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World War II’s most daring escape unfolds as German pilot Franz von Werra risks everything to break free from a British POW camp - and even attempts to steal a plane. Discover the thrilling true story of Franz von Werra, the audacious Luftwaffe ace who masterminded an incredible escape from captivity in wartime England. As the Battle of Britain raged and the skies were filled with danger, von Werra refused to accept imprisonment, rallying a team of fellow prisoners for an ingenious tunnel escape from Swanwick Camp. Learn how these men dodged constant patrols, built their own tunnel under the noses of their captors, and hatched elaborate diversion tactics to outwit the British Army. But the story doesn’t end at the barbed wire. Follow von Werra’s next bold move as he poses as a Dutch RAF pilot, infiltrates a British airbase, and nearly flies a stolen Hurricane fighter back to freedom. With quick thinking, charm, and nerves of steel, he narrowly escapes recapture multiple times, eventually making his way to the United States and finally back to Germany. This is

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The Daring WWII Prison Break and Airfield Heist of Franz von Werra
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