Henry was selected to play rugby for New Zealand in 1893, but with the Southern Alps standing in his way, just getting to the game would prove quite a challenge.
When WWII broke out Vaughan Fittall jumped at the chance to join the New Zealand Airforce, and soon found himself in the thick of battle over Europe....
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