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Sgt John Shaw, aged 23 attempted to escape from Stalag Luft 1 across the snow outside the wire, covered by a white sheet. Spotted by one of the guards, John stood up and raised his arms in surrender and turned to face the German guard who then shot and killed him. The Germans did hold an enquiry into the incident, but its conclusions are not recorded. John Shaw was buried with full military honours. P/O Evans, another crew member, was destined to be executed by the Gestapo during the mass escape from Sagan.
Extract from 'Beware the Dog at War' John Ward.