Trapped is a six part series about a group of Australian airmen stranded on Japanese-occupied Timor during the Second World War. Using diaries of the airmen, wartime records and interviews with survivors, Trapped brings to life one of the greatest stories of survival and escape of the Pacific War. A true story of leadership, courage, mateship, and, at times, cruelty and violence that played out on... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureHistory | ||||
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The airmen win a reprieve when the Japanese patrol surging along the beach is inexplicably delayed. With the party's transceiver batteries flat and six airmen barely able to stand, the remaining Australians have one chance to escape. Shortly after re... more
With all the airmen stricken with malaria, and food and supplies exhausted, survival seems unlikely for the men of the RAAF rear party. When a Timorese villager loyal to the Japanese delivers a letter to Flight Lieutenant Bryan Rofe demanding his sur... more
Following the tragic death of Pilot Officer Peter Thompson, the stranded airmen head south for the Emergency Landing Ground (ELG). At great cost, the airmen make it to the ELG only for Darwin to rule out sending an aircraft to pick them up. With a Ja... more
The airmen have eaten most of their tinned supplies the previous night, a decision Bryan is beginning to deeply regret. The Japanese raid on Broome on March 3, 1942 has all but ruled out the stranded airmen being rescued by flying boat. Flight Lieute... more
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I have just relistened to this fantastic podcast. I am the granddaughter of Len Bourke who speaks frequently throughout. It’s so nice to hear his voice telling the stories he used to tell us over & over as we were growing up. Such an amazing story. Thank you for telling it & thank you to your grandfather for leading them to safety.
Apple Podcasts5Rachelt25
Australiaa year ago - Brilliant podcast
Sorry I haven’t found this sooner but once I did I binged through all the episodes. Thank you so much for sharing
Apple Podcasts5dicon62Australia3 years ago - amazing
what a remarkable story told brilliantly. a portrait of the human spirit. so worth the time.
Apple Podcasts5ditmasbk
United States3 years ago - Great tribute
What a sweet tribute to your grandfather & our previous generations
Well done
Apple Podcasts3Lozzac01Australia3 years ago - Great story, wonderful editing
A very good story about a WWII vet, narrated and written by his grandson. Excellent music and editing. Worth your time!
Apple Podcasts5Samuel ReedUnited States5 years ago
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