The story of
Roger Bushell and the 'Great Escape'
Roger Bushell (1910–1944) was a pilot, prisoner of war (POW), and mastermind of the ‘Great Escape’ from Stalag Luft III in March 1944.
Piece
RAF Benson organisation
Catalogue reference: DEFE 58/111
What’s it about?
This record is about the RAF Benson organisation dating from 1975 Jan 01 - 1976 Dec 31 in the series Royal Air Force, Strike Command: Reports, Files, Memos and Operation Orders. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
Is it available online?
No, this record is not available online. However, you can order a copy. Other ways to view it.
Can I see it in person?
Yes, this record is held at The National Archives and is available to see in person. How to view it.
Full description and record details
-
Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- DEFE 58/111
-
Date (When the record was created)
- 1975 Jan 01 - 1976 Dec 31
-
Description (What the record is about)
-
RAF Benson organisation
-
Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
-
Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- STC/33880/9/ORG PART 2
-
Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
-
Closure status (Whether the record is ‘open’ (available to the public) or ‘closed’ (not available due to a legal exemption))
- Open Document, Open Description
-
Subjects (Categories and themes found in our collection (our subject list is under development, and some records may have no subjects or fewer than expected))
-
Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C11340575/
How to order it
- View this record page in our current catalogue
- Check viewing and downloading options
- Select an option and follow instructions
Series information
DEFE 58
Royal Air Force, Strike Command: Reports, Files, Memos and Operation Orders
See the series level description for more information about this record.
Catalogue hierarchy
Over 27 million records
This record is held at The National Archives, Kew
68,016 records
Within the department: DEFE
Records of the Ministry of Defence
560 records
Within the series: DEFE 58
Royal Air Force, Strike Command: Reports, Files, Memos and Operation Orders
You are currently looking at the piece: DEFE 58/111
RAF Benson organisation
You may be interested in
-
-
Record revealed
Secret letter sent to British Secret Services
During the Second World War, some British prisoners of war were able to send secret messages and intelligence back home via creative and unusual ways.
Related records
Records that share similar topics with this record.