‘Great Escaper’ Jimmy James is laid to rest

THE funeral of an RAF veteran, who took part in the World War Two prison camp breakout immortalised in the film The Great Escape, took place yesterday.

‘Great Escaper’ Jimmy James is laid to rest
Fri, 01 Feb, 2008 - 00:00
Emma Rowley

Squadron leader Jimmy James, of Ludlow, Shropshire, died aged 92 at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital after a short illness.

Father Jim Robinson led the service at St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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