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Perth WW2 veteran held captive in The Great Escape POW camp has RAF headquarters named after him

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Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter An inspiring WW2 veteran living in Perth who was held captive in the POW camp made famous in The Great Escape has seen an RAF headquarters named after him.

The milestone comes after flight lieutenant Ernie Holmes celebrated his 100th birthday this year on January 29.As COVID restrictions prevented in person celebrations at Kincarrathie Care Home, recorded messages were displayed and a virtual presentation of Ernie’s life was held.The East of Scotland Universities Air Squadron (ESUAS) decided to further honour Ernie by naming their old St Andrews University Air Squadron headquarters at Leuchars Station ‘The Ernie Holmes Building’.The squadron invited Ernie

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