On 3 March 1942, Japanese Zero fighter planes launched a devastating air raid on Broome, Western Australia. Charles D’Antoine, a young Indigenous man, was cleaning flying boats in Roebuck Bay when the bombs fell. Amid the chaos Charles, also known as Uncle Charlie to his loved ones, saved the lives of three Dutch citizens. For his bravery, he was awarded a Silver Medal by the Dutch government. But why was this act of heroism never officially recognised by Australia? - Luister nu naar de trailer van onze nieuwe 3-delige podcastserie 'Uncle Charlie: De Ontzichtbare Held'.