First aired on 20 February 2021 as part of our HistoriaSG lecture series
Captain Ho Weng Toh, currently 101 years old and one of the last remaining Flying Tigers, has lived a vibrant life: from growing up in Ipoh and studying in Hong Kong, to becoming a Chinese Air Force B-25 bomber pilot during World War Two, and, finally, settling down in Singapore to train an entire generation of local pilots for Singapore International Airlines (SIA).
In 2019, Captain Ho documented his experiences as a bomber pilot and the trials and hardships of the war years in the book Memoirs of a Flying Tiger.
Join us for a dialogue with Captain Ho at the National Museum of Singapore, where he and co-writer Jonathan Y. H. Sim will share more about the writing of his memoirs and discuss his experiences during the war.
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02 January 2025
Due to restoration works, there will be no vehicular entry for pick-up / drop-off at our L1 lobby, until further notice. Drop-offs and pick-ups can only be done at our Level 2 Glass Atrium/Coach Bay. Our escalators connecting Basement, Level 1, and Level 2 are scheduled to be replaced from Feb 2025 to July 2025 and will not be available for use during this time. Lifts and stairs are available as alternative access. Kindly plan and allow for extra time during your visit. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
01 January 2025
Parts of the National Museum of Singapore are undergoing restoration and upgrading works. We remain open with exhibitions, programmes as well as dining and retail offerings.