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    Last 'Great Escaper' dies aged 99

    I can not say how saddened I am to read this:


    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-47257570


    What a man...
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    He’ll be flying with friends again.

    RIP

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      #3
      .

      "You'll still be here when i get out?"........

      "Cooler!" ....



      Sad to read, the contribution they made i'm sure has for sure led to the formation of ethics and personal ideals for many of the generations that followed. The film, still while being a Hollywood production, was the first introduction to WW2 for many of us as kids and had an important role in telling the story of our warriors.


      Best REgards,

      Pete

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        Originally posted by Seigfried View Post
        I can not say how saddened I am to read this https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-47257570 What a man...
        What a man indeed.......

        I often think that the exploits of the men who planned, prepared and executed what became know as The Great Escape' (in particular 'Big-X' Sqn Ldr Roger Bushell) have not received the recognition they deserve.

        Clear skies.......

        Regards Richard.
        Always looking for Luftwaffe Kampfflieger related document groups. In particular anything to Kampfgeschwader 2.

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          #5
          Sad, he is with his brothers now. RIP.

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            #6
            Quite sad to hear, RIP.

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              #7
              RIP, he can be glad to have had such a long life.

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                #8
                Not many legends like that still around... would have loved to see him reach the 100 mark....

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