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2 unusual facts about Brian Paddon


Brian Paddon

He was shot down flying a Bristol Blenheim light bomber of No. 40 Squadron RAF during an attack at St-Valery on 6 June 1940 as part of the Battle of France.

After several escape attempts from various camps, he was sent to Oflag IV-C at Colditz Castle arriving there on 14 May 1941 with three other officers including Airey Neave.



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