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'Great Escape' war veteran dies

Discussion in 'WWII Today' started by Mathsmal, Jan 19, 2008.

  1. Mathsmal

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  2. GRW

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    Thanks, just saw it myself. They're getting fewer by the day. :poppy: :S!
     
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    Does anyone know how many of the 'Great Escapers' are still alive?
     
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  4. Paul Errass

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    What a great man and what a life he lived , RIP,

    Paul
     
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    RIP

    Does anyone know the actual location in Poland of Stalag Luft 3?
     
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    PactOfSteel Dishonorably Discharged

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    RIP, a patriot by all accounts.
     
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    Sorry for Englands and our, loss.

    May he Rest in Peace. :salute: :mourn:

    Best Regards--Carl.
     
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    <a href="http://www.thegreatescapememorialproject.com/background.html">http://www.thegreatescapememorialproject.com/background.html</a><br>he is the official memmorial website... I am sure detasils as to exact locations can be scene<a href="http://www.um.zagan.pl/luft3/">http://www.um.zagan.pl/luft3/</a>...the memorial built or view<br><br>bf109 Emil<br>
     
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