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Franz von Werra

In 1940 Leutnant Franz von Werra was Adjutant of 11./JG 3. He is seen here with the Gruppe mascot 'SIMBA'. Von Werra was later shot down and captured by the British. His spectacular escape thru Canada and the United States became known worldwide, and following the war was the subject of a film with Hardy Kruger. (scanned by HOS Bandit)


This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://ww2incolor.com/gallery/german-air-force/33947/franz-von-werra

great photo I think von werra was shot down in russia.amazing escaper

Don’t know if he was ever shot down in Russia but it was the North Sea where he disappeared.