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Porokoru Patapu (John) Pohe was the first Māori pilot in the RNZAF. Nicknamed 'Lucky Johnny', he was a WWII hero who flew an amazing 22 missions, was involved in the legendary 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III, and insisted on removing his blindfold when he faced a German firing squad. This award-winning docu-drama tells Pohe's extraordinary life story. When the doco screened on Māori Television, Listener reviewer Diana Wichtel called it "a terrific yarn", and it won Best Documentary Aotearoa at the 2008 Wairoa Māori Film Festival Awards.
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Awesome story, seen the doco here in Australia, Melbourne. John Pohe was/is a remarkable man, showed so much courage, and even became the lucky charm of the pakeha who flew with him....Although he did get caught, and unlucky I guess to have done so, his story is an inspiration to me, I am originally from Ngaruawahia and proud to be, we have many great people in our IWI as do other IWI. Very very moving documentary, well done to the crew and how this story was told.
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Film, 1994 (Trailer, Excerpts, and Extras)
Producer/director Julian Arahanga appears in this film as an actor
Television, 1990 (Full Length)
Another story of Māori war heroism
Short Film, 1946 (Full Length)
Another story of Māori at war
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Posted at 10.22PM - 09.10.2010
Awesome story, seen the doco here in Australia, Melbourne. John Pohe was/is a remarkable man, showed so much courage, and even became the lucky charm of the pakeha who flew with him....Although he did get caught, and unlucky I guess to have done so, his story is an inspiration to me,