| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 128319 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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ENGLAND. C. 1944-09. FLIGHT LIEUTENANT D. MCK. SHANKS, NO. 464 SQUADRON RAAF, DRESSED AS A FRENCH ...
Description
ENGLAND. C. 1944-09. FLIGHT LIEUTENANT D. MCK. SHANKS, NO. 464 SQUADRON RAAF, DRESSED AS A FRENCH PEASANT. ALTHOUGH SHOT DOWN IN AN ATTACK SUPPORTING THE D-DAY INVASION, HE WAS ACCEPTED INTO HIDING AMONG FARMERS NEAR THE FRONT LINE AND WORKED AMONG BILLETS IN A V-1 ROCKET LAUNCHING AREA. HE SUSTAINED THIS DECEPTION FOR THREE MONTHS UNTIL THE ARRIVAL OF ALLIED TROOPS IN THE AREA.