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Former Flight Lieutenant Jack Lyon was just 23 when he joined the RAF as an Aircraftman. He entered Stalag Luft III, the scene of the Great Escape, in 1942 when it opened and was later moved to the north compound, home to the tunnels 'Tom' , 'Dick' and 'Harry'.
Former Flight Lieutenant Charles Clarke was imprisoned in Stalag Luft III after being captured on enemy territory. Before his passing in May 2019, Charles told us about his capture.
The mastermind of the Great Escape was Squadron Leader Roger Bushell.
Today we remember the 50 men who were murdered by the Gestapo after escaping from Stalag Luft III in the Great Escape.The names of the men are are listed below:
A new report part-funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund investigates the benefits and pitfalls of using internet technology to communicate.
All at the RAF Benevolent Fund pay tribute to the service and life of
We are excited to announce the shortlist of nominees for our annual awards ceremony, which will take place on 25 April 2024. Members of the public were invited to make their nominations earlier this year via our website and the shortlist was finalised by a panel of judges.
Former Flight Lieutenant Charles Clarke was 20 years old when he was shot down over enemy territory serving in Bomber
Of the 76 who escaped from Stalag Luft III, 50 were handed over to the Gestapo and shot dead. Former PoW Charles Clarke spoke to the Fund before he sadly passed away in 2019. He told us how The Great Escape film helped ensure that the men involved are never forgotten.
Five members of the RAF Spitfire 7s committee switched scrums for saddles to cycle from Poland to Kent to mark the 75th anniversary of the Great Escape.