PBS -"The Airmen and the Headhunters"

Nathaniel · 12th November 2009, 03:21 AM

I'm watching this on TV right now...thought some others might find this program interesting

"In 1944, as war raged across the globe, an incredible drama unfolded in the remote jungles of Borneo. A U.S. bomber was hit by Japanese anti-aircraft fire, and as the plane went down, the surviving crew ejected and parachuted into the wilderness. Pursued by Japanese soldiers, they were taken in and protected by members of the Dayak tribe—the so-called “wild men of Borneo,”

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/epis...a-preview/451/

Battara · 12th November 2009, 03:35 AM

I liked it, it was good.

Maurice · 12th November 2009, 06:42 PM

Cool!
Does anyone have it on dvd and is willing to take it to the post office for me (ofcourse after I paid for the shippingcosts)?

Regards,
Maurice

Mytribalworld · 12th November 2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Maurice

Cool!
Does anyone have it on dvd and is willing to take it to the post office for me (ofcourse after I paid for the shippingcosts)?

Regards,
Maurice

Hi Maurice , not needed here's the full video

http://video.pbs.org/video/1327179571

David · 12th November 2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mandaukudi

Hi Maurice , not needed here's the full video

http://video.pbs.org/video/1327179571

Awesome Arjan, thanks so much. I was afraid i had missed this.

KuKulzA28 · 12th November 2009, 10:56 PM

I like it!

I also noticed a scene where it showed a young man practice cutting, he only cut from the upper right down to the lower left

And having been browsing the EAA forums long enough, I think I know why

- thanks.

Maurice · 12th November 2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mandaukudi

Hi Maurice , not needed here's the full video

http://video.pbs.org/video/1327179571

Hi Arjan,

Thank you very much!
I just watched the whole movie intense and with deeply respect, but I have one little question:
What where those papoeas from New Guinea doing in Borneo?

Regards,
Maurice

David · 13th November 2009, 02:47 AM

Just finished watching this and it was quite interesting. Could make a very good historical drama don't you think?
Not enough about the mandau in the doc, but i suppose that is only a detail that guys like us want to see.

12th November 2009, 03:21 AM	#1
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	PBS -"The Airmen and the Headhunters" I'm watching this on TV right now...thought some others might find this program interesting "In 1944, as war raged across the globe, an incredible drama unfolded in the remote jungles of Borneo. A U.S. bomber was hit by Japanese anti-aircraft fire, and as the plane went down, the surviving crew ejected and parachuted into the wilderness. Pursued by Japanese soldiers, they were taken in and protected by members of the Dayak tribe—the so-called “wild men of Borneo,” http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/epis...a-preview/451/

12th November 2009, 03:35 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	I liked it, it was good.

12th November 2009, 06:42 PM	#3
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,346	Cool! Does anyone have it on dvd and is willing to take it to the post office for me (ofcourse after I paid for the shippingcosts)? Regards, Maurice

12th November 2009, 10:56 PM	#6
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	I like it! I also noticed a scene where it showed a young man practice cutting, he only cut from the upper right down to the lower left And having been browsing the EAA forums long enough, I think I know why - thanks.

13th November 2009, 02:47 AM	#8
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,124	Just finished watching this and it was quite interesting. Could make a very good historical drama don't you think? Not enough about the mandau in the doc, but i suppose that is only a detail that guys like us want to see.