Chapter 25: B-29

Louie now took some un-blindfolded trips into Japan. A new plane called the B-29 passed over Louie and the other POWs. While everyone was happy about the plane, Louie could not enjoy it. "The Bird" still beat him daily. Louie began to wear down from these daily beatings. Louie was forced to be on Radio Tokyo to read a message to Americans and others. Word reached a friend of Louie's from USC, and she typed a letter to his family. Word then reached the Zamperinis, who were overjoyed to know he was alive.