Korpela, Oliver George (Flight Lieutenant)

Evader 1944-September-24

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RCAF

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50 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Sic Fidem Servamus Thus we keep faith

Base

RAF Skellingthorpe

Rank

Flight Lieutenant

Position

Pilot

Service Numbers

J/24402

Target
Google MapLadbergen Germany

Flight Lieutenant Oliver George Korpela (RCAF) avoided capture with the aid of Dutch Resistance Fighters, later reuniting with crewmates, Flying Officer Charles Dallyn Lucas (RAFVR) and Sergeant Henry Harrison MacFarlane (RAFVR) and they were all sheltered with several Dutch families at various locations until they were liberated in the town of Zelhem 1945-04-01 and returned safe, to the UK

RAF Evaders The Comprehensive Story of Thousands of Escapers and Their Escape Lines, Western Europe, 1940-1945 by Oliver Clutton-Brock, page 379

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