174K views · 3.9K reactions | In the grim confines of Changi Prison,...

In the weeks following Japan’s surrender in August 1945, Allied prisoners held in Singapore’s infamous Changi Gaol began their long-awaited journey home. These powerful scenes, filmed by the RAAF Cine Unit, capture a turning point as Australian servicemen and nurses prepared for repatriation. The prison, designed to hold 600, was overcrowded with over 5,000 prisoners at the time of liberation. At Changi, RAAF prisoners gather as they receive their first news from home. Outside, Australian POWs h

13K views · 92 reactions | The future is here! Go on a tour of the Changi Chapel and Museum with Temi the robot guide, developed in partnership with GovTech (Government Technology Agency of Singapore). Gain fresh insights into the lives of internees in Changi Prison Camp during the Japanese Occupation. Find a piece of heritage everywhere, every day. | National Heritage Board | Facebook