Nils Fuglesang
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This article is about the Norwegian POW. For the MEP-elect, see Niels Fuglsang.
Nils Jørgen Fuglesang (7 October 1918 – 29 March 1944), 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.
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Nils Jørgen Fuglesang | |
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Born | (1918-10-07)7 October 1918 Hidra, Flekkefjord, Norway |
Died | 29 March 1944(1944-03-29) (aged 25) Rote Hahn near Kiel, Germany |
Allegiance | Norway |
Years of service | 1941–1944 |
Rank | Lieutenant, Pilot Officer |
Service number | 742 |
Unit | No. 332 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | King Haakon VII Freedom Medal, Mentioned in Despatches |
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