357K views · 1.9K shares | 75 years ago, 76 men made a daring escape from Stalag Luft III prison camp. Of the 73 who were recaptured, 50 were killed. It was this story that inspired the film The Great Escape starring Steve McQueen. https://bbc.in/2JzIfYh | BBC News | Facebook

Did you know that Major John Egan and Major Gale Cleven first met at flight school where they became best friends? John Egan was known as “Bucky” by his classmates, and he gave Cleven the nickname “Buck.” Assigned to the #100thBombGroup at #ThorpeAbbots, they faced many adversities together including their time at POW camp Stalag Luft III. Watch to learn more about Stalag Luft III as we head into this week's episode of #MastersoftheAir! #BloodyHundredth #100thARW #ReaDyCulture #USAFEAFAFRICA 📸:

Roger Bushell liderou a fuga mais famosa da Segunda Guerra Mundial: do Stalag Luft III, o campo nazista "à prova de fuga". #GrandesFugasComMorganFreeman #MorganFreeman | HISTORY