Grostenquin, France
Escape and Evasion Exercise

The Escape and Evasion exercises lasted four days and there were eight pilots per exercise. The main objective was to expose aircrew to what they might have to endure - should they ever be shot down behind enemy lines. The objective was to evade capture during the course of the exercise.

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  1. Candidates trying to cross the muddy "Etang Laudrefang" near St. Avold. They had to keep all of their clothing dry - September 1954.
    Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.

  2. This pilot is deep in mud trying to cross the "Etang Laudrefang" while holding his clothing in a safe position - September 1954.
    Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.

  3. Working toegther "each for himself" - September 1954.
    Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.

  4. This wise pilot managed to get across with dry clothing - September 1954.
    Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.

  5. Many required a great deal of rest and they got this while waiting for the others to cross - September 1954.
    Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.

  6. Sgt Jacques Nadeau instructing on techniques of Escape & Evasion - September 1954.
    Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.

  7. Sgt Jacques Nadeau instructing on techniques of Escape & Evasion - September 1954.
    Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.

  8. This vehicle was our only mode of transportation. The pilots were transported to the training area and then they walked for the entire four day exercise - September 1954.
    Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.

  9. Cpl Fenelon (Ground Defence) was my assistant. The girls were working at a tree nursery - September 1954.
    Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.

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Updated: September 26, 2001