Welcome along to day 2 of The Great Escape 80th anniversary commemorations - which happened on this day in 1944. Today, I’m at Stalag Luft III - which is where the event took place. Lots happening here, including a service involving personnel from the RAF @ForcesNews
There’s lots of professional re-enactment folks donned in 1940s gear … these fellas are Czech nationals
This is the exit point of the escape tunnel - nicknamed ‘Harry.’ It’s the focal point of today’s event, where wreaths will be laid by international dignitaries…
14-year-old Harry’s great-grandfather, Henry Marshall, was the second man in the tunnel on the night of the escape. He’s here with his Dad, Chris, and told me he gives talks about the Great Escape to classmate at school.