Tim Walenn

World War II

Gilbert William Walenn, known as Tim Walenn, was a British bomber pilot during the Second World War. Taken prisoner, he participated in the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III in March 1944. He was recaptured after the escape and was subsequently shot by the Gestapo.

Full name: Gilbert William Walenn
Occupation: British bomber pilot
Great Escape: Participated in March 1944

Sources and credits

Article: Tim Walenn (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q20870492
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