Posted by Billy Shafer on October 22, 2018 at 06:38:14 from (75.90.65.132):
In Reply to: Likely not coming home posted by Ultradog MN on October 22, 2018 at 03:10:38:
My dad was on a sea going tug. Sent to the islands to bring back damaged ships. He told me how they captured a Kamikaze pilot. Guy came in waving his wings and making all kinds of odd moves. Hoping no one would shoot at him.
He told them how they were trained. They were taught how to take off and fly. Landing not so much. It was a dishonor to come back. You were not allowed to question the higher up.You had your place and was expected to stay in it.
He had gone home to Japan to see relatives for Christmas 1941. Got trapped in country. Managed to hide out for two years. Before he was turned in. Got thrown jail then was released to join the Kamikaze group.He said many knew the war was lost. But to say anything would bring death to your family. They would let you live to punish you.
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