Great Escape Squadron Leader Frank "Fearless" Day, 91, RIP
Squadron Leader Frank "Fearless" Day, who has died aged 91, came close to freedom during the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III; he was near the end of the tunnel when the exit was discovered, by which time 76 airmen had broken free, but he was forced to retreat and was soon in solitary confinement.
Posted by: Anonymoose 2008-07-18 |