Halldor Espelid
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 80 years ago |
| Date of birth | October 6,1920 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Askoy |
| Norway | |
| Date of died | March 29,1944 |
| Died | Kiel |
| Germany | |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Places of burial | POZNAN OLD GARRISON CEMETERY, Poznań, Poland |
| Poland | |
| Siblings | Ingrid Espelid Hovig |
| Mons Espelid | |
| Job | Aviator |
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| ID | 1468756 |
Halldor Espelid Life story
Halldor Espelid, known as "Harold" 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.
