Edgar Humphreys
British bomber pilot (1914–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edgar Spottiswoode Humphreys (5 December 1914 – 31 March 1944), known as Hunk, was a British Bristol Blenheim bomber pilot 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 re-captured and subsequently shot by the Gestapo.
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Birth name | Edgar Spottiswoode Humphreys |
Nickname(s) | Hunk |
Born | (1914-12-05)5 December 1914 Exmouth, Devon |
Died | 31 March 1944(1944-03-31) (aged 29) beside the Görlitz to Sagan road |
Buried | Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1932–1944 |
Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
Service number | 565906 and 44177 |
Unit | No. 107 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Mentioned in Despatches |
Relations | Lilian Humphreys (nee Watt) (later Phillips) |
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