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Interview with George Hextell

George Hextell joined the RAF as a flight engineer and flew operations with 51 Squadron on Halifaxes. After being shot down over Holland, he became a prisoner of war. He gives a detailed account of his capture, imprisonment and liberation. He also…

Tags: 51 Squadron; aircrew; Dulag Luft; final resting place; flight engineer; flight mechanic; ground crew; Halifax; mechanics engine; mine laying; prisoner of war; RAF Marston Moor; RAF Padgate; RAF Snaith; RAF St Athan; recruitment; shot down; Spitfire; Stalag 8B

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