72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries

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• 12 Sep 1943, Barbara Anslow's diary
• 12 Sep 1943, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
• 12 Sep 1943, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
• 12 - 17 Sep 1943, Tom Hutchinson's Wartime Diary
• 12 Sep 1943, Eric MacNider's wartime diary

12 Sep 1943, Barbara Anslow's diary Posted: 19 Mar 2012 03:16 AM PDT Book / Document:  Barbara Anslow's diary Date(s) of events described:  Sun, 12 Sep 1943 Kenneth Antony Davis born, a brother for Kathleen and June.

12 Sep 1943, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Posted: 03 Aug 2012 01:39 AM PDT Book / Document:  Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Date(s) of events described:  Sun, 12 Sep 1943 From a report dated December 7, 1943 of the debriefing of members of the former Hong Kong Government and their dependants after arrival in New York on the Gripsholm: The reactions to American bombing are indescribable. The stunt flight of the P. 38s over the camp is the greatest moment in these people's lives. Note: If the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was not the best fighter in the arsenal of the U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC) when the United States entered the conflict, it was the most numerous type available. The Lockheed P-38 Lightning could outperform the P-40, especially at high altitude, but the P-40 was less expensive, easier to build and maintain, and — most important — it was in large-scale production at a critical period in the nation's history when fighter planes were needed in large numbers. http://www.historynet.com/curtiss-p-40-warhawk-one-of-ww-iis-most-famous-fighters.htm

12 Sep 1943, R. E. Jones Wartime diary Posted: 25 Aug 2013 07:13 AM PDT Book / Document:  R. E. Jones Wartime diary Date(s) of events described:  Sun, 12 Sep 1943 Fine, cloudy. Paper contains much good news for us indirectly. Made star-charts. About 12 P.40s did aerobatics & low flying at 4.30pm a sight for sore eyes. One pilot acknowledged us with a wave, another machine gunned the Gendarmerie station in Stanley village. No opposition. Everyone happier. ((G))

12 - 17 Sep 1943, Tom Hutchinson's Wartime Diary Posted: 14 Sep 2013 01:41 AM PDT Book / Document:  Tom Hutchinson's Wartime Diary Date(s) of events described:  Sun, 12 Sep 1943 to Fri, 17 Sep 1943 Notes: 12/9/43 - Sunday - Market Shamshuipo with Mrs G + Eric ((May Peveril Guest and her son Eric)) 13/9/44 - Received ¥35.00 for 2 Pick-ups and g'motor. ((Sold gramophone parts))              - 2 pces soap   5.- 16/9/43 - Sold 15 Cats ..... ((Shorthand probably says Flour)) @ 6.20  ¥93.00 17/9/43 - Beattie check ((medical checkup?))   12-                 + Elec Bill  5-00 = ¥17-00 Supporting information: List of translations and abbreviations List of foods Tags:  food Hong Kong Mongkok second world war civilians survival family

12 Sep 1943, Eric MacNider's wartime diary Posted: 04 Nov 2014 09:59 PM PST Book / Document:  Eric MacNider's wartime diary Date(s) of events described:  Sun, 12 Sep 1943 Brown / Ream To  Mr & Mrs D.C. Davis, a son  p.m 10 Lockheeds ((sp?)) over camp: great thrill

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