Last survivor of the Great Escape dies aged 99

Last survivor of the Great Escape dies aged 99: RAF airman Richard Churchill who escaped death as Nazis thought he might be related to Sir Winston Richard Churchill crawled through tunnels to escape Nazi camp Stalag Luft III  The airman, who was among 76 men to escape, has now died at the age of 99  Only three got away cleanly, but Mr Churchill was recaptured three days later 

By Daily Mail Reporter

Published: 23:36 GMT, 14 February 2019 | Updated: 23:36 GMT, 14 February 2019

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Airman Richard Churchill, the last survivor of the Great Escape, has died at 99

Airman Richard Churchill, the last survivor of the

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