The Great Escape - Richard Anthony Bethell

For You The War Is Over · Apr 9, 2026 · 34m

We were joined by Rafe Bethell, the son of Richard Anthony 'Tony' Bethell, to tell us about his life as a pilot, Great Escaper, Rugby 'Barbarian' and his life in Canada after the war. Rafe also shared about his father's legacy through the Bethell Hospice, which bears his name, and cares for people in their days of life. If anyone wishes to support the work of the Bethell Hospice, you can do so here: https://bhf.akaraisin.com/ui/bhfdonations/donations/start

For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted…