Halldor Espelid, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Halldor Espelid

Norwegian aviator

Date of Birth: 06-Oct-1920

Place of Birth: Askøy, Norway

Date of Death: 29-Mar-1944

Profession: military personnel, aircraft pilot

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Halldor Espelid (6 October 1920 – 29 March 1944), known as "Harold" was a Norwegian 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 re-captured and subsequently shot by the Gestapo.