Tim Walenn
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Gilbert William Walenn (24 February 1916 – 29 March 1944), known as Tim Walenn, was a British 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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Gilbert William ("Tim") Walenn | |
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Birth name | Gilbert William Walenn |
Nickname(s) | Tim |
Born | (1916-02-24)24 February 1916 Hendon, London |
Died | 29 March 1944(1944-03-29) (aged 28) Pruśce near Danzig |
Buried | Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–44 |
Rank | Flight lieutenant |
Unit | 25 (Bomber) Operational Training Unit |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Mentioned in despatches |
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