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Colditz, Leipzig, Germany, Sortie 106G_5270

Just three days before US forces over-ran the area, this aerial reconnaissance mission was flown by 541 Squadron, Royal Air Force, on 10 April 1945. [Note this was not Roland's squadron, but this is of interest being a mission flown in the same area on the same day].

After the outbreak of the Second World War, Colditz castle was converted into a high-security prisoner of war (POW) camp – known as Oflag IV-C. With its location on a rocky outcrop above the Mulde river the Germans believed it to be an ideal location for a high-security prison.
When viewed in 3D the challenge of escaping is better appreciated - people can even be seen in the inner, or prisoners, courtyard.

In May 1945, the Soviet occupation of Colditz began and it remained a prison. Following the Yalta Conference Colditz became part of East Germany.

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