Hi Danny,
I wish I had found Tom Payne before he passed away in 2007.
The British built an alternative airfield at Silchar in 1944. From Dave Cummin's son George Cummin - Cummin floats over never-ending glistening green jungle when he hears the plane's engine sputter to life again, while at the same time wondering who his potential welcoming committee will be - Nagas or Japanese. After touching down, he trudges a mile or two in the stifling heat before meeting some Nagas who take him to their village where curious tribes-people have a good look over him, but no one speaks English. For the first and last time, Cummin draws his hand gun, firing into the air in order to inspire the Nagas to escort him to a road. Waiting by the side of the road, a truck finally comes into view, but Cummin cannot be sure if it is driven by the British or Japanese. He is much relieved to be taken to Silchar and reunited with Topley. Cummin's log book shows them flying back to base at 10.10 the next day, but Cummin's ordeal is not over. They are greeted by fellow Squadron members who howl with laughter at Cummin's misfortune.
Sara
Remember Me: No. 110 (Hyderabad) Squadron Royal Air Force
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