Digging the Great Escape - This evening on Channel 4

The programme follows engineers, archaeologists and serving RAF personnel who on the site of Stalag Luft III excavate the remains of 'Harry', the tunnel from which 76 allied airmen escaped on the night of 24 Mar 44. Gp Capt Dave Waddington, Stn Cdr at Cranwell and a PoW himself during the first Gulf War, co-ordinated the RAF’s involvement in the film. He said: “It was a tremendous opportunity for all of us at the...More information »