Les Long
British bomber pilot (1915–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Leslie Robert Long (21 February 1915 – 12 April 1944), known as Cookie, was a British Vickers Wellington 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 one of the men re-captured and subsequently murdered by the Gestapo.
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James Leslie Robert Long | |
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Birth name | James Leslie Robert Long |
Nickname(s) | Cookie |
Born | (1915-02-21)21 February 1915 Bournemouth, England |
Died | 12 April 1944(1944-04-12) (aged 29) |
Buried | Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–1944 |
Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
Service number | 89375 |
Unit | No. 9 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Mentioned in Despatches |
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