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
MAAF Operations Section files. (Described at item level)
Catalogue reference: AIR 51/88
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This record is about the MAAF Operations Section files. (Described at item level) dating from 1943-1945 in the series Mediterranean Allied Air Forces: Microfilmed Files. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- AIR 51/88
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1943-1945
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Description (What the record is about)
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MAAF Operations Section files. (Described at item level)
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C3738278/
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AIR 51
Mediterranean Allied Air Forces: Microfilmed Files
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Within the series: AIR 51
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MAAF Operations Section files. (Described at item level)
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