5 Dramatic WWII POW Escape Attempts—All By the Same Pilot

His exploits as an escapee may have earned him a spot in Hollywood lore.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty | Published Feb 22, 2018

WWII POW escape — Photo Credit: Alchetron

WWII POW escape — From the cover of Under the Wire
Photo Credit: Thomas Dunne Books

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WWII POW escape — POW Camp Stalag Luft IV
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WWII POW escape — Steve McQueen as Capt. Virgil “the Cooler King” Hilts in The Great Escape.
Photo Credit: United Artists

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