Al Hake (30 June 1916 – 31 March 1944), was an Australian Supermarine Spitfire pilot who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. He is notable for the part he took in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944 and as one of the men recaptured and subsequently shot by the Gestapo.
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30 June 1916 Sydney, Australia
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Died |
31 March 1944 (aged 27) between Halbau and Görlitz, Germany
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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