H
alldor Espelid (6 October 1920 – 29 March 1944), known as "Harold" was a Norwegian Supermarine Spitfire pilot who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. He is notable for the part he took in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944 and as one of the men re-captured and subsequently shot by the Gestapo.
Timeline
Birth- 6 Oct 1920
1939 - 1945World War II
Served For
Norway
Conflict Period
World War II
Gold Star
Death- 29 Mar 1944-Age: 23 years
Kiel Germany
Other Facts
Full Name
Halldor Espelid
