Escaped German POW serving in RAF from 40s to Cold War?

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Panzermahn
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Escaped German POW serving in RAF from 40s to Cold War?

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Post by Panzermahn » 25 Aug 2003, 04:19

I had a book, by Edmund Blandford (Errors & Blunders in WW2) on chapter Ralf's Tale, the author mentioned (i summarized)


Ralf (probably a pseudonym) was a Dutch German soldier who fought in the Eastern Front. He was captured in 1944. Brought to a POW camp in england. Escaped to Ireland to avoid repatriation to Holland. Enlisted in the RAF while the war continues so that the British could not have thought to search for an escaped german pow serving in His Majesty's forces. Continues his service until after WW2 and thru the Cold War. Was to be commissioned into an officer when he decided to give himself up the RAF authorities. Was quietly discharged.

I would like to know whether this is true or not? What happened to Ralf after he was discharged? Does anyone heared about this story before?

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Post by Andy H » 25 Aug 2003, 11:52

I've posted something on this before, though I can't verify your details until I find my post, which I haven't managed.

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Post by karltrowitz » 26 Aug 2003, 09:00

I must admit it does sound like a very interesting story. :)

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Post by Edward L. Hsiao » 19 Mar 2020, 05:47

This story is pretty interesting indeed!

Edward L. Hsiao

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