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Final Boarding Call · August 5 · 47 min

Antis, RAF No. 311 Squadron

A Czech gunner is shot down in no man's land in the winter of 1939 and finds something alive in an abandoned farmhouse. What follows is the story of how a German Shepherd puppy crossed occupied France, went to war, and was decorated for it — a dog who, according to the paperwork, was never there at all. Join Alice and Zach for a story about loyalty, an escape that happened twice, and a war record that officially does not exist. This episode is dedicated to Benji. Sources: "Antis: Dog of War" by Damien Lewis - Royal Air Forces Association "The story of a Czech WW II airman and his remarkable dog" - Radio Prague International Dickin Medal Roll of Honour - People's Dispensary for Sick Animals Recorded interview with Gary Manley, owner of the Antis Dickin Medal Find FINAL BOARDING CALL online: Website: finalboardingcallpodcast.com Email: finalboardingcallpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @FinalBoardingCallPod Facebook: Final Boarding Call Credits: Final Boarding Call is hosted by Alice Stern and Zach Stemas, researched and written by Alice Stern, produced and edited by Alice Stern and Zach Stemas.

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A Czech gunner is shot down in no man's land in the winter of 1939 and finds something alive in an abandoned farmhouse. What follows is the story of how a German Shepherd puppy crossed occupied France, went to war, and was decorated for it — a dog who, according to the paperwork, was never there at all. Join Alice and Zach for a story about loyalty, an escape that happened twice, and a war record that officially does not exist. This episode is dedicated to Benji.

Sources:

  • "Antis: Dog of War" by Damien Lewis - Royal Air Forces Association
  • "The story of a Czech WW II airman and his remarkable dog" - Radio Prague International
  • Dickin Medal Roll of Honour - People's Dispensary for Sick Animals
  • Recorded interview with Gary Manley, owner of the Antis Dickin Medal

Find FINAL BOARDING CALL online:

  • Website: finalboardingcallpodcast.com
  • Email: finalboardingcallpodcast@gmail.com
  • Instagram: @FinalBoardingCallPod
  • Facebook: Final Boarding Call

Credits: Final Boarding Call is hosted by Alice Stern and Zach Stemas, researched and written by Alice Stern, produced and edited by Alice Stern and Zach Stemas.

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