Seventy-five years ago to the day, a group of POWs were preparing to crawl to freedom through a 300-foot long tunnel in what would become known as the Great Escape. One of the inmates at Stalag Luft III was Bram Vanderstok, a Dutch Spitfire pilot, and one of only three men to make a 'home run'.
Don't miss your opportunity to join us for a gala screening of The Great Escape hosted by Dan Snow on 24 March at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith. The event is marking the 75th anniversary of the real-life escape of Allied airmen during World War Two.
Remember this extraordinary RAF chapter and the brave prisoners of war that sacrificed so much to protect us.
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Remember this extraordinary RAF chapter and the brave prisoners of war that sacrificed so much to protect us.
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There are lots of events you can take part in to raise money for our work from runs to bike rides and oversea events.
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We are the proud guardians of the Bomber Command Memorial in London which honours the 55,573 Bomber Command crew who lost their lives in World War Two.
Princess Marina House provides recuperative seaside breaks for serving members of the RAF and veterans.
Our Airplay programme supports children and young people growing up on RAF stations across the UK.
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