Ian Kingston Pembroke Cross, was a British Royal Air Force officer and bomber pilot who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. Notable for his part in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944 when he was one of the men recaptured and subsequently murdered by the Gestapo.
Wellington bomber.
Model of Stalag Luft III prison camp.
Memorial to "The Fifty" down the road toward Żagań
Michael James Casey, was a British Blenheim bomber pilot of Irish descent who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. He took part in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944, but was one of the men re-captured and subsequently shot by the Gestapo.
Bristol Blenheim light bombers
Memorial to "The Fifty" down the road toward Żagań (Casey at left)