Originally Posted by
Mr Mac
Commander Taco
My late Father was one of those cheerers. He also had the misfortune to meet him professionally post war, and according to my Mother it was one of the few times my Father ever swore in her presence.
Cheers
Mr Mac
Hello Mr. Mac,
Have you visited Stalag Luft III? If not, I can highly recommend a visit. Mrs. T and I day a day trip to Sagan last September and were guided by Marek, the museum curator. I don't imagine that your father spoke much about his time there; my father-in-law was a Lancaster pilot at war's end and the war wasn't something he wanted to talk about. However if you haven't visited, or are unable to, I highly recommend two books to you that I picked up in the Stalag Luft III gift shop.
1/ "Stalag Luft III The Secret Story" by Arthur A. Durand. His book details every facet of the daily lives of the POWs.
2/ "From Commandant to Captive" - the memoirs of camp commandant Colonel Lindeiner
I'm sure they can be purchased without visiting the museum. I have the contact details for Marek if you so wish.
Cheers,
~Taco