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
Nos. 227 - 308 (includes Air Council, pp 48-53)
Catalogue reference: CAB 23/4
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This record is about the Nos. 227 - 308 (includes Air Council, pp 48-53) dating from 1917 Sept 3 - Dec 31 in the series War Cabinet and Cabinet: Minutes. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
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CAB 23/4
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Date (When the record was created)
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1917 Sept 3 - Dec 31
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Description (What the record is about)
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Nos. 227 - 308 (includes Air Council, pp 48-53)
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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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- Topics
- Air Force
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C665014/
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Series information
CAB 23
War Cabinet and Cabinet: Minutes
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Within the series: CAB 23
War Cabinet and Cabinet: Minutes
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Nos. 227 - 308 (includes Air Council, pp 48-53)
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