Almost uniquely, the whole crew survived the war
George Sidebotham was shot down over Leipzig on his 30th mission with Bomber Command. He was held prisoner in Stalag Luft III, where he worked as a tailor, making civilian clothes for the escapees.
| Role Pilot Officer | Rank Plt Off |
The 1000 bomber raid.
Stan Holmes
Father was the sole survivor. Twice
Ian Powell
My Father and his co-pilot were both killed
Ian Tunstall
The whole mission was a catalogue of disasters
Neil Sinfield
The great, waxed moustache bristled
Rob Davis
He served 1939-45, two tours, DFM from the King. An amazing man
Bryan Craven
There's nothing white that drips out of engines
Norman Hancock
We heard a shot, and knew that the escape had been discovered
Charles Clarke
The tail gunner would chuck bricks out over Germany
Paul Aldwinkle
Father was pulled from a burning plane
Peter Woods
