These photos accompany the stories that can be found under the World War 2 escape page. After 20 years, Brian Bilton once again meets those who saved him during the Second World War. Pictured (from left): Lucie Malard, Yvonne Malard, Brian Bilton & Marie Malard. Crew ZA-L of 10 Squadron Read more…
This article relates to the main World War 2 escape post. The following translation is of a story that appeared in the 31st August 1963 edition of “France Soir”. It is not clear who wrote the original article, nor who translated it. The heading of this page is a direct Read more…
This article relates to the main World War 2 escape post. During World War 2, thousands of British Servicemen and women, risked their lives in the name of duty. The RAF launched bombing campaigns on Nazi occupied areas of Europe. Many were successful, some were not. My Grandfather was aboard Read more…
During World War 2, my Grandfather, W H B Bilton, served in the RAF with 10 Squadron Bomber Command, stationed in Melbourne, near York in the UK. Documentation and information saved and connected with his time in the RAF still exist, some of which I have reproduced here. What appears Read more…