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Mark 1

4th Apr 2006 15:08

Sqn Ldr Eric Foster - great escapee - RIP

'Just heard that Sqn Ldr Eric Foster has died aged 102, last week.

I did a search but found no other mention of him on the forums.

He inspired several of the characters in the film - The Great Escape. Steve McQueen's part was partly based on him. I had only vaguely heard of him before, but will search out the biography now. Must've had some great tales to tell.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/g...re/4850450.stm

Tiger_mate

4th Apr 2006 17:45

A full page in the Daily mail a few days ago.

RIP

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