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On August 31, 1944, during a raid on Agenville, France, a Royal Air Force wireless operator was shot down. [View all]
Aug. 31, 1944: During a raid on Agenville, France, a Royal Air Force wireless operator is shot down in his Avro Lancaster, captured and put in German POW camp Stalag Luft I.
While imprisoned Donald Pleasence produced and acted in plays to entertain other prisoners
While imprisoned Donald Pleasence produced and acted in plays to entertain other prisoners
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Fri Aug 30, 2024: On this day, August 30, 1910, Roger Bushell, of the "Great Escape," was born.
Wed Aug 30, 2023: On this day, August 30, 1910, Roger Bushell, of the "Great Escape," was born.
Thu Sep 1, 2022: Aug. 31, 1944: During a raid on Agenville, France, a Royal Air Force wireless operator is shot down
Fri Aug 30, 2019: Born on this day, August 30, in 1910: Roger Bushell, of the "Great Escape"
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