Tony Hayter
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Anthony Ross Henzell Hayter (20 May 1920 – 6 April 1944) was a Royal Air Force 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 recaptured and subsequently shot by the Gestapo.
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Anthony Ross Henzell Hayter | |
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Birth name | Anthony Ross Henzell Hayter |
Nickname(s) | Tony |
Born | (1920-05-20)20 May 1920 Farnborough, Hampshire |
Died | 6 April 1944(1944-04-06) (aged 23) Natzweiler |
Buried | Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1938–1944 |
Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
Service number | 42124 |
Unit | No. 57 Squadron RAF Coastal Command No. 148 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Mentioned in Despatches |
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