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Larry Martin's WWII: In Their Own Words

Join us for this taped interview documenting the story of Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson.  Mr. Jefferson flew 18 combat missions before being shot down on August 12, 1944 over Toulon, France.  Mr. Jefferson was taken as a POW and sent to Stalag Luft 3 in Poland, the prison camp featured in the movie The Great Escape starring Steve McQueen and James Garner. 

Lt. Col. Jefferson is scheduled to attend and answer questions following the video presentation.

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk at 734-426-4477 to register.

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