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  • compass, as used by Oliver Philpot during his escape from Stalag Luft III compass, as used by Oliver Philpot during his escape from Stalag Luft III

    (equipment)

    Oliver Philpot (1913-1993), Canadian by birth, first came to the UK to study at Oxford. He joined the RAFVR, and was a pilot in 42 Torpedo/Bomber Squadron. He was assigned to RAF Coastal Command in 1940. He was shot down off the coast of Norway in 1941,...

  • pocket knife, as used by Oliver Philpot during his escape from Stalag Luft III pocket knife, as used by Oliver Philpot during his escape from Stalag Luft III

    (souvenirs and ephemera)

    Pocket knife associated with the Second World War experiences (as a prisoner of war) of Oliver Philpot. Canadian by birth, Philpot first came to the UK to study at Oxford. He joined the Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve (RAFVR), and became a pilot in 42...

  • cigarette lighter, as used by Oliver Philpot during his escape from Stalag Luft III cigarette lighter, as used by Oliver Philpot during his escape from Stalag Luft III

    (souvenirs and ephemera)

    cigarette lighter associated with the Second World War experiences (as a prisoner of war) of Oliver Philpot. Canadian by birth, Philpot first came to the UK to study at Oxford. He joined the Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve (RAFVR), and became a pilot...

  • matchbox, 'pst! matchbox, 'pst!

    (souvenirs and ephemera) Made by: Deutsche Zundwaren Monopolges

    Matchbox associated with the Second World War experiences of Oliver Philpot. Canadian by birth, Philpot first came to the UK to study at Oxford. He joined the Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve (RAFVR), and became a pilot in 42 (Torpedo/Bomber) Squadron....

  • identity tag, Stalag Luft III, concealed behind a photograph identity tag, Stalag Luft III, concealed behind a photograph

    (souvenirs and ephemera)

    The photograph concealing the identity tag is of Oliver Philpot's first wife, Natalie (later Margaret Forsyth). The tag was concealed so as to identify Philpot as a prisoner of war and not as spy in the case of his capture. Canadian by birth, Philpot...

  • gloves, as used by Oliver Philpot during his escape from Stalag Luft III gloves, as used by Oliver Philpot during his escape from Stalag Luft III

    (souvenirs and ephemera)

    Pair of leather gloves associated with the Second World War experiences (as a prisoner of war) of Oliver Philpot. Canadian by birth, Philpot first came to the UK to study at Oxford. He joined the Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve (RAFVR), and became a...

  • necktie, as worn by Oliver Philpot during his escape from Stalag Luft III necktie, as worn by Oliver Philpot during his escape from Stalag Luft III

    (souvenirs and ephemera)

    Civilian necktie associated with the Second World War experiences (as a prisoner of war) of Oliver Philpot. Canadian by birth, Philpot first came to the UK to study at Oxford. He joined the Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve (RAFVR), and became a pilot in...