Colour documentary that follows a Lancaster crew in 1944

[Jon Skagfeld]

Originally Posted by Marc Montgomery

Thirty of the squad were Canadian. many were pilots, 14 killed in the raid. In history books, many actions are attributed to British, when Commonwealth personnel were the ones involved.
The Great Escape (anniversary March 24-25) for example was a mostly Canadian affair, with no Americans involved.

Coincidence...I just got the book "The Great Escape" by Ted Barris. Inset map of Stalag Luft III shows the tunnels identified as Tom, Harry and George. Dick only ran from one hut to another hut from which Tom could be accessed. A totally Canadian operation since the American south camp abuttedt he Canadian north compound.

Apologies for the minor sidetrack, but I also watched that documentary of the Lancaster crew. I had no concept of the background planning and briefings involved.

[Marc Montgomery]

Great book, amazing just how many Cdns were involved. I interviewed Ted Barris at length last week, very nice guy