    Wellington, New Zealand
  • Other Id

    D792.N45 BUR (Library of Congress Call Number)

    45513 (Cat ID)

    97976 (DBTextworks system ID)

    39453 (Presto content ID)

  • Department

    Publications

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