Last World War II Great Escape veteran Jack Lyon dies, aged 101

Jack Lyon was captured after his plane crash-landed near Dusseldorf. He was lookout during the breakout bid from Stalag Luft III in 1944, but the escape tunnel was uncovered before he had the chance to get out himself. The Hollywood movie starring Steve McQueen gave us some of the most iconic images of World War […]

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