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‘First-class’ treatment while a German POW

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David Martin

Published: 1:00 PM January 1, 2020    Updated: 9:08 AM October 13, 2020
Harold, in 1941 prisoner 90091 at Stalag VIIA, in 2004 at the grave of Harry Jassby and in 2012 with

Harold, in 1941 prisoner 90091 at Stalag VIIA, in 2004 at the grave of Harry Jassby and in 2012 with Kirsty Law at Fairlop Waters. Pictures: David Martin - Credit: Archant

This week, David Martin retells the story of Spitfire pilot and prisoner of war Harold Bennett who flew from RAF Fairlop

A pilot's story as a prisoner of war

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