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Clerides, Glafcos "Yperides"

Date of birth:
April 24th, 1919 (Nicosia, Cyprus)
Date of death:
November 15th, 2013 (Nicosia, Cyprus)
Nationality:
Cypriot (1881 - 1960, British Colony)

Biography

Glafcos Clerides was a Wellington bomber pilot who was shot down over Germany in 1942. He broke his leg and was captured. His third escape attempt succeeded and was picked up by advancing Allied armored forces.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Royal Air Force
For services rendered as POW.
Mentioned in Dispatches

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