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Captured!

Mr. Spear recollects being picked up by German soldiers after a belly landing in the desert, and being turned over to the Italians to be interned.

Engine Failure: Down Behind Enemy Lines

Mr. Spear recalls the ill fate he met with after turning down leave because he felt he hadn't accomplished anything yet, and volunteered for a mission.

First Enemy Contact

Mr. Spear describes his first contact with enemy aircraft and air to air combat.

Operational Flight Training - The Spitfire

Mr. Spear describes being posted to an operational training unit in South Wales, England, and recalls his orientation to the English countryside as well as his first Spitfire flight.

Flight Training

Mr. Spear recalls his flight training in Windsor Mills, Quebec, (near Sherbrooke) and Dunnville, Ontario, (near Lake Erie) ending with him earning his wings.

Remembrance Train

Mr. McKiel describes his experience with the Remembrance Train.

Freedom At Last

Mr. McKiel describes his long forced march and eventual liberation.

The Great Escape

Mr. McKiel describes the Great Escape, discovery of the deception, and the fate of recaptured escapees.

Battling Boredom and Depression

Mr. McKiel talks about failing morale and the inability of some to cope.

Conditions Worsen

Mr. McKiel discusses dwindling food and fuel supplies, and an unexpected windfall.

Diversions

Mr. McKiel describes various diversions that took place in the POW camp.

Passport Photos

Mr. McKiel describes creating the false documentation required by the designated escapees. He also explains how they managed to get photos for these false documents.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19