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📚 Part 1: Early Life and Education

1. Where was Johnny Pohe born?

Auckland

Rotorua

Wellington

Christchurch

2. What year was Johnny Pohe born?
3. Fill in the blanks about Johnny's education:

Johnny attended _____________ College in Auckland and later studied at _____________ University where he earned a _____________ degree.

✈️ Part 2: Royal Air Force Career

4. When did Johnny join the Royal Air Force?

1940

1941

1942

1943

5. What was Johnny's role in the RAF? (Check all that apply)

Pilot

Navigator

Wireless operator

Gunner

6. Describe what happened during Johnny's bombing mission over Germany:

🏃 Part 3: Capture and Escape

7. Match the events with their correct order in Johnny's timeline:
1. First event
2. Second event
3. Third event
4. Fourth event
A. Captured by Germans
B. Plane shot down
C. Sent to prisoner of war camp
D. Planned escape
8. Fill in the details about Johnny's imprisonment:

Johnny was held at _____________ prisoner of war camp. He was involved in planning what became known as "The _____________". This escape attempt took place in the year _____________.

9. What was Johnny's role in the escape plan?

🎖️ Part 4: Legacy and Recognition

10. What happened to Johnny after the escape attempt?

He successfully escaped to freedom

He was recaptured and returned to camp

He was executed by the Germans

He hid until the war ended

11. How is Johnny Pohe remembered today? (Check all that apply)

As a war hero

Through memorials

In books and films

Through scholarships

12. Create your own timeline of Johnny Pohe's life in the space below. Include at least 5 major events with dates:

💭 Part 5: Reflection

13. Why do you think Johnny Pohe's story is important for New Zealanders to remember?
14. What qualities did Johnny Pohe demonstrate throughout his life and career?
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