Ltn Otto Hollman PoW 1940
 

Hi guys

I can't find any operational unit/date of capture of Luftwaffe pilot Otto Hollman, a companion of Franz von Werra during their escape from the Canadian PoW train in January 1941.

In their book "The One Who Got Away", Burt Kendal & James Leasor state that eight prisoners escaped from the train at various stages of the journey. All except van Werra were recaptured. Any names etc?

Any help appreciated.

Brian

Re: Ltn Otto Hollman PoW 1940
 

This would be Oblt Ottmar Hollmann of 2./KG 26 POW 15 Jul 40 (his story is in my Luftwaffe Bombers Battle of Britain)

Re: Ltn Otto Hollman PoW 1940
 

Thanks once again, Chris

Brian

Re: Ltn Otto Hollman PoW 1940
 

Quite a famous post-war sculptor and artist

Re: Ltn Otto Hollman PoW 1940
 

Hi Chris

Yes, I knew the name but didn't associate the two!

Cheers
Brian