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Last survivor of the Great Escape dies aged 99
Bomber pilot Richard 'Dick' Churchill, a prisoner of war at Stalag Luft III, believed he escaped execution because he shared the Prime Minister’s surname.
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The 75th anniversary is March 24-25. It's a shame he didn't live just a few more weeks.
The site of the camp is now a museum, and related link above is for the museum. There is an English section, so don't be afraid if you don't read Polish!