A brave man, Wing Commander Yeo-Thomas GC MC and bar.
Whilst not an aviator, the awarding of a Blue Plaque by English Herritage on the former home of Wing Commander Forrest Fredrick Yeo-Thomas GC MC and bar, the White Rabbit otherwise known as either Shelly or Tommy for actions in Occupied France in WW II is recognition of a very brave man.
He survived two missions in France for SOE only to be captured on his third. Interrogated and tortured, incarcerated in a Paris prision and then sent to Buchenwald concentration camp, he escaped on a death march only to be found by American forces and repatriated to the UK. He gave evidence at War Crime trials following the end of hostilities.
His health deteriorated over the years and he died in 1966. His biography written by Paul Brickhill is a worthwile read.
Bravery comes in many forms, and is an exmple to all.
Regards to all.
Air pig.