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Former fighter pilot: Wally Floody, 69, the chief planner of the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III in 1944, holds a photo taken of himself during his internment
Former fighter pilot: Wally Floody, 69, the chief planner of the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III in 1944, holds a photo taken of himself during his internment

Former fighter pilot: Wally Floody, 69, the chief planner of the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III in 1944, holds a photo taken of himself during his internment

Date4/30/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Former fighter pilot: Wally Floody; 69; the chief planner of the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III in 1944; holds a photo taken of himself during his internment.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0047433F
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