Norman Snelson flew Typhoons with 184 Squadron. The very limited information I have on him comes from the London Gazette. I have seen a reference on the 184 Squadron web site to a forced landing in August 1944 and a report in Flight Magazine of July 1945 of him being reported missing. I have also heard that he was shot down twice and taken prisoner of war and then escaped on both occasions although I have seen no record to substantiate this. I cant see mention of him in 'RAF Evaders' by Oliver Clutton Brock. He survived the war. Can anyone tell me any more about his imprisonment, escape and evasion?
drailton your other link is here http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/war-air/32861-flt-lt-norman-frederick-snelson.html best to keep it under one thread to prevent confusion
I am hoping that there may be someone who reads the 'Prisoner of War' threads but not the 'War in the Air' may have information. I have started with what seems the most likely source - 'RAF Evaders' by Oliver Clutton-Bock but no mention there.
