Historic suitcase reveals tragic Second World War story
Article content A collaboration between first-time author Jason Pankratz, EdD, member of the Royal Canadian Legion, and Frank Moore, member of the Tillsonburg Military History Club, the story’s origins go back to July 25, 1943, when a Halifax Pathfinder bomber, part of the 405 Squadron, was shot down by a German BF110 Messerschmitt near Ten Boer, Netherlands, killing six of the seven-man Canadian crew. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Alex Sochowski, survived the crash, becoming a POW. “He (Sochowski) has an incredible story as well,” said Pa...