SSAFA Tech Polo The Great Escape

The 1963 film The Great Escape is acknowledged as a classic for many reasons including the stellar ensemble cast, the stirring theme by Elmer Bernstein, and THAT motorcycle jump.

While a classic, not all of the events portrayed are true, though much is.

Hooch on July 4? Debateable. The tunnels Tom, Dick, and Harry? Yes. The “penguins” – the method for disposing of earth excavated from the tunnels? Yes. Escapes by aircraft and boat? No and yes.

The shooting – murder, actually – of 50 of the escapees? Yes.

24 March sees the 80th anniversary of the ambitious and audacious mass escape from Stalag Luft III of 76 Allied airmen though Harry and SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is marking this event.

SSAFA have produced a range of clothing that remembers all 76, including the names of The Fifty as well as those who survived, including the three airmen – Norwegians Per Bergsland and Jens Müller, and Dutchman Bram van der Stok  (all 3 were serving with the RAF) – who made a ”home run” back to their countries.

*Due to manufacturing, this item can take 28 days from the day of purchasing to be dispatched. 

SSAFA Tech Polo The Great Escape:

• Fabric - 100% Polyester
• Weight - 165gsm
• 3 Button Placket
• Fully Sublimated - Breathable
  

**Please measure the chest of the wearer and take into account the body shape before ordering. 

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

This item is made to order and can take up to 28 days to be ready for dispatch. Once the order is ready, it will be delivered in the following way:

UK Orders:

• Orders to England, Wales and Mainland Scotland will be delivered via a DPD Next Day* Delivery Service. Tracking information will be supplied via email as soon as the order has been dispatched and you will receive a text or email on the day of your delivery, confirming a time slot.

*Next Day = Next Business day. If an order is dispatched on a Friday, it will be delivered on the Monday.

• All other UK orders will be delivered via a Royal Mail First Class Tracked Service. Tracking numbers for this service will be available on request once you have received your ‘confirmation of dispatch’ email.
• Please note, this product will be sent direct from our suppliers warehouse. Therefore, if you are purchasing this along with another one of our items, the goods will arrive in separate parcels. 

This SSAFA Tech Polo The Great Escape is a great way of showing your support with all profits helping support serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need, so they never have to battle alone.