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Remorse after Bombing Campaign | Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage
Ajahn Dhammasiha shares the fascinating story related by Ajahn Amaro of meeting an old Air Marshall who organized bombing campaigns in second world war.
Coming from a simple background, the retired Air Marshall told Ajahn Amaro that the only way to realize his dream of becoming a pilot in the 1930ies was by joining the Royal Air Force. He had no idea of actually fighting in a war, and was quite unaware of the political situation in Nazi Germany, and increasing signs of military confrontation in Europe.
When WW2 finally came, he quickly rose through the ranks due to his organisational talents…
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